David Walliams 'Splits From Lara Stone' With 'Trial Separation' After Five Years Of Marriage | HuffPost

David And Lara 'Separate' After Five Years

Daniel Welsh— The Huffington Post UK

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David Walliams and Lara Stone are taking some time apart after five years of marriage, according to reports.

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The ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge has reportedly agreed to a “trial separation” from Lara, who is said to have moved out of the North London home they share on Monday night, and taken their one-year-old son Alfred with her.

Those close to David are said to be “shocked” at the news of their split, with one source telling The Sun: “Everyone thought the marriage was strong.

David Walliams and Lara Stone

“David is used to hiding his emotions with comedy because that’s what he’s always done. But on the inside it is a real wrench.

“[He] hopes it is a blip and that they can get the marriage back on track somehow, especially seeing as there is a child involved. He is still fiercely protective of Lara.”

As recently as last December, the pair were among the celebrities who attended Elton John’s wedding, where the newspaper have claimed that there was “no clue” their relationship was in trouble.

The couple first began dating in 2009, and announced their engagement just four months later, after he proposed while they were on holiday together in Los Angeles.

David is best known for his work in ‘Little Britain’, alongside comedian Matt Lucas, and more recently established a career as a children’s author.

Lara, a model, recently landed a job modelling for Calvin Klein, appearing in a campaign alongside popstar Justin Bieber.

David Walliams And Lara Stone

BFI London Film Festival - Great Expectations Premiere(01 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams attending the premiere of Great Expectations, the closing night gala of the BFI London Film Festival, at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square. (credit:PA)

BFI London Film Festival - Great Expectations Premiere(02 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams attending the premiere of Great Expectations, the closing night gala of the BFI London Film Festival, at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square. (credit:PA)

BFI London Film Festival - Great Expectations Premiere(03 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams attending the premiere of Great Expectations, the closing night gala of the BFI London Film Festival, at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square. (credit:PA)

BFI London Film Festival - Great Expectations Premiere(04 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams attending the premiere of Great Expectations, the closing night gala of the BFI London Film Festival, at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square. (credit:PA)

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Actor David Walliams and wife Lara Stone attends the "Great Expectations" Red Carpet as part of the BFI London Film Festival closing night gala held at the Odeon West End on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in London. (Photo by Ki Price/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Actor David Walliams & wife Lara Stone attends the "Great Expectations" Red Carpet as part of the BFI London Film Festival closing night gala held at the Odeon West End on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in London. (Photo by Ki Price/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

London Film Festival Closing Night Gala Film(07 of35)

David Walliams and Lara Stone arrive for a screening of 'Great Expectations' at the London Film Festival Closing Night Gala film at Odeon Leicester Square in central London. (credit:PA)

Christie's 50 Years of James Bond Sale - London(08 of35)

David Walliams and wife Lara Stone at Christie's 50 Years of James Bond Sale, featuring memorabilia donated from the Bond cast, at Christie's in South Kensington, London. (credit:PA)

Christie's 50 Years of James Bond Sale - London(09 of35)

David Walliams and wife Lara Stone at Christie's 50 Years of James Bond Sale, featuring memorabilia donated from the Bond cast, at Christie's in South Kensington, London. (credit:PA)

Mr Stink - press night - Leicester(10 of35)

David Walliams and his wife Lara Stone arrive for a performance of 'Mr Stink' at the Curve Theatre, Leicester this evening. (credit:PA)

BFI Screen Epiphany - London(11 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams arrive at the BFI Southbank, where David will introduce the film that inspired him, The Spy who Loved Me, as part of the BFI Screen Epiphany in London. (credit:PA)

BFI Screen Epiphany - London(12 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams arrive at the BFI Southbank, where David will introduce the film that inspired him, The Spy who Loved Me, as part of the BFI Screen Epiphany in London. (credit:PA)

Horse Racing - The Royal Ascot Meeting 2012 - Day Four - Ascot Racecourse(13 of35)

David Walliams and his Wife Lara in the parade ring viewing the runners before the first race for day four of Royal Ascot at the Ascot racecourse in Berkshire. (credit:PA)

Horse Racing - The Royal Ascot Meeting 2012 - Day Four - Ascot Racecourse(14 of35)

David Walliams with his wife Lara Stone in the Parade ring during day four of the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. (credit:PA)

Horse Racing - The Royal Ascot Meeting 2012 - Day Four - Ascot Racecourse(15 of35)

David Walliams with his wife Lara Stone in the Parade ring during day four of the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. (credit:PA)

Horse Racing - The Royal Ascot Meeting 2012 - Day Four - Ascot Racecourse(16 of35)

David Walliams and his Wife Lara Stone during day four of the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. (credit:PA)

Horse Racing - The Royal Ascot Meeting 2012 - Day Four - Ascot Racecourse(17 of35)

David Walliams and his Wife Lara Stone during day four of the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. (credit:PA)

David Walliams swims The Thames for Sport Relief(18 of35)

NOTE ALTERNATE CROP.David Walliams is kissed by his wife Lara Stone after he completed his 140-mile charity swim along the River Thames in Westminster, London. (credit:PA)

Cameron meets the Sports Relief Team(19 of35)

Prime Minster David Cameron meets with former England Rugby Union player Josh Lewsey (third left), TV presenter Helen Skelton (third right), comedian John Bishop (second left) and his wife Melanie Bishop (left) and comedian David Walliams (second right), and his wife Lara Stone (right) in the garden of 10 Downing Street in London. (credit:PA)

David Walliams wedding to Lara Stone(20 of35)

David Walliams and his new wife Lara Stone leave Claridge's Hotel in central London following their wedding. (credit:PA)

National Television Awards 2012 - Show - London(21 of35)

David Walliams with his wife Lara Stone during the 2012 NTA Awards at the O2, Greenwich, London (credit:PA)

National Television Awards 2012 - Show - London(22 of35)

David Walliams with his Landmark award and wife Lara Stone during the 2012 NTA Awards at the O2, Greenwich, London (credit:PA)

National Television Awards 2012 - Show - London(23 of35)

David Walliams with his Landmark award and wife Lara Stone during the 2012 NTA Awards at the O2, Greenwich, London (credit:PA)

National Television Awards 2012 - Show - London(24 of35)

David Walliams and wife Lara Stone during the 2012 NTA Awards at the O2, Greenwich, London (credit:PA)

National Television Awards 2012 - Show - London(25 of35)

David Walliams and wife Lara Stone during the 2012 NTA Awards at the O2, Greenwich, London (credit:PA)

National Television Awards 2012 - Show - London(26 of35)

David Walliams and wife Lara Stone during the 2012 NTA Awards at the O2, Greenwich, London (credit:PA)

George Michael Symphonica Concert for Elton John Aids Foundation - London(27 of35)

David Walliams and Lara Stone arrive at the George Michael Symphonica concert at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation. (credit:PA)

David Walliams swims The Thames for Sport Relief(28 of35)

David Walliams is kissed by his wife Lara Stone after he completed his 140-mile charity swim along the River Thames in Westminster, London. (credit:PA)

David Walliams swims The Thames for Sport Relief(29 of35)

David Walliams is kissed by his wife Lara Stone after he completed his 140-mile charity swim along the River Thames in Westminster, London. (credit:PA)

Mr Stink - press night - Leicester(30 of35)

David Walliams and his wife Lara Stone arrive for a performance of 'Mr Stink' at the Curve Theatre, Leicester this evening. (credit:PA)

Mr Stink - press night - Leicester(31 of35)

David Walliams and his wife Lara Stone arrive for a performance of 'Mr Stink' at the Curve Theatre, Leicester this evening. (credit:PA)

64th Cannes Film Festival - Calvin Klein party(32 of35)

Lara Stone and David Walliams attending the Calvin Klein Collection Honour Women in Film party during the 64th Cannes International Film Festival, at the Martinez Hotel in Cannes, France. (credit:PA)

David Walliams wedding to Lara Stone(33 of35)

David Walliams and his new wife Lara Stone leave Claridge's Hotel in central London following their wedding. (credit:PA)

David Walliams wedding to Lara Stone(34 of35)

David Walliams and his new wife Lara Stone leave Claridge's Hotel in central London following their wedding. (credit:PA)

David Walliams wedding to Lara Stone(35 of35)

David Walliams and his new wife Lara Stone leave Claridge's Hotel in central London following their wedding. (credit:PA)

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