Alison Hammond is the new For the Love of Dogs host – but it seems there was another star vying for the job.
The ITV show returned in April with new presenter Alison, who is taking over the role from the late Paul O’Grady.
However, former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison reckoned Paul would have preferred her to host!
Alison Hammond on For the Love of Dogs
Speaking about Alison landing the role, Heather Trott star Cheryl told her fans on a TikTok live – obtained by The Sun: “You know, I can turn my hand to most things, I’m not begging for a job.
I’m telling you now, Paul O’Grady would’ve definitely given me his blessing to do that job.
“I’m just telling you I am perfect for a lot of jobs but you guys are not putting me up for them, letting me go for them, and I don’t know why.”
Cheryl added: “I say good luck to Alison Hammond for For the Love of Dogs, but I’’’’’’”

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