Alison Hammond has apologised for the backlash she's received after her performance of The Phantom of the Opera on Britain's Got Talent.

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1. Alison Hammond has apologised after offending ITV viewers and theatre performers during a discussion on whether audience members should sing along during musical performances.

2. As Dermot laughed at the new rules, Alison said: “I can’t believe it. I’d be devastated. I’m not even going to go to that show now.”

3. The ITV presenter shared a statement on Twitter after enraging the theatre community. It read: "After reflection and the comments I made on Wednesday's show I want to apologise to anyone who I offended especially the incredibly talented theatre performers, who I have the upmost respect for.

Saturday Night Takeaway finale in chaos after huge blunder as Ant McPartlin breaks prop Alison and Dermot discussed the topic on This Morning ( Image: ITV) "I had no idea the level of disruption audiences were causing and tried to make light of the topic on Wednesday's show, and for that I'm truly sorry. "I am a great support of theatre and the arts and would never sing at the top of my lungs at any performance, I was wrong in what I said and I've given this a lot of though over the past few days and believe I was wrong."

4. She continued: "On Thursday evening I attended a performance of the GBBO the musical which I absolutely adored and gave a standing ovation, theatre is a magical experience for me and my family. "I want to use my platform for good as always and want to stand up with the performers, Front of house and theatre staff especially after seeing what happening at The Bodyguard in Manchester which has made me sick to my stomach. "Once again I am truly sorry but trust I will do better in the future."

5. Fans of Alison praised the This Morning presenter for apologising as one tweeted: "I do not believe you deserved any of the hate that has come your way but I have complete and utter respect for using your platform to reflect and explain. It takes a brave person to put out a statement and I think it speaks volumes of good that you have done so."

6. Another wrote: "Thank you for apologising and accepting that you were in the wrong, some of the hate towards you was a bit unnecessary though. I hope you are okay," while comedian Katherine Ryan added: "ANYONE’s problem with Allison Hammond WILL BE PERSONALLY SOLVED BY ME. Let the nation’s sweetheart have a laugh, FFS she’s not going to ruin a musical, she’s here to be the light of our otherwise miserable lives."

     Alison Hammond has apologised after sparking controversy during a discussion on singing at the theatre. The actress, who has appeared in productions of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, made the comments during an appearance on BBC Radio 4's The World at One. During the discussion, Hammond said that she believed that singing in the theatre should be reserved for "the really good actors". Her comments were met with criticism from some listeners, who accused her of being elitist. Hammond has now issued a statement apologising for her comments, which she says were "inappropriate and not reflective of my beliefs or values".

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