‘NO ONE WANTS TO HUG YOU!’ Alison Hammond SHRIEKS as Ashley James Wears Creepy Creatures on Her Head — Dermot O’Leary Nearly Loses It LIVE on This Morning
Viewers were horrified — and laughing — as chaos erupted during a bizarre “summer wildlife” segment gone wrong.
LONDON, UK — It was supposed to be a fun, family-friendly segment about summer wildlife. Instead, Friday morning’s This Morning spiraled into an unhinged display of bugs, screams, and pure TV gold — with Alison Hammond recoiling in disgust and Dermot O’Leary looking dangerously close to vomiting on live television.
At the center of it all? Former Made in Chelsea star and influencer Ashley James, who appeared on the show with what she called her “live hat” — a headpiece covered in writhing, live insects, reptiles, and even a tarantula.
🐛 “What Is That On Your Head?!”
The segment, titled “Wild Summer Wonders”, began innocently enough. Ashley was invited to promote a new family nature show and encourage kids to “get more comfortable with wildlife.”
But when she walked on set wearing a crystal crown crawling with live stick insects, beetles, and one mystery creature with tentacles, the mood shifted.
“Oh my god. OH MY GOD. What is that?!” Alison screamed, physically backing away from Ashley.
“Are those moving?!” Dermot asked before visibly gagging.
At one point, Alison — who normally embraces chaos — flat-out yelled:
“NO ONE WANTS TO HUG YOU RIGHT NOW, BABES! Get that OFF your head!”
😱 Viewers Lose It — And So Did Dermot
Social media erupted as the segment aired, with #ThisMorning trending within minutes:
“I’ve never seen Alison Hammond look so terrified. She LITERALLY ran off camera.” — @TVgoldUK
“Give Dermot a BAFTA for not throwing up on the desk.” — @MorningsAreMad
“Ashley James turning breakfast telly into Fear Factor was NOT on my bingo card today.” — @BuggedOutBrit
Meanwhile, Dermot sat frozen during the segment’s close-up, turning a shade paler as a gecko slithered down Ashley’s shoulder. He later admitted off-camera:
“I was seconds from puking into my coffee mug.”
🕷️ Ashley’s Response? “It’s Natural!”
While Alison and Dermot recoiled, Ashley seemed unfazed — even amused. After removing a small lizard from her crown and letting it crawl across her hand, she explained:
“They’re totally safe. These are misunderstood creatures — beautiful, fascinating, and part of the ecosystem. Plus, they make great accessories!”
The former reality star also posted a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram with the caption:
“Creepin’ it real this morning 🐜🕷️🦎 Thanks @thismorning for letting me bring my babies on set!”
📺 ITV Responds as Fans Demand “Creepy Crawlies Ban”
ITV has yet to issue a formal comment, but insiders told The Daily Spotlight that producers were unaware Ashley would arrive “wearing live animals as a headpiece.” One crew member said:
“We thought it was going to be butterflies or ladybirds. Not tarantulas and freakin’ alien worms.”
Fans are now calling for a “creepy crawlies warning” before future live shows, citing concern for younger viewers — and Alison’s blood pressure.
😂 Alison’s Final Word?
At the end of the segment, Alison could only laugh through the fear:
“No shade, Ash, but if you ever turn up looking like a bug buffet again… I’m Zooming in.”
One thing’s for sure — This Morning gave viewers more than their usual dose of coffee-fueled chaos. Whether you loved it or screamed into your toast, TV history was made one insect at a time.
