Graham Norton addresses Alison Hammond’s blunder over his dead dog

Graham Norton has said any awkwardness was his fault (Matt Crossick/PA)

Graham Norton has taken the blame for Alison Hammond’s blunder over his dead dog, saying he thought the incident was funny.

Alongside Dermot O’Leary, Hammond is taking over Fridays on This Morning following the departure of Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.