David Walliams ‘Splits’ From Lara Stone After Five Years Of Marriage

They seemed like an unlikely couple when they got together in 2009.

And now reports claim that David Walliams and model wife Lara Stone have called time on their relationship - after five years of marriage.

The couple have agreed to a trial separation which has left The Britain's Got Talent judge 'devastated'.

Lara, 31, and David- who have 21-month-old son Alfred together - have barely been seen together in the past six months, so the split may not come as a shock to some.

A source close to the 43-year-old comedian told The Sun newspaper: 'David has been putting on a brave face. But people close to him are very worried because they know he's devastated.'

'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.'

Dutch model Lara, 31, who married David in May 2010 after approximately one year of dating, is said to have already moved out of their North London home with their son and dog Bert.

But 'Little Britain' star David is said to be hoping they can get their relationship back on track.

The source said: 'David 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.'

It was recently claimed that the blonde beauty had declined pint sized pop brat Justin Bieber's request to go on a date while shooting their most recent ad campaign for Calvin Klein.

A source previously said: 'While they were doing the whole Calvin Klein ad, Justin was very forward and asked Lara on a date. He made it look like a joke at first, but then tried to put in the charm.

'It didn't work though as she respectfully declined since she is married. Surprisingly, it didn't get awkward and the shoot went on with out incident.'

And throughout his career David has been dogged by questions over his sexuality. He has previously been quoted as saying he had 'gay experiences as a child', and conceded that just because he is known for portraying effeminate characters, it doesn't mean he is homosexual.

He explained: 'I've always been effeminate, and I think people confuse effeminacy with homosexuality, like they go hand-in-hand.'

The actor and comedian has also opened up about suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts in the past. In an interview in 2009 David revealed that he hated being on his own and said: 'When I am with my own thoughts I start to unravel myself and I start to think really dark thoughts.'

Lara has had her own demons too. In 2009 the model checked herself into rehab battling alcoholism. After getting sober the model spoke out about her previous dependency on drink the following year in an interview and said: 'The drinking was getting way out of control. I just didn't recognise myself any more. I didn't know what I was doing or where I was.'

'I always had to have some drinks with me in my bag. Just waking up shaking and then having Bloody Marys on your own, first thing.'