Comedian Alan Carr has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his divorce from Paul Drayton, revealing that the separation left him grappling with trust issues. The couple, who were together for 14 years and married for three, split last year amid Drayton's battle with alcoholism.
Carr, 46, admitted that his ex-husband's addiction 'just got too much for me'. He reflected on the end of their relationship, stating that it was no longer viable if neither party was happy. Drayton has since posted online about his struggle to stay sober, using the hashtag 'sometimesthehardestdecisionsaretherightones'.
The presenter also discussed his struggles during lockdown, where he gained three stone in seven months. He described himself as a workaholic who would ring his agent daily, desperate for projects. Carr credited comedy with preventing a breakdown during that period.
Despite the challenges, Carr insists he is now happier than ever. He has moved from the Sussex farm he shared with Drayton and is 'falling in love with London again'. The comedian acknowledged that his earlier public statements about being happy were delivered 'miserably', but he now feels more in control of his life.
Carr also reflected on his past comedic style, admitting he used to be unkind in his routines. He noted that he has matured and is no longer the person who made cutting remarks for laughs.
