Larry Lamb ‘splits’ from partner of 20 years and moves on with glamorous French woman… who met him from the jungle
LARRY Lamb has split from his long-term partner Clare Burt.
The former EastEnders actor was met by Marie Victorine when he left the jungle - who fellow campmate Martin Roberts has described as his "lovely new lady".
Martin - who had a tumultuous relationship with Larry on the show – spilled the beans on the mystery French woman during an appearance on This Morning.
Speaking about making up with Larry, he said: "By the time it was our final morning, having breakfast with Kirsty and the kids and who should walk up but Larry and his lovely new lady Marie and I just thought I need to do something here.”
Viewers saw Larry, 69, embrace Marie - who also goes by the surname Hugo - as he was kicked off the show.
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Gushing about Larry as she drove to meet him, Marie said: “I am very proud of Larry. He has been busy looking after everybody, which I must say he does always. I will give him a big hug. He deserves it – more than one!”
Marie is also the great granddaughter of legendary Les Miserables writer Victor Hugo.
The pair then stood arm in arm on the jungle bridge – nattering away in French.
Larry said to her “what a story”, to which she replied “it’s long” – suggesting she has missed him during his time in the jungle.
In October Larry was pictured at a charity event in Hereford alongside Marie.
Prior to going into the jungle Larry was believed to still be in a relationship with actress Clare – who he has been with since 1996.
Larry has two daughters with Clare, who is best known for her work on The Bill.
Eloise, who has followed her parents into an acting career was born in 1999, and Eva Mathilde was born in 2003.
Larry has owned a house in Normandy, France, for the last 20 years and his youngest children went to school there. He is fluent in French.
The Sun has contacted Larry for comment. Clare Burt has declined to comment.
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