Alan Carr was looking downcast after he ventured out for his first time since declaring his separation from Paul Drayton.
After visiting a coffee shop, the comedian was 45 and still had his wedding band on him as he set off for Southend.
Alan was a chat show host and wore a bright red jacket with faux fur trim.
Stepping out: Alan Carr, 45, looked straight-faced as he was seen for the first time since his split from husband Paul Drayton on Sunday
As he held his coffee cup, he was wearing a pair green tracksuit bottoms along with a pair comfortable trainers.
He wore a bobble head to protect himself against the cold January temperatures and headed out onto the Pier for a stunning sea view.
The divorce of funnyman Alan and his partner in party planning, Mr. 50, was announced on Friday.
Moving on: Funnyman Alan and his party planner partner husband, 50, announced they had split on Friday (pictured 2012)
According to a spokesperson, the statement read: “After thirteen years as a married couple and three years of marriage Alan Carr and Paul Drayton wish to inform you that they have decided to end their relationship.”
“They made the hard decision together and have reached an amicable agreement to divorcing and separate. At this time, we ask that they respect their privacy.
Paul posted an Instagram message saying that he was currently in rehabilitation for alcoholism after a “challenging few years” which included a plea bargain last November regarding a drink driving charge.
After a cup of coffee, the comedian took his own company with him.
Keeping it casual: He wore a pair of green tracksuit bottoms and a pair of comfortable trainers while holding his coffee cup in his hand
He said he’d ‘proactively’ checked into rehab before the start of the year in order to get help with his ongoing fight against the disease.
He wrote, “It’s with great sadness that Alan and my marriage have been ended,” under a sunset photograph with a heart drawn above.
“This was a difficult decision for both of us, and as we separate we will leave behind great memories and continued friendship.
All wrapped up: The star protected himself from the cool January weather by wearing a bobble hat and he headed out on the pier to take enjoy a sea view on his outing
Honest: The couple added that they made the difficult decision jointly to divorce and part ways. In this difficult time, we ask that they respect their privacy.
“As part my own journey, i proactive checked myself in to a rehabilitation center at the beginning of the new calendar year in order get the support and help I needed during this difficult time.
“This was an extremely difficult step, but it’s the best one for me going forward. As they were for many, these last few years have proved to be challenging. However, I am committed to the journey of sobriety.
We ask that you respect our privacy at this time. However, I am grateful for all your support and kindness. Peace and love. He ended the post by sharing the hashtags: ‘#sobriety #sometimesthehardestdecisionsaretherightones #newchapters #looktothefuture.’
Making Changes: Paul, Alan’s partner posted on Instagram that after the split was made public that he’d checked into rehab in order to address alcoholism
Assistance: Alan’s close friend Adele is comforting him now. Adele was his support during Simon Konecki’s high-profile divorce.
Paul pleaded guilty to drink driving charges at Brighton Magistrates in November after he was four times above the legal limit and got behind the wheel.
A judge warned him that he could be sent to jail. He told him that it was a miracle no one died.
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.
Troubles: A court case in November saw Alan’s partner Paul plead guilty at Brighton Magistrates to a drink-driving charge after getting behind the wheel while four times the limit
Tough times: In August 2021 Paul shared a photo of himself with a black eye on Instagram and told a fan ‘we had a bad row,’ before removing it within an hour
Paul posted a picture of him with a blackeye on Instagram in August 2021. He told one fan that he had been having a row and then removed the photo within an hour.
The next day he insisted the comedian ‘has never hit me,’ writing on social media: ‘I’m feeling very fragile at the minute and would like to say that Alan would not and has never hit me. It’s a terrible thing that he must deal with it today.
Alan stated in a statement that his injury had been caused by him “being back on the wagon” and that he was not involved in the incident.
Clarification: He wrote online that he believed Alan “has never hit” him.
At the beach: Alan, who was walking in town with his coffee, later saw him walking to Southend’s waterfront pier.
Landmark: This pier that stretches out into the sea has a walkway, and even a train which takes visitors to its end.
Alan stated that he wanted to help his husband after he began drinking again.
According to the comedian, his spouse ‘fell off’ during filming in Wales. Paul was helping him.
Chat show host stated that Paul had fallen off the wagon while he was filming in location over the last few weeks and began drinking again. Paul had suffered from severe alcoholism and was covered with bruises when he returned from Wales.
Split: Alan Carr and Paul Drayton have separated after thirteen years of being together, and three years of married life (Paul an Alan in 2019).
‘Sobriety’: Paul shared his own statement on Instagram, explaining that he ‘proactively’ checked himself into rehab at the beginning of 2022 to seek help for alcoholism
We are working together now to provide the support he requires to improve his health, and that is our first priority.
An insider has told MailOnline that the couple’s relationship never recovered after the incident.
According to Alan, he believed Paul’s Instagram posting could endanger his career. Close friends of the chat host believe that it was the “final straw” in their relationship.
Adele, Adele’s friend who he supported in her highly publicized divorce from Simon Konecki is currently comforting the celebrity.
Adele married TV star Alan and Paul at her Californian house in 2018. The singer paid for the couple’s special day with a gift.
Wedding: The wedding, which Adele paid for, took place at the singer’s California home and the star got ordained for the occasion, sharing a photo of herself in front of a huge flower wall
Paul Drayton’s struggle with alcohol includes lockdown temptations, rehab stints, and a drink drive charge
2016
Alan speaks out on Paul’s battle with booze for the first time, writing in his book Alanatomy that he began drinking more heavily after injuring his back in 2015.
Paul and Alan with their sons in November 2018, following Paul’s earlier rehab.
“It is horrible to see how terrible it’s gotten.” The star wrote, “You’re watching somebody kill themselves.”
“I was ready to go. It’s the lies that get you – the, ‘Oh I’ll never drink again’. And then you go out, realise you’ve forgotten your car keys, go back and… [Paul would be drinking.]
“I could not cope because I wasn’t sure if he would fall or put food on the stove and then fall asleep. He looked grey, and he was moving around. It was as if he were watching someone else die.
January 2018,
Paul checked himself in to a rehabilitation facility shortly after Alan and Paul returned from their honeymoon in Mexico.
March 30, 2020
Paul discloses that he’s gone 650 consecutive days without drinking. He posted the information on Instagram during the initial coronavirus lockdown. Even if it’s just to get rid of the boring! I am so glad I did not wake up that day.
August 2020
Alan admits lockdown has encouraged his wife to get back into drinking. Paul said that lockdown was hard. Paul has been asking me, “Oh, can we have a bottle?” and I say, ”No, we’re not getting any rosé wine in”. He has been so great and I am so proud of him,” the comedian states.
August 2021
Drayton at November 2021’s court hearing regarding drink driving
Paul shared a picture of himself with black eyes on Instagram. He told a fan that he had been in a row and removed the image within one hour.
The next day he insists Alan ‘has never hit me,’ writing on social media: ‘I’m feeling very fragile at the minute and would like to say that Alan would not and has never hit me. It’s a terrible thing that he must deal with it today.
Alan made the statement after his husband had posted the black-eye image. He said that the injury resulted from him “being back on track”.
September 2021
Alan explains that he had given up alcohol to help his husband stay sober, revealing he had six months off that spanned Christmas and New Year but he had since returned to drinking.
‘It was the worst f****ing Christmas I’ve ever had. And my mother didn’t help by offering him a Bailey’s and going: ‘It’s only Bailey’s – what’s the worst that can happen!” Paul is referred to by Alan.
November 2021
Paul pleads guilty at Brighton Magistrates to a drink-driving charge after getting behind the wheel while four times over the legal limit. A judge warns him that he could be sent to jail. He tells him that it was a miracle no one died.
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.
Initially, he dismissed the charges.
Paul posts a NYD2022 blog admitting that 2021 has been filled with ‘ups & downs.
January 1, 2022
Paul posts a lengthy Instagram message on January 1. He admits that 2021 has been filled with ‘ups & downs’ and he apologizes for hurting loved ones. Paul said he took full responsibility for his actions and is sorry for any pain he’s caused.
January 21 2022
After 13 years of marriage, the couple confirmed that they had separated and were divorcing. Paul’s Instagram post explains that he sought help from rehab to support himself during these difficult times.