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


Alison Hammond appeared to win over the public as she returned as host for the latest episode of For The Love Of Dogs on Tuesday.

'How can ITV justify replacing the wonderful Paul O’Grady with the loud mouthed Alison Hammond on for the love of dogs how does this woman keep getting top jobs on TV she is rubbish #PaulOGrady #FortheLoveofDogs,'; 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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