When did Alison Hammond become some kind of UK TV royalty? I hear this a lot. People on YouTube commenting how she's a British tv icon, but since when? Granted, she used to conduct some fun interviews in the past, but I'm surprised she's as sought after as she is. I like Will Best, I think he is a good presenter, and would probably thrive in better roles. I am sure there are other presenters out there who would do an equally good job, but they never get seen or promoted to better opportunities. I dislike how the likes of ITV continually use the same people for most of their shows. There seems to be less and less meritocracy in TV and radio these days, and more so on what they have done in the past, how big of a name they are, or their family connection. How do any up and coming presenters get their foot in the door?