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.

Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Great British Baking Show, Collection 12, Week 9] One contestant already quit this season of The Great British Baking Show, and another almost left the tent this week after a Patisserie Week disaster.

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, 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

Alison Hammond caused quite the drama on The Great British Baking Show this week when she fell off a kitchen countertop and landed flat on her face.

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