Alison Hammond's hunky new boyfriend 'quit Russia to avoid call-up to fight in Ukraine' as the 'surprising way she met the toyboy is REVEALED'
Daily MailAlison Hammond is said to have a new lease of life after finding love with Russian masseur David Putman who is 20 years her junior. 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. 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' They explained: 'David is a very quiet, unassuming and thoughtful person who likes to play the guitar. 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' During the show, Christine asked the panel: 'Who's having the most jiggy jigs?'