Great British Bake Off star presenter Alison Hammond, 49, has reportedly been feeling the pressure to stay looking youthful as she approaches the age of 50

Alison Hammond has been praised by viewers of The Great British Bake Off after she stepped in to console a contestant who was on the verge of quitting. Series 15 of the popular Channel 4 show has been rife with controversy as contestants have abruptly quit and fainted, while incredibly popular and talented bakers have also been eliminated.

The Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond suffered a major fall in the latest episode, with fans left reeling following the blunder.

The Great British Bake Off tent heated up on Tuesday as the semi-final arrived but a very complex recipe for an opera cake proved to be overwhelming for one contestant who threatened to walk out

Alison Hammond caused chaos when she took a dramatic tumble from a worktop in The Great British Bake Off tent, causing hilarity among viewers. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Paul Hollywood tasked the four remaining bakers with making an opera cake, but one baker became overwhelmed with the tricky recipe and told her fellow contestants "I quit".

Alison Hammond, 49, has enjoyed a successful career in showbiz, but according to a behind-the-scenes source, she's been feeling the pressure to look younger and more glamorous

The Great British Bake Off took a tense turn in the semi-final as host Alison Hammond rushed over to help one contestant who threatened to walk out as they couldn't take it anymore