Beloved television presenter Alison Hammond has found love again, this time with a partner twenty-two years her junior. The This Morning and Great British Bake Off star, 50, is in a relationship with Russian massage therapist and model David Putman, 28, a romance that began in an unexpectedly professional setting.
From Client to Couple: How the Romance Began
The pair first connected in December 2023 when Alison booked a massage appointment with David. What started as a professional service blossomed into a private romance, which the couple successfully kept away from the public eye for a year and a half. Their secret was ultimately spilled live on air in September 2024 by Alison's co-host, Dermot O'Leary. During a segment on This Morning, Dermot remarked that Alison was "not available anymore," prompting a shocked but ultimately confessional response from Hammond herself.
Alison confirmed the relationship to the audience, saying, "There is somebody in my life... Thank you for outing me. I literally tell you once and you tell everybody." This moment marked the official start of their public journey as a couple.
Going Public and Addressing the Age Gap
Since Dermot O'Leary's accidental reveal, Alison and David have been inseparable. In an interview with Good Housekeeping in December 2024, Alison gushed about her boyfriend, describing him as "so mature and sensible, and I’m so not." She poetically likened their connection to a jigsaw puzzle, stating, "we fit and it all comes together."
The presenter has also been candid about the significant age difference between them. She told the publication, "Yes, I’m 22 years older than he is, but if you saw us together, you’d understand. People have said to me: ‘We get it now.’"
Is Marriage on the Horizon?
More recently, Alison dropped a tantalising hint about the future of their relationship. When questioned by The Mirror about potential wedding plans, she redirected the query, saying, "I think this is a question you need to ask my fella, not me."
She clarified that there are no immediate plans for a ceremony, explaining, "We live together and we're happy the way it is. I don't need a ring to show my love to somebody." However, in a classic Alison Hammond tease, she left the door wide open, adding, "What I will say is, if he asked me tomorrow to marry him, it wouldn't be a 'no'. That's all I'm going to say to you."
The couple's dynamic was further illustrated during a September 2025 episode of This Morning. While discussing modern gentlemanly behaviour, Alison shared that one of the "sexiest things" David does is stand up when she leaves or returns to the table—a chivalrous act he performs "every time" she comes home. This small insight underscores the mutual respect and admiration that defines their much-discussed partnership.
