TV star Alison Hammond is basking in the glow of a career high and newfound health, but the biggest news of all has just dropped: the This Morning presenter is pregnant at 50, and a source tells OK! sheâs been discussing marriage with her boyfriend, David Putnam. The announcement has sent fans into a frenzy, with details about the baby now revealed, marking a transformative chapter for the beloved broadcaster.
Hammond, who has been a fixture on British television with her roles on This Morning and The Great British Bake Off, has never looked healthier after losing 11 stone and reversing her pre-diabetic diagnosis. Her journey to better health, spurred by her late motherâs wishes in 2020, has been an inspiration to many. Now, as she celebrates her 50th year, Hammond is preparing to welcome a new addition to her family with Putnam, a 27-year-old Russian masseur and model sheâs been dating since December 2023.
The pregnancy news broke earlier today when Hammond shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, showing a subtle baby bump while holding a pair of tiny shoes, captioned, âA new adventure begins. #BabyOnTheWay.â A source close to the couple confirmed to OK! that Hammond is expecting a boy, due in late November 2025. âAlison is over the moon,â the source shared. âSheâs about four months along, and after everything sheâs been through, this feels like a miracle. Sheâs already planning a blue-themed nursery and joking about teaching the little one to bake before he can walk!â
The source also revealed that Hammond and Putnam have been discussing marriage more seriously since learning of the pregnancy. âAlison has always been cautious about marriage, but this baby has changed everything,â they said. âShe and David have been talking about tying the knot after the baby arrives, possibly a small winter wedding next year. Alison wants to look her best, and sheâs already dreaming of a dress that shows off her incredible transformation.â This aligns with Hammondâs recent comments to Heat magazine, where she refused to rule out marriage, saying, âIâd never say no.â
Hammond and Putnamâs relationship, despite a 22-year age gap, has been a source of joy for the presenter. The couple went public in April 2024 after meeting when Hammond booked Putnam for a massage. Their bond has deepened over time, with Putnam earning the approval of Hammondâs 20-year-old son, Aiden, from her previous marriage to Noureddine Boufaied. âDavid has been a rock for Alison, and heâs thrilled about becoming a dad,â the source added. âHe massages her feet every day, and now heâs joking heâll be on diaper duty just as often.â
The pregnancy adds a new layer to Hammondâs already stellar year. Her career continues to soar, with her recent exit from For The Love of Dogs making way for more time on This Morning, where sheâs a fan favorite alongside Dermot OâLeary. Her health transformationâdropping from 28 stone to 17âhas also boosted her confidence, evident at recent red-carpet events like the National Television Awards in September 2024, where she stunned in a black dress with a white cape-sleeve.
Fans have flooded social media with congratulations, though some have raised concerns about the risks of pregnancy at 50. Hammond, however, is reportedly under close medical supervision and feeling stronger than ever. âSheâs taking every precaution, but sheâs also embracing this joy fully,â the source noted. âAlison knows her body, and sheâs determined to make this a happy, healthy journey.â
As Hammond prepares for motherhood again, her discussions of marriage with Putnam signal a future filled with love and commitment. Whether she walks down the aisle or not, one thing is clear: Hammondâs fans will be cheering her on as she embarks on this exciting new chapter, baby boy in tow.
