December 14th 2024.
Alison Hammond's ex-boyfriend has recently been revealed as the man who was arrested for allegedly trying to blackmail her last year. The man in question is Ben Hawkins, who had previously been in a relationship with the 49-year-old This Morning star for almost a year starting in May 2022. The charges against him have been dropped due to a lack of evidence, but the whole ordeal has been a nightmare for him.
In the beginning, it was reported that West Midlands Police had charged a man for attempting to extort large sums of money from Alison and threatening to ruin her career by releasing false stories to the press. This man was later revealed to be Ben Hawkins, who has always denied these allegations. However, due to the police investigation, he has faced a lot of difficulties, including a night in custody, having his passport taken away, and being under suspicion for 18 months.
In an interview with The Sun, Ben shared that the whole experience has worsened his anxiety and depression, and he even had suicidal thoughts. But with the support of his parents, he has managed to get through it. Now, he is trying to get his life back on track after the whole process dragged on for so long.
West Midlands Police have confirmed that they conducted a thorough investigation and submitted files to the Crown Prosecution Service for assessment. However, the CPS has decided not to pursue any further action. The police have informed all parties involved about this decision.
Alison and Ben had met when his father helped her clear her garden. But soon after the blackmail allegations surfaced, Alison confirmed that she was single in March 2023. She even wore a green ring on This Morning to signify her single status. However, she is now happily dating a 27-year-old Russian model and masseur, David Putman, whom she met as a client last year. They confirmed their relationship earlier this year, and even Alison's 19-year-old son, Aiden, approves of him.
In an interview with Good Housekeeping UK, Alison addressed the criticism about their age difference, saying that it doesn't matter when they are together. She added that people who previously called David her "toyboy" now understand the relationship they have. They fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, and David is mature and sensible, while she is not. The way he talks to her is just lovely, and they are a perfect match.
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