Alison Hammond has revealed the poignant link between her late mum and her new travel series. 

The 49 year old has teamed up with her son Aidan, 19, to star in her new BBC series Alison Hammond’s Florida Unpacked.  

The new 10-part series will air on Monday 27th of January and will see the mother-son duo travel the state in a bid to find hidden gems at a low cost. 

But what fans won’t know is that Alison’s late mum Maria is the person who made her think about travelling to the popular travel destination. 

Speaking about her mother, Alison said: ‘My mum, who worked as a travel agent, originally inspired me to go to Florida and she was always a big part of those trips.

‘Mum wasn’t there this time, so that was sad. 

Alison Hammond has opened up about how her late mum is connected to her new travel show – as she teams up with son Aidan to give him ‘apprenticeship in TV presenting’

Alison’s mum Maria pᴀssed away in 2020 after a battle with lung and liver cancer 

‘But it was still lovely as Aidan and I have so many memories of visiting Florida with her and we reminisced about things together. 

‘The trip was a beautiful time spent with my son.’

Maria pᴀssed away back in 2020 after a battle with lung and liver cancer. 

The TV star revealed the heartbreaking news on X at the time and said: ‘I am dedicating this Valentines to my beautiful Mother who sadly pᴀssed away from liver and lung cancer.

‘My family and I laid mummy to rest yesterday in a beautiful ceremony which I know she would have loved.

‘RIP my best friend and Living Angel please come to my dreams.’

Alison will be joined by her DJ son Aidan on her new show – and she joked that filming the programme was like she had a ‘work experience apprentice’.

Aiden told TV Times: ‘I learned a lot. I learned that she’s actually a professional at her job.

Aiden admitted that his mum is ‘really good’ at her job after spending time with her on the show

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‘I used to think presenting was easy, like, “oh yeah she just stands there and talks.” 

‘But then I actually had to do it myself and realised “wow she’s really good at this”.’

Alison shares the teen with ex-fiancé Noureddine Boufaied. 

The former couple were together between 2005 and 2014. 

But Alison is currently dating her toyboy boyfriend David Putman, 26. 

Back in October the telly presenter admitted that her son is great at giving relationship advice. 

The pair were filming a video for the gameshow Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening. 

Aidan believed he was better at giving advice, which shocked Alison at first.

But then she agreed and replied: ‘When it comes to relationship advice you’re very good!’ 

But she added: ‘But when it comes to career advice I’m not sure!’

The two were then asked who was the biggest oversharer and they both decided to go with Alison.

Alison said: ‘Yeah maybe I overshare a little bit. I’ll probably overshare in the show!’

The telly legend and her boyfriend David have been together since the end of 2023.

Watch Alison Hammond’s Florida Unpacked on January 27 on BBC Two at 6:30pm.