Who is Alison Hammond's new boyfriend David Putman? 6ft 10in Russian masseur ... trends now

It has been reported that Alison Hammond is dating a Russian masseur who is 20 years her junior after first hinting at finding love last year.

The TV presenter, who previously spoke out about a plot against her when she was blackmailed by a friend, apparently has a new lease of life with her new man.

The This Morning star is now said to be dating a hunky 6ft 10in model, who has shared a slew of shirtless photos to his Instagram page.

David has shared some modelling shots on his own Instagram where Alison's This Morning co-star and close friend Josie Gibson is among his followers.

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'.

Alison has been seen commenting on David's posts as she left a love heart eye emoji on one of his recent uploads.

The media personality gave her approval to the video as he filmed himself exploring London.

He has family in Brighton and is also proud of his Russian heritage and has previously posed in national dress while competing in youth choires.

David, thought to be in his mid-20s, studied as a massage therapist and offered 'classic, lymphatic drainage, anti-cellulite, wraps, facial massage.'

He regularly shares posts from his travels online and recently enjoyed trips to Paris and Rome.

David also posts snaps from his trips around London has attended pro-Palestinian marches in the capital.

The Sun reports that David's Libya-born father - also called David Putman - married a Russian woman after the death of his first wife.

Alison recently shared snaps of the pair together on social media including one where they had their arms wrapped around each other on a country walk.