Loved-up Alison 'could not be happier'

As The Great British Bake Off returns, a source tells New how its co-host Alison Hammond's personal life has been transformed by her 28-year-old boyfriend David Putman

- Anna Pointer

With a new series of The Great British Bake Off about to hit our screens and her love life in sparkling shape, Alison Hammond is said to be "on top of the world" right now.

The This Morning presenter, 50, has been snapped looking delighted with boyfriend David Putman and a source told New she is happier than ever – both personally and professionally. “Alison is literally on top of the world at the moment – she just could not be happier,” said our source. “She’s been grinning from ear to ear recently and David is a huge reason for that.”

Masseur and model David, 28, is said to have been hugely supportive of Alison during a pressured time at ITV. With This Morning and other daytime shows facing big budget cuts at the channel, many presenters are said to have been worried about their future. There have been multiple other issues on the show too – including accusations of a toxic culture behind-the-scenes, and Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby’s high-profile departures.

“David has been her rock through everything at work,” said the source. “Alison wouldn’t have got through everything as easily if it hadn’t been for him. She can be vulnerable with him and he’s a brilliant listener – that’s something she really values.”

Alison, who has a son Aidan, 20, from a previous relationship, posted a snap to Instagram Stories last month of her and David cuddled up together with the caption, “Happy holidays to you all. Remember always choose love.”