On October 31, Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary celebrated Halloween with a special episode of the ITV talk show, This Morning. The festive edition featured elaborate costumes and a unique storyline, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice in Wonderland.
Halloween Special Highlights
The episode, titled “Alison in Wonderland,” began with a quirky pre-recorded introduction. Dermot, dressed as the White Rabbit, informed Alison that she was running late for the show. As he attempted to escape her grasp, Alison was pulled into a rabbit hole, leading directly into the program’s Halloween-themed opening credits.
Technical Difficulties
Despite the engaging start, the show quickly faced unexpected technical complications. Viewers were bewildered when a countdown screen briefly interrupted the performance of skilled dancers. Comments erupted on social media, with fans expressing their disappointment.
- @afashionoddity noted the extravagant Halloween budget was wasted.
- @IamKaleid remarked on the unseen dancers due to a tripped cable.
- @henriksen1 highlighted the irony of the breakdown during a special occasion.
- @maryzgreenway described the situation as “rubbish.”
- @Jordon_22 humorously pointed out the tripping incident.
- @mdbaggy commented on the effort that ultimately went to waste.
Addressing the Mishap
Later in the program, Alison and Dermot, dressed as Alice and the Mad Hatter, acknowledged the technical mishap. Alison confessed, “We need to fess up about something. We had this huge number planned for the start of the show. Some Gremlins got in the way.” Dermot jokingly shifted the blame to their colleague, Phil Vickery, quipping, “I blame Phil ‘Cheshire Cat’ Vickery.”
In a lighthearted conclusion, they played footage of their intended entrance, where Dermot jested that it “turned out” they “weren’t that good” after all that effort. Their fans remained engaged, leaving comments about the memorable yet chaotic show.
Overall, the Halloween celebration on This Morning showcased the challenges of live television, proving that sometimes, even the best-laid plans can go astray.
