Alan Carr returns to the stage for first time since split from husband Paul Drayton

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Alan Carr has returned to the stage for the first time since separating from his partner of 13 years.The comedian, 45, announced his split from 50-year-old Paul Drayton last week, but he remained professional and in good spirits by performing a gig.Alan hit the stage in Southend at the Cliffs Pavilion where he delighted fans with a stand-up routine.The Chatty Man put on his usual animated display as he pranced around the stage, no doubt leaving audience members in stitches.Alan reportedly referred to ex partner Paul at multiple times during the show, referring to him as ‘my Paul,’ fondly remembering their star-studded wedding, their battle with booze and the farm they own together.According to The Sun, Alan ‘didn’t shy away’ from speaking about his marriage split, insisting there is no bad blood between the pair.He supposedly also hoked that he wanted to meet some ‘horny groupies.’The publication further reports that Alan was the ‘life and soul’ of the party after his gig, and was buying drinks for guests into the early hours.Alan’s split became public knowledge on Friday when a statement revealed they were separating ‘jointly and amicably.’A statement released via PA 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.’Alan and Paul wed back in 2018, with Alan’s best friend, singer Adele, becoming ordained so she could marry the pair in an iconic ceremony.Alan previously shared on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show that not only did Adele marry the couple, but also footed the bill for.