After 13 years and three years, Alan Carr and Paul Drayton have separated.

The comedian’s spokesperson, who is 45 years old, announced the news on Friday. He said that the couple had made the difficult decision of divorcing.

Paul, aged 50, was convicted of a drunk-driving offense last November. Alan openly spoke out about how he helped his wife with her alcoholism. 

Split: Alan Carr and his husband Paul Drayton are separating after 13 years together and three years of marriage (Paul and Alan pictured in 2019)

Split: Alan Carr and Paul Drayton have separated after thirteen years together, and three years of marriage. Paul and Alan were pictured in 2019.

The spokesperson for the PA said Friday that after 13 years together and three years married, Alan Carr (and Paul Drayton) would like to separate.

“They have made the difficult and mutually agreeable decision to end their marriage and move on with their lives. At this time, we ask that they respect their privacy.

They were married by Alan and Adele in January 2018. Adele is a close friend. The ceremony took place in the home of Adele, a California singer.

Speaking to The One Show shortly after the nuptials, Alan revealed the singer, who he has known since she was 19, got ordained so that she could perform the marriage itself.

Long term love: The couple married in January 2018, with Alan's close friend Adele, who he has known since she was 19 officiating the ceremony

Long term love: The couple married in January 2018, with Alan’s close friend Adele, who he has known since she was 19 officiating the ceremony 

Alan confessed: ‘Yeah, [it was]In January. We got married in Adele’s back garden, in LA. I’m not giving you any postcodes! She’s known me and Paul for ages.

She said, “I want you to have your special day.” “I want to be everywhere.” We were ordained by her. She is kind, sweet, and the most generous. We flew her to Vegas to hear Celine Dion perform. She [Adele] sang my first dance. It was the most memorable day in my entire life.

“It was wonderful. “I just wanted to share it with everyone. She won’t say because she’s so private. It was all she planned, from flowers to a 3-course meal. This was our best day ever. 

Paul and Alan tied the knot in a ten-year marriage. They honeymooned at Los Cabos in Mexico. 

Paul proposed while the couple was on vacation in Indonesia in 2016. Alan assumed he’d had a toothache while eating dessert. But, his beau discovered a hidden engagement ring. 

Alan talked about Paul’s struggle with alcoholism. He wrote about it in his book ALANATOMY (2016).

He stated, “I want to help him. 

Paul pleaded guilty to the drink driving charge in November at Brighton Magistrates.  

Charge: Paul was accused of drink-driving in November and admitted his guilt after initially denying the charge at Brighton Magistrates' Court

Charge: Paul was accused of drink-driving in November and admitted his guilt after initially denying the charge at Brighton Magistrates’ Court

The judge warned him that he would be facing jail after he admitted to the drink driving charge. It was miraculous that no one was hurt when he drove four times the legal limit.

Paul was accused of drink-driving after he reversed into a police car, narrowly missing a mother pushing a pram, while in his Mitsubishi 4×4 in West Sussex, just three miles from the £2.7 million home he shares with Alan.

In the beginning, he had denied the charge. However, at Brighton Magistrates’ Court, he admitted to his guilt. For sentencing purposes, the case was adjourned.

Paul was charged for driving while intoxicated with 153 mg of alcohol per 100ml. This is well above the legal limit of 35mcg. However, he originally claimed that the breathalyser was malfunctioning.  

Paul is a recovering alcoholic and entered rehabilitation in 2018 after he got married to Carr. Alan disclosed that lockdown had encouraged his husband, a teetotal man to drink again in August 2020.        

Alan stated that he wanted to help his husband after he began drinking again.

He said that his partner fell off the wagon while Alan was filming in Wales. However, he told Paul that he was there to support him.

Chat show host stated that Paul had fallen off his wagon, and started to drink again while he was filming in location.

“Paul had bruises and cuts from an alcohol binge upon his return from Wales.

“We now work together to help him get better, which is our top priority at the moment.” 

In December Paul, 50, revealed he needed a life saving operation before Christmas due to having a chronic subdural hematoma.

Paul explained it. Following the announcement that he would require emergency surgery, he said he’d be offline for a bit.

Paul had to make an appointment after he fell from his horse. His head felt ‘off’. 

Chronic subdural hemomatoma (SDH), is an accumulation of blood under the skin of the brain. 

Paul took to social media and explained that he has a chronic subdural hemoma. They [surgeons]To drain the water, you will need to drill 2 small holes. I expect it to be done within the next few days.

He said: ‘I won’t be on here for a while but will read all your messages as it gives me comfort and peace’ before thanking his followers for their ‘messages and love’.

Later in the day  Paul took to Instagram to address his followers in a series of videos posted to his Story he said: ‘I’m feeling very sorry for myself but also feeling very guilty as I know a lot of you are going through a lot.’ 

He added: ‘I’m feeling broken and I am trying not to cry whilst recording these messages. But, I hope you’re all well and that we can look forward to a better 2022.’