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Alison Hammond FINALLY wins over fans as host of For The Love Of Dogs after shaky start to the series as replacement for late Paul O'Grady


The TV star, 49, got a mixed response from fans as she made her debut on the ITV show last month, with some members of the audience at home unsure if channel bosses had picked the right person.

The television presenter, 49, got a mixed response from viewers as she made her debut on the ITV programme last month, with some members of the audience at home unsure if channel bosses had picked the right person to front the series. After the announcement that she would take over, MailOnline revealed in March that Alison had been struggling to build the rapport her predecessor enjoyed with the ITV show’s four-legged friends – crew members say she is scared of big dogs. Former Big Brother star Alison told how comedian Julian Clary (left) gave her Paul O'Grady 's blessing to front the popular series, after his death last March, telling her: 'He will be so happy'

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