It was just another lively morning on This Morning — until Alison Hammond accidentally made a confession that left viewers and her co-hosts stunned.
The beloved TV presenter, 50, had everyone gasping after admitting live on air that she’d gone a whole month without car insurance.
The unexpected slip-up quickly turned into one of those “did she really just say that?” moments, prompting laughter in the studio — and plenty of chatter online.
A Casual Chat Turns Into a Candid Confession
During Thursday’s episode of the ITV daytime show, Alison joined her co-host Dermot O’Leary, along with panelists Sonia Sodha and Nick Ferrari, to discuss some of the day’s big headlines.
One of the topics on the table was the news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves had allegedly broken housing rules by renting out her property without a proper license.
But the discussion took a surprise turn when Alison chimed in with her own story.
“Do you know what I keep missing? You never get a reminder for MOTs,” she said, before admitting, “I always miss mine and then all of a sudden I haven’t been insured for like a month.”
Realizing what she’d just said, Alison gasped, “I shouldn’t really say that on national TV!” as the camera crew burst into laughter.
Dermot, trying to keep things light, smiled and teased, “Which theoretically would have happened, had you missed it…”
Alison quickly assured everyone, “Obviously I did pick it up in the end!”
Fans React Online and Share Their Thoughts
The moment didn’t go unnoticed by This Morning viewers, who immediately took to X (formerly Twitter) to react.
Many were amused, while others were quick to remind Alison that MOT reminders do exist.
“Yes, you can get an MOT reminder,” one viewer posted, while another commented, “No Alison, you shouldn’t have said that on TV!”
Others chimed in with tips, saying, “You can pay for an MOT reminder,” and, “If you’re a responsible car owner, yes you do, Alison.”
Another viewer noted, “#ThisMorning I used to get a reminder for my MOT from the garage I used. Usually two months before it’s due.”
According to official government guidance, vehicles must have a valid MOT by the third anniversary of registration or the previous MOT’s expiry date — and failing to do so can result in a fine of up to £1,000.
Alison Explains Why Things Slip Her Mind
Alison later clarified that she often juggles everything herself without an assistant or personal team to manage reminders.
“I do everything myself,” she said. “Sometimes these things do slip your mind.”
She added that it’s easy for people to miss details when they’re busy, saying, “If you don’t know about something — like if you’re a landlord — you might not know about particular rules.”
Her honesty struck a chord with some fans, who admitted they’d been in similar situations, but others weren’t as forgiving of her slip-up.
Tom Daley Joins the Show With His Own Shocking Revelation
While Alison’s confession stole the spotlight, This Morning also featured Olympic diver Tom Daley, who opened up about his time on Celebrity Traitors.
The 31-year-old, who was recently “murdered” on the hit BBC reality series, revealed that producers occasionally broke their own rules during filming — though only for contestants with children.
“They made some exceptions for people with kids but usually, no,” he explained.
Tom admitted the intense filming schedule took a toll, saying, “You think you’re going for breakfast and it’s like, no! You’re doing interviews all the time and being pulled around.”
He confessed he was “gutted” to leave the game early and had secretly hoped for a twist that would bring him back.
“I was hoping for a resurrection where I came back from the dead,” he joked.
A Proud Dad and a Competitive Family
Tom also shared a sweet story about how his seven-year-old son reacted to seeing him “disappear” from the show.
“When he saw that I didn’t come to breakfast, he was really upset,” Tom said.
“We play the board game every week — he’s a formidable traitor, disturbingly good at it!”
Despite his early exit, Tom said he enjoyed the experience and would have loved to play as a Traitor himself.
“In an ideal world, I wanted to be a Traitor with Charlotte and Celia,” he added with a smile.
What’s Next for the This Morning Team
After another headline-making episode, This Morning continues to keep fans entertained with its mix of celebrity interviews, lighthearted debates, and those unforgettable live TV moments that everyone ends up talking about.
The show airs weekdays from 10 a.m. on ITV1 and is also available to stream on ITVX — though after Alison’s candid moment, fans might be tuning in just to see what she says next.