Alan Carr has exclusively confirmed to MailOnline that he’s back on the market after his reported split from toyboy boyfriend Callum Heslop.
The comedian, 47, who dated the hairdresser, 27, for a whirlwind two months, joked he was now on the lookout for a ‘chunky rugby player to throw him around’ or a ‘chubby chaser’ who suffered from ‘low self-esteem’.
MailOnline spoke to Alan at the press night of Opening Night in the Gielgud Theatre, London where he said: ‘I’m single again, b****y single’.
The funnyman previously wed Paul Drayton in 2018, with pal Adele as their officiant, before announcing their split in January 2022 after being together for 13 years.
Speaking about his type Alan quipped: ‘I look for a rugby boy. I like them big, and chunky – chunky everywhere. If you catch what I’m saying’.
Alan Carr, 47, has exclusively confirmed to MailOnline that he’s back on the market after his reported split from toyboy boyfriend Callum Heslop, 27,
The comedian, who dated the hairdresser for a whirlwind two months , joked he was now on the lookout for a ‘chunky rugby player to throw him around’ (pictured together in 2023)
Asked if he’d like them to use their strength in the throws of passion Alan laughed: ‘They have a lot of me to throw around, they need a digger or a skip or a winch’.
However despite his hopes of finding love the TV personality admitted he was not currently using any dating sites: ‘How can I go on Grindr? I’m taking it easy at the minute. Do you really want this face popping up on a [dating] app?’.
He also went to to speak about his upcoming projects and revealed his sitcom Changing Ends would be returning to ITV April 16.
As well as a brand new series of the Italian Job with pal Amanda Holden where the duo renovate a home in the sun.
Telling MailOnline: ‘[Me and Amanda are] flying out April – late next month, and we found a house and we’re going to do it up. I can’t wait’.
Alan then admitted that despite his time in Italy he was still struggling to pick up the language: ‘It’s the third year now and I don’t know anything. All I know is pene, which means penis, so that comes in handy’.
He also said of his hopes of one day seeing his chat show Chatty Man, which aired on Channel 4 between 2007 and 2019, returning for a new series.
Gushing: ‘I look back at that show and I see all the clips on TikTok – Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and Lady Gaga’s first ever appearance in the UK’.
MailOnline spoke to Alan at the press night of Opening Night in the Gielgud Theatre, London (pictured) where he said: ‘I’m single again, b****y single’
Speaking about his type Alan cheekily quipped: ‘I look for a rugby boy. I like them big, and chunky – chunky everywhere. If you catch what I’m saying’ (pictured with ex Callum in 2023)
The funnyman previously wed Paul Drayton in 2018 , with pal Adele as their officiant, before announcing their split back in January 2022 after being together for 13 years (pictured together in 2019)
‘I hope it comes back. It would be lovely too, but there’s a time and a place. I don’t think anyone has got the budgets’.
Callum is a celebrity hairdresser and colour specialist who owns a salon in Knutsford, Cheshire, and has more than eight years of professional salon experience.
He has high-profile Instagram followers including Alan’s close pal Amanda Holden, Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan, Charlotte Dawson and Love Island’s Molly Smith.
Alan had been seen putting on a cosy display with Callum in a string of recent outings together, with the pair going Instagram offical.
The comedian took to social media in November to share a snap of himself partying with salon owner Callum at Mariah Carey’s Christmas concert.
Alan also posted a snap of Callum posing with his hand on his knee as they joined their pals at a lavish dinner out in August, while they also hugged at the Attitude Awards in recent weeks.
It comes after revealed he no longer wears his wedding ring – two year after splitting from husband Paul.
Speaking to MailOnline Alan confirmed the wedding band is ‘no longer on’ – despite being pictured wearing it after they separated.
It comes after Alan revealed he no longer wears his wedding ring – two year after splitting from husband Paul (pictured at their wedding)
Adele paid for their wedding, which took place at the singer’s California home and the star got ordained for the occasion, sharing a photo of herself in front of a huge flower wall
When asked about it, Alan replied: ‘No, no love, that’s no longer on,’ but jokingly added: ‘I’ve got my c**k ring on though.’
Alan also mentioned he’s taking part in Dry January, saying: ‘I’m doing ever so well. A bit of alcohol has not touched my lips!’
Alan and Paul confirmed their split back in January 2022 with a joint statement.
Paul then posted on Instagram that he was in rehab for alcoholism at the time, after a ‘challenging couple of years’ which saw him plead guilty to a drink-driving charge.
They were married by Adele at her Californian home in 2018, with the singer paying for their special day as a gift.
He explained he had ‘proactively’ checked himself into rehab at the beginning of 2022 to seek help for his ongoing battle with the illness.
