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Alison Hammond reveals the sweet message sent by Julian Clary giving her Paul O'Grady's blessing to host For The Love Of Dogs after his death


The former Big Brother star recalled the recent heartfelt interaction between Julian and herself, while anchoring Friday's instalment of This Morning with Dermot O'Leary

The former Big Brother star told how comedian Julian gave her Paul O'Grady's blessing to front the popular series, after his death last March. The former Big Brother star told how comedian Julian gave her Paul O'Grady 's blessing to front the popular series, after his death last March, telling her: 'he will be so happy' Alison said: 'I am very aware that I can never replace the iconic Paul in this wonderful series, but if I can continue to shine a light on the brilliant work done at Battersea and help to tell the stories of these beautiful dogs, then it will be an absolute privilege to give it my all.

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