Alison Hammond, 49, and toyboy boyfriend David Putman, 26, make their red carpet debut alongside her son Aidan, 19, – after he gave their age gap relationship the seal of approval

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Alison Hammond and toyboy boyfriend David Putman made their red carpet debut alongside her son Aidan at a bash for Jamie Laing’s sweet brand Candy Kittens in London on Thursday.

It emerged last month, the This Morning presenter, 49, was dating the Russian masseur, 26, despite their 23-year age gap. 

And in a rare public appearance, Alison looked stunning in a plunging floral summer dress as they all posed together for beaming snaps.

The GBBO was summer ready and shielded her eyes behind shades and slipped her feet into a pair of wedged sandals. 

Meanwhile David, who towered over Alison, wore a grey shirt open over a casual black ensemble with a cross pendant around his neck.   

Alison Hammond, 49, and toyboy boyfriend David Putman, 26 (L)  made their red carpet debut alongside her son Aidan, 19 (R) Jamie Laing's sweet brand Candy Kittens in London on Thursday - after giving his famous mum's new relationship the seal of approval

Alison Hammond, 49, and toyboy boyfriend David Putman, 26 (L)  made their red carpet debut alongside her son Aidan, 19 (R) Jamie Laing’s sweet brand Candy Kittens in London on Thursday – after giving his famous mum’s new relationship the seal of approval

It emerged last month, the This Morning presenter was dating the Russian masseur despite their 23-year age gap

It emerged last month, the This Morning presenter was dating the Russian masseur despite their 23-year age gap 

While Aidan, who Alison shares with ex husband Noureddine Boufaied, opted for a striking floral shirt and chinos. 

It comes as Alison spoke out about their relationship for the first time and confirmed it even had Aidan’s seal of approval.

Speaking about the relationship on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s podcast Parenting Hell, the comedians grilled the TV star as they asked: ‘Are you single Alison?’

Acting coy, Alison said: ‘No… I’m not single.. I’m dating. I’m dating.’

Alison was also asked about the complexities of dating now her son is almost an adult. 

Explaining the struggles, Alison confessed: ‘It’s more difficult, he is more verbal now that he is older. He’ll want to know who this person is and he’ll want to meet them.

‘It’s a lot harder. He’ll wanna know that this guy is treating me well.

‘The person who I am seeing at the moment, he is on his Instagram and is like “yeah I like him, he’s not too in your face”. Aidan is on it.’ 

And in a rare public appearance as a trio, Alison looked stunning in a plunging floral summer dress

And in a rare public appearance as a trio, Alison looked stunning in a plunging floral summer dress 

The GBBO was summer ready and shielded her eyes behind shades and slipped her feet into a pair of wedged sandals

The GBBO was summer ready and shielded her eyes behind shades and slipped her feet into a pair of wedged sandals

Jamie, who owns the brand with pal Ed Williams, was supported at the event by gorgeous wife Sophie Habboo

Jamie, who owns the brand with pal Ed Williams, was supported at the event by gorgeous wife Sophie Habboo

Sophie cut a stylish figure in a graphic boob tube and jeans
Sophie cut a stylish figure in a graphic boob tube and jeans

Sophie cut a stylish figure in a graphic boob tube and jeans

Meanwhile Jamie opted for casual black and a cream baseball cap

Meanwhile Jamie opted for casual black and a cream baseball cap  

The lovebirds, who wed in May 2023, proved the honeymoon wasn’t over and put on a very romantic display 

Jaime (R) pictured with business partner Ed Williams (L)

Jaime (R) pictured with business partner Ed Williams (L) 

Alison is said to be ‘happier than ever’ with her new partner following a ‘turbulent love life’. 

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Alison Hammond’s Russian toyboy boyfriend, 26, ‘is refusing to listen to his mother’s desperate pleas urging him to break-up with the presenter, 49’

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Discussing the first time David and her son met, she revealed: ‘When they actually met, he really liked him, he really thought he was lovely, so that’s nice.

‘Thank goodness for that! Because normally Aidan hates anybody I date, literally just not interested.

‘And you just know at that point, if Aidan doesn’t like them, this isn’t gonna work. There are moments where I think, “who’s the parent here?!”

‘It’s nice though because I always feel like there’s someone there looking over me, protecting me.’

Meanwhile David is said refusing to listen to his mother’s desperate pleas for him to end his relationship

The TV presenter has been dating the Russian masseur since she booked him for a £150 massage and the pair hit it off. 

But he’s said to be ignoring mother Olga’s advice to pull the plug on his relationship due to the age gap and the fame she has bought to her son. 

Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells put on a very leggy display
Aimee Vivian

Apprentice winner Marnie Swindells (L) put on a very leggy display alongside Aimee Vivian (R)

Marine posed up a storm alongside Sky Sports' Callum Helliwell

Marine posed up a storm alongside Sky Sports’ Callum Helliwell

DJ and former Strictly star Melvin Odoom was also on the guest list

DJ and former Strictly star Melvin Odoom was also on the guest list 

She is said to have been calling her son every day with pleas to break-up with Alison, but David is firmly turning his back on her advice. 

A source told The Sun last month: ‘David is happy with his relationship so anything his mum says isn’t going to affect him.

‘She’s uncomfortable that her son is with someone who has so much more financial power than him. Olga’s traditional values don’t sit well with their relationship.

‘She’s told him in no uncertain terms that he must end it. Olga raised her children in the Orthodox Church. This kind of relationship doesn’t fit her beliefs.

‘She calls her son almost every day and tells him how unhappy she is.’ 

MailOnline have contacted Alison’s representatives for a comment.

It comes as Alison spoke out about their relationship for the first time and confirmed he even has Aidan's seal of approval

It comes as Alison spoke out about their relationship for the first time and confirmed he even has Aidan’s seal of approval 

Discussing the first time David and her son met, she revealed: 'When they actually met, he really liked him, he really thought he was lovely, so that's nice'

Discussing the first time David and her son met, she revealed: ‘When they actually met, he really liked him, he really thought he was lovely, so that’s nice’ 

Alison shares Aidan with her former husband Noureddine Boufaied (pictured)

Alison shares Aidan with her former husband Noureddine Boufaied (pictured) 

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. 

David therefore moved to the UK, where he now lives with his uncle Nigel Putman, 71, in Slough, but he spends a lot of time in London for work.

The friend explained 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’s father is reportedly a retired welder and panel beater who moved to Russia in the late 1990s after marrying Russian architect Olga Kovalenko following a divorce from his first wife.

David also two brother, twins Apollo and Sviatoslov, who are three years older than him and were born in England.