Lucy Alexander is donating her dog to her father to help him combat loneliness.
The former \'Homes Under the Hammer\' star is currently staying away from her 81-year-old dad amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and has said she is considering letting him take care of her dog Teddy whilst in self-isolation, as he\'s been feeling lonely without any company in his house.
Asking for help on Twitter, Lucy wrote: "My 81 yr old dad is alone and lonely. We are thinking of giving up our family dog teddy so he can have him in his home for company- could teddy carry germs? Should we do this?- I could pass him over the fence? Would give dad company & cuddles even though we would miss him. (sic)"
The self-isolation struggle comes after Lucy, 49, tragically lost her mother last month, when she passed away following a battle with cancer.
Lucy wrote on social media at the time: "My mum sadly passed away last night.
"She battled cancer to the end.
"I\'ve lost my mate -
"She was my everything.
"RIP Mum
"I\'m waiting for your signs (sic)"
The presenter had previously announced she was taking a "break" from social media to "care" for "someone [she] loves", but didn\'t mention her mother by name.
She had tweeted: "I\'ve not been posting recently & ive decided to take a break from all social media as it just feels right whilst caring for someone I love. (sic)"
Fellow stars offered their condolences to the presenter, including former \'I\'m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!\' contestant Emily Atack.
The actress wrote: "Lucy! Sending love x. (sic)"
And Emily\'s mother Kate Robbins also wrote: "So sorry to hear this ,Lucy. Lots of love. (sic)"
\'Good Morning Britain\' host Charlotte Hawkins added: "So very sorry to hear that Lucy - sending love. (sic)"
