Alison Hammond is said to have a new lease of life after finding love with Russian masseur David Putman who is 20 years her junior.
The This Morning host is reportedly dating the hunky 6ft 10in model, and the surprising way the couple met has now been revealed with their relationship blossoming from the moment Alison booked David for a £150 massage.
According to The Sun, Alison, 49, was a client of the professional masseur and it was during a session that the pair first hit it off, with the presenter visiting David in between her busy filming schedule.
Their friendship then reportedly turned romantic at the end of last year, despite the 23 year age gap between the pair.
Originally from Krasnodar in Russia, David left the country for the UK in December 2022 to escape the front line following President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Alison Hammond’s hunky new boyfriend David Putman reportedly quit Russia to avoid the call-up to fight in Ukraine as The Sun reveal the surprising way she met the toyboy
The This Morning host is reportedly dating the hunky 6ft 10in model and the pair’s relationship blossomed from the moment Alison booked David for a £150 massage, according to The Sun
A friend of David told the publication: ‘When the war in Ukraine began David’s mother Olga began to worry. She didn’t want her boys dragged into it. She wanted them safe like any mother would.’
David therefore moved to the UK, where he now lives with his uncle Nigel Putman, 71, in Slough, but he spends a lot of time in London for work.
The friend explained that David was able to avoid being drafted into the Russian army as his father, also called David, is originally from Slough himself, therefore the young masseur already had British citizenship.
David’s father is reportedly a retired welder and panel beater who moved to Russia in the late 1990s after marrying Russian architect Olga Kovalenko following a divorce from his first wife.
David also two brother, twins Apollo and Sviatoslov, who are three years older than him and were born in England.
MailOnline have contacted Alison’s representatives for comment.
Alison recently shared snaps of her and David together on social media including one where they cosied up together with their arms wrapped around each other on a country walk.
David is thought to be around 20 years younger than Alison, 49, and she is said to be ‘happier than ever’ with her new partner following a ‘turbulent love life’.
David’s pal also emphasised that the age gap between the pair is not a concern at all and he won’t be phased at all by her career in the spotlight.
Originally from Krasnodar in Russia, David left the country for the UK in December 2022 to escape the front line following President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
A friend of David’s told the publication that David was able to avoid being drafted into the Russian army as his father, also called David, is originally from Slough himself, therefore the young masseur already had British citizenship
David is thought to be around 20 years younger than Alison, 49, and she is said to be ‘happier than ever’ with her new partner following a ‘turbulent love life’ (pictured together)
They explained: ‘David is a very quiet, unassuming and thoughtful person who likes to play the guitar. He’s the strong, silent type, not a pushover, but not chatty like Alison.
‘In that sense they’re perfect for each other and to David age is just a number. He’s not bothered by fame, he probably didn’t even know who Alison was when they first met.’
The Sun also reportedly spoke to David himself, but he wouldn’t yet speak about his reasons for leaving Russia or relationship with Alison.
Alison hinted at their growing relationship back in November when she liked David’s post documenting a recent trip to Dublin.
A source told The Sun: ‘Alison has never been happier. She has had a turbulent love-life, but is finally confident she has found a trusted companion.’
Last September, Alison hinted she has a new secret boyfriend after sharing a cryptic sex confession during Loose Women Live.
The presenter joined her fellow ITV Daytime hosts during their appearance at the London Palladium on Tuesday.
The panel was made up of Christine Lampard, Denise Welch, Brenda Edwards, Linda Robson and Janet Street-Porter.
David’s pal also emphasised that the age gap between the pair is not a concern at all and he won’t be phased at all by her career in the spotlight: ‘They’re perfect for each other and to David age is just a number’
Alison was previously engaged to cab driver Noureddine Boufaied, the father of her son Aidan, 19, but claimed she ‘wasn’t ready for marriage at the time’ (pictured with son Aidan)
During the show, Christine asked the panel: ‘Who’s having the most jiggy jigs?’
Alison then said: ‘How’s Birmingham doing? I reckon we’re up there, I really do…’
She then cheekily added: ‘Well I am.’
Alison’s confession comes after she recently admitted she is ‘finally ready to settle down’ after years of ‘getting cold feet’ in past relationships.
The presenter revealed she ‘has always been scared’ of commitment but is now ready to tie the knot if Mr Right comes along.
Alison was previously engaged to cab driver Noureddine Boufaied, the father of her son Aidan, 19, but claimed she ‘wasn’t ready for marriage at the time.’
Alison dated landscape gardener Ben Hawkins for two years, before their split earlier this year.
Speaking to Gyles Brandreth in an episode of his podcast Rosebud – which starts on Friday, the TV personality explained that she ‘loves her own company’ and believes that’s why she struggles in relationships.
Alison said: ‘I think that’s why I struggle in relationships, because I don’t want somebody around me all the time. I absolutely love being on my own. I’m OK with it. I’ve never felt lonely.
‘I think as soon as I hear the word marriage I get cold feet. I think I’m just one of those people.
‘I always – not think there’s something better – but I always get a bit nervous to know that is it.
‘I just feel like I’m tied down and I don’t like it, when really and truly, I’m getting to that age now where I think ‘Alison, let go – it’s OK to settle down.”
