Alison Hammond is in a relationship with David Putman. The press usually describes him as a Russian-born model and massage therapist. She made the relationship public in spring 2024 and has talked about him in several interviews since then. As of our last check, neither of them has announced an engagement or a marriage.
A note on the name: outlets have printed it as Putman, Putnam and Puttnam. We use “Putman” because the major UK showbiz outlets that cover the relationship regularly use it most often, including Heart and Hello!. If you’ve searched for “David Putnam Alison Hammond”, it’s the same person.
Nothing here comes from an official statement by her management. Alison has chosen to talk about the relationship in interviews and on social media. Everything else comes from press reports, and we label it that way.
Who is Alison Hammond’s boyfriend, David Putman?
David Putman is not a public figure in his own right, so there’s much less verified information about him than about her. Here is what has been widely reported:
- Background: UK coverage consistently describes him as Russian-born.
- Work: he is described as a model and a massage therapist. The massage work is relevant because it’s reportedly how they met.
- Age: this is where reports disagree most. Articles from 2024 gave his age as 27, 28 or 29. The figure most of them agree on is a gap of about 22 years. Alison was born in February 1975, so that would make him about 29 or 30 now. He hasn’t publicly confirmed his date of birth, so treat any exact age as an estimate.
Some profiles list his height, his Instagram follower count and other personal details. We’ve left those out. They don’t tell you anything useful about the relationship, and much of it can’t be checked.
Alison Hammond and David Putman: relationship timeline
Many articles quote the same few interview lines with no dates attached. The timeline below puts the reported events in order.
| When | What happened | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | They reportedly met when Alison booked a massage with David. | Widely reported; Alison has referred to how they met |
| April 2024 | Alison posted photos of the two of them on social media, the first time she shared the relationship publicly. | Confirmed by her own posts |
| 2024 | In interviews she talked about the age gap and said they “fit like a jigsaw”. | Her own words, published by the Mirror and syndicated (including on Yahoo) |
| 2024 onwards | She responded to online trolling and rejected the “toyboy” framing. | Her own words, reported by Hello! and others |
| 2024–2025 | Reports said the couple were living together. | Press-reported; not confirmed in a formal statement |
| 2024–2026 | Wedding and engagement rumours circulated in the tabloids. | Unconfirmed (see below) |
How long have they been together?
If you go by the reported 2023 meeting, they’ve been together about three years. If you count from when they went public in April 2024, it’s about two and a half. Neither of them has given an exact anniversary date, so be wary of any article that quotes one precisely.
The age gap, and why it gets so much attention
Most of the coverage concentrates on the 22-year age difference. Alison has dealt with it directly. She has said the age gap doesn’t define the relationship, she has pushed back against the “toyboy” label, and she has described trolls criticising the couple online. She has often summed up her attitude as telling critics to mind their own business.
Put plainly: same-sex and opposite-sex couples with big age gaps get more public scrutiny when the woman is the older partner. A lot of the trolling she has described fits that pattern. We aren’t here to judge the relationship, only to report what’s on the record.
Is Alison Hammond married? Marriage, engagement and children
Are Alison Hammond and David Putman married?
No marriage has been confirmed. As of 10 November 2026, neither Alison nor David has announced a wedding or an engagement.
This is the most confused part of the coverage, so here’s how the different claims compare:
- What she has said on the record: her comments on marriage have been non-committal. Coverage of her interviews, including Heart’s write-up, presents her as happy in the relationship but with no wedding plans announced.
- What’s tabloid speculation: headlines suggesting a proposal is coming, or that a secret wedding is planned. IBTimes UK reported that she shut down wedding rumours. Unless a story quotes Alison or David directly, treat it as rumour.
Earlier relationships
Alison has been engaged before. Hello! reported in 2022 that an earlier engagement ended before any wedding. Before she met David, she had spoken openly about being single and about dating in her forties. That background helps explain why she has been relaxed and private about putting a date on anything this time.
Does Alison Hammond have children?
Yes. Alison has one son, Aiden, from a previous relationship. He is not David’s son, and the couple have no children together. Alison has mentioned Aiden fondly in interviews, and reports suggest he gets on well with David. We’re not going any further than that. He hasn’t chosen a public life, and his privacy matters more than search traffic.
What Alison Hammond has said publicly about David
Nearly all the first-hand material comes from Alison, not David. The main themes in her published comments are:
- Compatibility: her line that they “fit like a jigsaw” is the most quoted one and comes from a 2024 interview syndicated by the Mirror.
- Happiness: she has repeatedly said she is happy and settled, and that the relationship has been good for her.
- Trolls: she has acknowledged the online abuse about the age gap and refused to let it shape her decisions.
- Privacy: she shares photos and comments when she chooses to, but has avoided giving a running commentary on their plans.
David hasn’t given any substantial on-the-record interviews about the relationship that we could verify. Be cautious of articles that put quotes in his mouth without naming an original source.
Why Birmingham readers follow this story
Alison is one of Birmingham’s best-known broadcasters. She grew up in Kingstanding, first became known on Big Brother in 2002, and went on to This Morning and co-hosting The Great British Bake Off. Local interest in her life is high, and that’s exactly why we think it’s worth getting the facts right rather than repeating the loudest headline.
How we checked this article
We looked at Alison’s own social media posts and at interview coverage in Hello!, Heart, IBTimes UK and the Mirror (via Yahoo syndication), and compared the claims across those sources. Where the sources disagreed, on his age, on the spelling of his name and on marriage rumours, we say so rather than picking a side. If something changes, such as an engagement announcement, we’ll update this page and the date at the top.
Related relationship explainers
If you’re interested in how other TV favourites handle their private lives, read our guides to Dawn French’s husband and family life and Irita Marriott’s husband, and our look at Natasha Raskin Sharp’s children and family life, which handles privacy the same way this page does.
FAQs
Who is Alison Hammond’s current partner?
Alison Hammond is in a relationship with David Putman, who is reported to be a Russian-born model and massage therapist. She went public with the relationship in April 2024. His surname is sometimes spelled Putnam or Puttnam.
Is Alison Hammond married?
No. As of 10 November 2026, Alison Hammond and David Putman haven’t announced an engagement or a marriage. Wedding stories have circulated in the tabloids, but none has been confirmed by either of them.
How big is the age gap between Alison Hammond and David Putman?
The gap is widely reported as about 22 years. Alison was born in February 1975, so that would make David about 29 or 30 in 2026. He hasn’t publicly confirmed his exact date of birth, which is why his reported age varies between outlets.
How did Alison Hammond meet her boyfriend?
They reportedly met in 2023 when Alison booked a massage with David, who works as a massage therapist as well as a model.
Do Alison Hammond and David Putman have children together?
No. Alison has one son, Aiden, from a previous relationship. She and David have no children together.
How long have Alison Hammond and David Putman been together?
About three years if you count from the reported 2023 meeting, or about two and a half years from when they went public in April 2024. Neither of them has confirmed an exact anniversary date.
