Alan Carr has spoken candidly about his divorce from husband Paul Drayton, saying the separation has left him 'happier than ever' despite a difficult two years. The comedian, 46, described his marriage to the actor and party planner as unsustainable due to Drayton's alcoholism, which 'just got too much for me'.
Carr struggled during lockdown, gaining three stone in seven months while caring for his partner. He admitted that without comedy, he would have had a breakdown. The couple split last year after 14 years together, and Carr has since moved from their shared farm in Sussex to rediscover London.
Reflecting on his past behaviour, Carr confessed he used to 'say awful things' in his comedy, picking on others for laughs. He now feels he has grown up and is taking control of his life. Despite a flat delivery of 'Never been happier', he insisted the sentiment was genuine.
The star, known for his flamboyant persona and shows like Chatty Man and Alan and Mel, continues to work on his podcast Life's A Beach and television projects. His ex-husband Drayton regularly posts about his sobriety journey, hinting that sometimes the hardest decisions are the right ones.
