Alison Hammond slammed by fans during wildlife park stay with new boyfriend

Alison Hammond has found herself in hot water following a surprisingly controversial vacation with her new beau.

For those not quite up to date with the 49-year-old This Morning presenter's romantic endeavours, earlier this month, she debuted her relationship with 26-year-old David Putman.

Alison debuted her new man on Instagram. (Instagram/@alisonhammond)

According to reports, the loved-up duo are believed to have met last year, after mother-of-one Alison booked an appointment with the part-time model, part-time professional massage therapist.

Towards the end of 2023, however, the pair's former friendship is said to have developed into something deeper, with Alison finally premiering her new fella on social media last week.

The delightful new comes just months after it was confirmed that the ITV favourite had split from her former partner, gardener Ben Hawkins, last year.

Despite seemingly relishing the honeymoon phase, the Great British Bake Off frontwoman and love interest David have this week found themselves under fire from fans.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday (23 April), Alison - who recently replaced Paul O'Grady as the presenter of For The Love of Dogs - shared a reel of her recent romantic excursion to Port Lymphe Zoo in Kent.

Alison seemed to enjoy her day at the zoo. (Instagram/@alisonhammond)

In the clip, she and her new man could be seen exploring the safari park, dining in the suave on-site restaurants and camping out at one of the resort's rustic lodges.

Whilst some fans are delighted to see their favourite television star thriving in her age-gap romance, others aren't happy about the prospect of the former Big Brother contestant being offered the plush weekend away for free.

This being due to the fact that the resort and safari park itself is a charitable organisation.

"What a lovely stay at @portlympnepark A superb hotel and reserve!" Hammond wrote in the caption.

"Staying at the lyons lodge was a dream and truly unforgettable. Thanks for the invite and looking after me."

A flood of disgruntled fans then took to the comments to hit out at the on-screen star, with many pointing out the price that Alison should have paid for the stay.

Prices to stay at the Lions Lodge at the zoo start from £1,450.

The star has been criticised for the freebie stay. (Instagram/@alisonhammond)

"How can they gift you this when it is a charity organisation yet it is £2,000 a night for us normal folk to stay there," one penned.

Another went on: "Such a shame it was gifted. The £1,600 a night it costs to stay there would have helped the animals greatly."

"Show off," a third accused. "Typical gifted how selfish. Why not give to a family in need of a break."

Tyla has contacted Alison's representatives and Port Lymphe Zoo for comment.