Alison Hammond celebrates 20 years on This Morning

This Morning surprised national treasure Alison Hammond today to celebrate her 20th anniversary on the show. Alison thought she was giving away thousands of pounds for Dosh on Your Doorstep in her hometown of Birmingham - but the surprise was on Alison to celebrate her milestone.

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ALISON HAMMOND: Sorry, sorry. It was 25 miles away.

- Alison, surprise!

[LAUGHING]

- What are you doing here? Oh, my god! Oh, my god! What are you doing?

- Well, normally, you're doing the surprise. Normally, you're doing the surprise. Today, the surprise is on you. Happy 20th anniversary on "This Morning." Congratulations, Alison Hammond.

- You've been on "This Morning" 20 years.

- Happy anniversary!

- Today is full of surprises. And it doesn't stop here. This is the first and last surprise in this house. We're going to get you to your next destination. Are you ready to celebrate 20 years on "This Morning"?

- I'm ready. Go! Let's go! I'm ready. Oh, my god. I love it! I love it!

- [LAUGHING]

- Oh my God, I love you. This is amazing!

[LAUGHING]

It's Pisa!

- It even goes round.

- Wait for it.

- [LAUGHING]

I love it!

- Thank God. Congratulations on 20 years.

- Thank you. I love you so much.

- I love everyone. And thank you for this-- thank you "This Morning" for giving me the opportunity, firstly. I am really overwhelmed by this, to be honest with you. I've had the best 20 years. Every day has been the best.

And thank you to all the viewers watching. All I ever want to do is make you guys happy.

- And you know what, Alison, that is exactly what you do. You just make everybody happy all the time, whoever's around you. You are so infectious with your spirit and joy. We love you. She can't hear me, does she?

- No. Enjoy the rest of the day, Darling. Thanks, Josie, too.