Big Brother fans marvel at Alison Hammond’s success despite being evicted after just TWO weeks

She’s earned legions of fans over the years, thanks to her upbeat antics on This Morning, where she has been seen interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars.

And Alison Hammond, 45, was showered with praise on Monday night, as fans marvelled at how far she’s come, despite being evicted from Big Brother just two weeks into her TV debut back in 2002.

During the latest instalment of Big Brother: Best Ever Shows, viewers watched as the bubbly Brummie became the second housemate to be voted out, before taking to Twitter in droves to shower the star with praise and brand her a ‘British icon’.

‘Alison Hammond becoming a British icon after only spending two on #BBUK ,’ wrote one fans, followed by another who said: ‘I had no idea Alison Hammond got evicted so early. Now look at her. Proves you don’t need to win to do well in your career.’

‘How astounding is it that Alison Hammond got evicted after 2 weeks and is now one of the most recognisable faces on British TV,’ stated a third.

Wrote another fan of the show: ‘It’s funny how Dame Alison Hammond was evicted from Big Brother so early yet still managed to carve out a successful and long-running career in the public eye. Iconic!’

Pointing out the countless celebrities who have been interviewed by Alison, another said: ‘Imagine being evicted from Big Brother after 2 weeks and then going on to interview people like Beyoncé and Mariah Carey. Alison Hammond’s POWER.’

Even Benidrom creator Derren Litten chimed in with a few words of praise, as he stated on the micro-blogging site: ‘I always declined interviews (on screen + off) for Benidorm apart from Alison Hammond.

‘Even though she arrived on the day I was looking my fattest & ugliest I didn’t care, she is wonderful. (In saying that I have no idea if they used it hahaha).’

During the episode, Alison was seen getting emotional as she was informed of her fate, after facing the public vote alongside Alex Sibley and Sandy Cumming.

Big Brother’s third series featured a number of housemates who went on to become familiar faces, including the late Jade Goody, Adele Roberts, and Kate Lawler, who would eventually go on to be crowned the winner.

The episode, hosted by Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal, comes after Big Brother bosses shot down claims they are reviving the series next year following the success of Best Shows Ever.

It had been reported over the weekend that Davina was in talks to host a revival of Celebrity Big Brother in 2021.

However, production company EndemolShine told MailOnline that there was ‘no truth’ in the story, dashing the hopes of avid Big Brother fans.

In a statement released to MailOnline, a spokesperson said: ‘I can confirm that there is no truth in this story.

‘EndemolShine the production company has had no talks with Davina re reviving the Celebrity series and no future series has been commissioned.’

The statement came after The Daily Star on Sunday reported that bosses are keen for Davina, 52, to front a star-studded edition of the iconic reality show, following the success of its Best Shows Ever, which looked back at some of the series’ most iconic episodes.

Davina hosted Big Brother and its Celebrity spin-offs from 2000 to 2010, before the series was axed by Channel 4, and moved to Channel 5 in 2011.

Sources told The Daily Star on Sunday bosses at Channel 4 and Endemol are willing to pay Davina a huge sum to host the show again. 

Emma Willis – who hosted Big Brother during its stint on Channel 5 – was reportedly considered, but Channel 4 bosses worried it would clash with her commitments for their other reality series The Circle.

An insider said: ‘Davina has been approached about the potential of returning to present Celebrity Big Brother again.

‘She is the undisputed queen of the show, so it would be a dream to have her back. They’re prepared to work everything around her if it means getting her on board. And of course, there will be a healthy pay cheque on offer.’

Noting that Davina’s decision to host the look-back series must mean she still loves the show, the source added: ‘Execs hope that means she’ll jump at the chance to present a revival if it happens.’

They added it’s likely any revival would air on E4 rather than the main channel.

Big Brother’s Best Shows Ever has been a surprise hit for E4 as Davina and Rylan Clark-Neal look back at some of the show’s most iconic episodes.

Along with various episodes from the civilian series, celebrity highlights have included George Galloway’s infamous cat impression, Jackie Stallone’s iconic entrance and Ulrika Jonsson’s toe-curling duet with Verne Troyer.

As well as hosting the main show, Davina also hosted spin-off Big Brother’s Big Mouth from 2009 to 2010.

Since ending her reign as host a decade ago, Davina has gone onto host an array of other shows, including Million Pound Drop, The Jump and Long Lost Family.

During its time on Channel 5, viewership for series of Celebrity Big Brother seemed higher than that of the civilian series, especially given the star-studded editions were aired twice a year.