Lucy Alexander donating her dog to her dad

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)"