New presenter for The Love of Dogs!

I don't know where else's came from!

Alison seems nice enough. I just wish else's she would speak properly. She was interviewing someone yesterday and she said 'You was an adult at the time wasn't ya?'. It makes me cringe. We don't all speak like that in Brum!

I don't like AH, but I do think the criticism of the language used on this thread is totally unfounded. I'm sure if you said she had a" big gob" Alison would be the first person to agree with you.

I think anyone who gets the job has such a hard act to follow. The programme was a favourite of my Staffy Daisy since she was a puppy (she’s now 13) - she knew Paul’s voice, he was her favourite person on tv. I wish Alison all the very best, she should just relax and try not to be too over the top, that wouldn’t go down well with the dogs I’d think.

For Jane & Granny -- sure, Alison is a real 'Marmite' figure. Viewers love her enthusiasm, and that big laugh. At least, a subset do, many others find her loud (that's REALLY LOUD!) and obnoxious. As soon as she was announced, several F'book threads lit up with YESSSS and NOOOOO comments. Hopefully the Battersea staff will tone her down somewhat, but I did see comments suggesting that as she won't be a Size 8 again anytime soon, those cubicles could be a bit crowded with her, dog, and someone pointing a camera?

GSH - if you've managed to not see Alison Hammond, that's an incredible feat, as she's been on almost everything bar the weather forecast. Just open a window, you should be able to hear her dulcet Brummy tones . . . .

I'm equally sure A.Hammond will not be a great host for the show Syracute

I do agree with you about the name calling, it is unnecessary. That aside if you have a public persona you have to accept the brickbats as well as the plaudits.

OP you don’t sound like a nice person at all.

GrannyGravy13

Anniebach

GrannyGravy why is it so wrong to dislike’not hate please ‘ any celebrity, I don’t like watching Lorraine Kelly because she giggles, that’s not hate

I didn’t mention hate Anniebach that’s not my way.

I totally understand people not liking the public persona of some presenters or actors, but calling Alison Hammond names
big gob, shouty, gob sh** (just a few that I can recall without rereading the entire thread) is reminiscent of playground bullying and like I said previously it makes me feel uncomfortable.

Not just you, I found some of the comments here so derogatory. Shameful. I find Alison Hammond a breath of fresh air. She is happy and jolly . I am sure she will be a great host !

In what way prejudice?

How can disliking someone's raucous laugh be thought of in any way as prejuduce?

There are several presenters who have been discussed and we don't all agree who would be best (or worst).

I'll reserve judgement.

This is a most unpleasant thread. So much prejudice. Shame.

Glorianny

I think the other thing about Paul was you sensed he wasn't just there to make the programme and he didn't go home as soon as the camera stopped shooting. He had real commitment and spent time there. I'm not sure Alison Hammond will.

Yes, he adopted at least one of the dogs too and you always got the feeling he'd take them all home with him!

I shall reserve judgement.

Yet another interesting show that I will now have to avoid, thanks to this awful presenter. Why do they pick her? Do they actually WANT their ratings to drop? I already have to hit the mute button when her kitchen advert comes on. Hence I don't know who's kitchens they are ...so won't be persuaded to buy one!!

I think the other thing about Paul was you sensed he wasn't just there to make the programme and he didn't go home as soon as the camera stopped shooting. He had real commitment and spent time there. I'm not sure Alison Hammond will.

I think Ricky Gervaise ruled himself out of presenting the programme, not sure why.

Absolutely agree with your last post Callistemon21 that is part of the problem I suppose.

I think Paul let the dogs personalities be at the forefront.

A very hard act to follow! Not that it was an act, he was genuine and his empathy came through in every programme.

I wonder couldn't they make more of the staff who actually work there? I seem to remember a woman trainer who always had a bit of banter with Paul. They could have a voice over commentary but no presenter. Then they could pay the people who work there instead of a personality.
The staff working in The Dog House are brilliant.

netflixfan

Apparently Ricky Gervais was the running for the job. He loves animals.

I didn't realise Ricky Gervais had been approached to take over.

Yes, he would be a good successor to Paul O'Grady but apparently he says he's too busy.
A pity.

Joseann

I saw her on Michael MacIntyre too this evening. I think she realises that her laugh is her trademark somewhat.
It was very loud for 2 am!

She'll have to tone down because these animals may well be traumatised and sudden loud noises might cause them to react in fright.

Presenters make a heck of a difference to programmes, however much you might like the subject matter. I can't watch Susan Calman or Jayne Macdonald when they do their travel programmes although I'd like to see the places they visit (just not with them!)

Apparently Ricky Gervais was the running for the job. He loves animals.

I dont mind AH in Bake Off but i was surprised she was chosen for this role. Ive never seen or heard anything that suggests she is a dog lover. Absolutely ADORED Paul O’Grady :-(

The programme should end. Paul cannot be replaced and that gobby, obnoxious woman will scare the hell out of the dogs. I think Clare Balding or "The Dog Father" on Channel 5 who is on "Dogs Behaving Badly"

I saw her on Michael MacIntyre too this evening. I think she realises that her laugh is her trademark somewhat.
It was very loud for 2 am!

Just watched Michael MacIntyre - I'd never heard her laugh before.
😲

She'll need to calm down or she'll frighten the animals!