Alan Carr has made a candid divorce confession, admitting he has been ‘walked over’ in the past and now ‘doesn’t trust anyone’, while chatting to pal Amanda Holden on their BBC show Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job.
The Celebrity Traitors winner, 49, and the media personality, 54, were seen sipping Aperol Spritz cocktails in the sun as they took a break from filming and reflected on how fast life moves, and how they have both been through divorce.
Alan, who was previously married to comedian Paul Drayton for three years, did not mention his ex by name during the heartfelt conversation, but spoke openly about his past relationships.
Amanda began the discussion by admitting she had made ‘bad decisions’ in the past, telling Alan that they had both been through a lot in life, including divorce.
Reflecting on his own experiences, Alan replied: ‘I mean, it’s not decisions for me, but knowing your worth and the amount of times I’ve been walked over and people have demeaned me.
He continued: ‘You know, like, there’s times that I wish I’d said, “no”, I wish I’d been a bit bolder and a bit… No. Stronger. Yeah, a bit stronger.’
Alan Carr has made a candid divorce confession, admitting he has been ‘walked over’ in the past and now ‘doesn’t trust anyone’, while chatting to pal Amanda Holden on their BBC show Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job
The Celebrity Traitors winner, 49, and the media personality, 54, were seen sipping Aperol Spritz cocktails in the sun as they took a break from filming and reflected on how fast life moves, and how they have both been through divorce
The comedian went on to admit that trust is his biggest struggle when it comes to meeting someone new.
Confiding in Amanda, he said: ‘I don’t really trust anyone, really. That’s the trouble. I think that is my main thing. But, yeah, it’s just getting out there and trusting, isn’t it?’
Alan was in a relationship with Paul for 14 years, with the pair tying the knot in 2018 in a ceremony officiated by singer Adele at her Los Angeles mansion.
However, their marriage broke down during lockdown, and they divorced in 2022.
The pair confirmed their split back in January 2022 with a joint statement.
It read: ‘After 13 years as a couple and three years of marriage, Alan Carr and Paul Drayton would like to announce they are separating.
‘They have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go their separate ways. We request that their privacy is respected at this sensitive time.’
Paul then posted on Instagram that he was in rehab for alcoholism, after a ‘challenging couple of years’ which saw him plead guilty to a drink-driving charge.
Alan, who was previously married to comedian Paul Drayton for three years, did not mention his ex by name during the heartfelt conversation, but spoke openly about his past relationships (pictured 2012)
Amanda began the discussion by admitting she had made ‘bad decisions’ in the past, telling Alan that they had both been through a lot in life, including divorce
Reflecting on his own experiences, Alan replied: ‘I mean, it’s not decisions for me, but knowing your worth and the amount of times I’ve been walked over and people have demeaned me’
He continued: ‘You know, like, there’s times that I wish I’d said, “no”, I wish I’d been a bit bolder and a bit… No. Stronger. Yeah, a bit stronger’
The comedian went on to admit that trust is his biggest struggle when it comes to meeting someone new. Confiding in Amanda, he said: ‘I don’t really trust anyone, really. That’s the trouble’
He explained he had ‘proactively’ checked himself into rehab at the beginning of the year to seek help for his ongoing battle with the illness.
‘It is with great sadness that I share the news that Alan and I have jointly decided to end our marriage,’ he wrote under a sunset photo with a heart drawn on top.
‘This decision has been very difficult for us both and we part ways with great memories and continued love and friendship for each other as we go our separate ways.
‘As part of my own journey, I proactively checked myself into a rehabilitation facility at the turn of the new year in order to get the help and support I need during this challenging time.
‘This was not an easy step to take, but I know it is the right one going forward. These last couple of years have been challenging to say the least, as they have been for so many others. But I remain deeply committed to my journey of sobriety and strength.
Alan was in a relationship with Paul for 14 years, with the pair tying the knot in 2018 in a ceremony officiated by singer Adele at her Los Angeles mansion (pictured 2019)
‘We ask for privacy during this challenging time, but I thank you all for your kindness and support. Peace and love.’ He ended the post by sharing the hashtags: ‘#sobriety #sometimesthehardestdecisionsaretherightones #newchapters #looktothefuture.’
A court case several years ago saw Paul plead guilty at Brighton Magistrates to a drink-driving charge after getting behind the wheel while four times over the legal limit.
He was warned at the time that he could face jail by a judge who told him it was a ‘miracle’ that no one was killed.
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.
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