Alan Carr has spoken about his split from husband Paul Drayton and said that despite the break down of their marriage still being very "raw", he is getting "therapy" through his comedy tour.
The 46-year comedian has been with party planner Paul, 50, for 13 years but their relationship fell apart during the Covid lockdown.
They announced their separation in a joint statement in January, three years after they married.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Thursday morning, Alan spoke about his tour and his new TV show.
Alan told presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Adil Ray that he found the tour therapeutic as he was feeling raw after the emotional split.
Some dates from the tour had been postponed from last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it meant that the Chatty Man star felt he needed to rewrite some of the material to reflect that and also the breakdown of his marriage.
Dates from his tour had been postponed from 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic and resumed this year with Alan re-writing his material following the breakup.
Alan said: "This show had to be rescheduled because of Covid; I just really didn't want to cancel. My marriage broke down in lockdown. No, it's fine - people's head tilt when you've got bad news."
Charlotte apologised for her physical reaction to Alan talking about the split but he said that it was fine and he was happy to talk about it now.
Alan continued: "I wrote the tour and then it just didn't make sense when I came out of lockdown because the marriage had broken down.
"I was writing fresh and on the go, so it's very personal and very raw, but it's going down well."
He went on to say that he felt there was some benefits from going on stage: "It does make it therapeutic. There were people that were like, oh are you going to cancel the tour? and I was like, no I need it.
"I get the impression people just want to laugh and I do see it as therapy and just get on with it."
When the couple confirmed their separation in January, they said in a joint statement: "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 followed that by posting that he was currently in rehab for alcoholism and that it had been a "challenging couple of years".
He wrote on Instagram : "It is with great sadness that I share the news that Alan and I have jointly decided to end our marriage.
"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."
Paul continued: "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.
"We ask for privacy during this challenging time, but I thank you all for your kindness and support. Peace and love."
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