Alison Hammond Opens Up About Her Relationship with David Putman
Alison Hammond has made a rare and candid comment about her love life, directly addressing the significant age gap in her relationship with boyfriend David Putman. The beloved This Morning presenter, 51, has been dating Putman, 29, since December 2023, and in a new interview, she has emphatically declared that she is "absolutely in love" with him, despite the 22-year age difference.
Challenging Perceptions and Double Standards
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Hammond acknowledged public curiosity about their age gap but pointed out a societal double standard. "I completely understand why people are interested when there’s a 22-year gap," she said. "But what I find interesting is that it’s not as interesting when it’s the man who is older. Why is that? I just want people to be happy for us. We are absolutely in love."
The television star, who rose to fame after appearing on Big Brother in 2002, emphasized that her private life is ultimately about happiness, not numbers. She expressed a desire for public support, highlighting the genuine connection she shares with Putman.
A Mature Partnership Beyond Labels
Hammond has previously rejected the "toyboy" label often applied to Putman, insisting it misrepresents their relationship. In an interview with Good Housekeeping after nearly a year together, she explained, "I can see how, on paper, you’d notice the age difference. But honestly, when we see the word ‘toyboy’ written about us, it bears no relation to what we have at all."
She described Putman as "so mature and sensible," contrasting with her own playful nature, and noted that friends and observers often come to understand their dynamic upon seeing them together. "People have said to me: ‘We get it now.’ He’s so mature and sensible, and I’m so not. And the things he says to me... they’re just so lovely," Hammond shared.
Public Displays of Affection and Support
The couple's relationship has been visible through social media, with Putman recently sharing a heartfelt birthday tribute to Hammond. He posted a photo of himself towering over her as she hugged him close, captioning it, "Happy Birthday to my love," and tagging her account. In the image, both appeared smitten, with Hammond beaming and Putman, wearing a flat cap and glasses, gazing at the camera.
Hammond, who is a mother to 21-year-old son Aiden from a previous relationship, has praised Putman for his unwavering support. "He loves it. He just supports me," she said on This Morning. "I don't like to go into detail about him, because it's my private life, and I want to respect his life as well. But you know I'm loved-up, everyone knows that!"
Engagement Rumours and Future Possibilities
Speculation about an engagement surged earlier when Hammond wore a pink diamond ring on her left ring finger while hosting This Morning, sparking headlines. Addressing the rumours live on air, she laughed it off, saying, "Oh my god, apparently I am engaged?! Oh, I have put this on the wrong finger.... Let me swap it over to stop these rumours."
However, she later hinted at openness to marriage, teasing, "I wouldn’t say no. I might marry myself…" This playful comment suggests that while she values her privacy, the future holds possibilities for the couple.
Through her remarks, Alison Hammond has provided a rare glimpse into her personal life, challenging stereotypes and celebrating a relationship built on love and mutual respect, regardless of age.
