Alison Hammond opens up about emotional link to late mum in new TV show with son

Alison Hammond says her new TV series with son Aidan brought back wonderful memories of being away in the sun with her late mother.

This Morning host Alison headed to Florida with Aidan for a new 10-part BBC series, Alison Hammond’s Florida Unpacked; a travelogue following the duo on a quest for adventure as well as practical tips to get the best deals for food, drink and accommodation.

“Aidan and I have done the research so you don’t have to! If you are organised and do a bit of research there are so many free or low cost activities,” Alison described.

The star’s mum, Maria, tragically passed away in 2020 after a battle with liver and lung cancer, and Alison revealed: “My mum, who worked as a travel agent, originally inspired me to go to Florida and she was always a big part of those trips.

“Mum wasn’t there this time so that was sad. But it was still lovely as Aidan and I have so many memories of visiting Florida with her and we reminisced about things together. The trip was a beautiful time spent with my son. ”

Getting up close and personal with the filming process, Aidan was impressed by his mum’s TV presenting skills for the first time. Aidan told TV Times: “I learned a lot. I learned that she’s actually a professional at her job. I used to think presenting was easy, like, ‘oh yeah she just stands there and talks’. But then I actually had to do it myself and realised ‘wow she’s really good at this’. ” Alison joked that it was like having a “work experience apprentice” with her, but that her son shared her work ethic.

Aidan also admitted that paragliding with his mum pushed him out of his comfort zone, but Alison – staying thrifty for the show – insisted on him doing it as it was a two-for-one deal! The mother-son duo hilariously revealed that they did have a few rows, but “mainly about directions. ”

Alison shares Aidan with her ex-fiancé Noureddine Boufaied. She and Noureddine called off their engagement in 2014 after welcoming their son in February 2005, and she’s now moved on with a new man. Alison has been dating younger man David Putman, 27, since the end of 2023 – embarking on a romance after she booked him for a massage – and the couple seems to be going from strength to strength.

Speaking to OK! Magazine, a source claimed that this is “the most content” Alison has been “for a long time,” with both her career and her personal life flourishing. The insider shared: “Her career is going from strength to strength and she loves being on This Morning with Dermot and audiences love her and she is very in demand. ”

The source also divulged that Alison and David have spoken about marriage, as Alison “would love” to tie the knot one day. Thankfully, the duo’s relationship is said to have the full support of Aidan.

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Source: Mirror