Alison Hammond, 50, leaves fans in hysterics as she shows off her 'baby bump' while playfully hitting back at pregnancy rumours with toyboy boyfriend David Putman, 27
The This Morning host, 50, took to her Instagram and joked her '50 year old womb couldn't take it' before dancing wildly as she recreated Meghan Markle 's now viral video where she twerked in an attempt to induce daughter Lilibet's birth in 2021.
Alison, who went public with the 27-year-old Russian masseur and model in April last year, sported a huge fake belly under her figure hugging dress as she showcased her moves while dancing to Starrkeisha's viral song Baby Mama.
The broadcaster, who is already mum to son Aidan, 20, whom she shares with ex-husband Noureddine Boufaied, captioned the post: 'Lots of AI stories online about me being pregnant,'
'I can confirm I am not having a baby as I'm not sure my 50 year old womb could take it . However I do think we should all dance like Meghan!!'.
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Fans and famous friends alike rushed to the comments to praise Alison for her hysterical video.
They gushed: 'Just another reason to love Alison': 'I love this so much! And double yes to Meghan!':'Such a Queen':'YOU ARE AMAZING ALISON X'.
Earlier this week the Duchess of Sussex shared the throwback clip on her Instagram to mark her daughter's fourth birthday and said 'there was only one thing left to do' when the princess was a week past her due date.
In it, Prince Harry is seen came into view of the camera while a heavily pregnant Meghan started twerking in front of a hospital bed before she gyrates around the room.
'Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work - there was only one thing left to do!,' Meghan wrote on her Instagram.
While a baby may not be on the cards Alison has admitted she is open to marriage as she gushed over her 'supportive' toyboy boyfriend.
Despite their age gap, Alison has shared that he is very supportive of her and her TV career, she told Heat magazine: 'He loves it. He just supports me. Anybody who I bring into my life supports me and whatever I do. They're so happy for me.
'I don't like to go into detail about him, because it's my private life, and I want to respect his life as well. But you know I'm loved-up, everyone knows that!'
The broadcaster, who is already mum to son Aidan, 20, whom she shares with ex-husband Noureddine Boufaied, captioned the post: 'Lots of AI stories online about me being pregnant,'
Fans and famous friends alike rushed to the comments to praise Alison for her hysterical video
When asked about whether she would like to get married, the 'This Morning' star didn't rule it out.
She said: 'I'd never say no. I might marry myself...'
Last month Alison and David squashed split rumours after they sparked speculation she secretly parted ways.
The couple looked more loved up than ever in pictures obtained by The Mirror.
Alison and David shared a steamy kiss while out shopping.
Alison also opened up in Good Housekeeping UK's January issue, admitting her and David 'fit like a jigsaw' as she revealed their traits balance each other out.
Speaking about their age gap, Alison said: 'I can see how, on paper, you'd notice the age difference. But honestly, when we see the word "toyboy" written about us, it bears no relation to what we have at all.
'Yes, I'm 22 years older than he is, but if you saw us together, you'd understand. People have said to me: "We get it now." He's so mature and sensible, and I'm so not.
She added: 'And the things he says to me...they're just so lovely. It's like a jigsaw; we fit and it all comes together.'
During the interview, Alison also spoke about her loving relationship with her son Aidan - who she recently gave an emotional apology to for 'not always being there '.
'If you could feel the way my son loves me, it's magical,' she said. 'He's grown into such a gentleman. He helps me so much, doing things around the house.
'He gives really good advice and because he's Gen Z, he has his finger on the pulse and tells me what's cool.
'He's the yin to my yang; he's like me, but a calmer version. I'm all, 'Woo-hoo' and he's more, "Mum, chill." He doesn't try to rein me in, though.'
She joked: 'He wouldn't try to change me because, well, why mess with perfection?'
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