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Matt LeBlanc 'splits from Top Gear producer girlfriend' after nearly 6 years together

Friends star Matt LeBlanc has reportedly split from his British girlfriend Aurora Mulligan after nearly six years together.

News of their break up comes after 54-year-old actor Matt, who is best known for playing Joey Tribbiani on the US sitcom, was seen looking downcast over the weekend.

It's claimed he has split from the Top Gear producer - who he met when he previously hosted the motoring show.

They first met back in 2016 when he became the show's first non-UK host.

A source told The Sun that the couple "struck a clean break, but it's still very raw".

In May 2016, it was reported the couple had started dating, and they were later seen at the Hickstead Derby in West Sussex in June.

Matt LeBlanc and Aurora Mulligan were together for nearly six years (PA)
The Friends star has reportedly split from his girlfriend (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

The couple had gone from strength-to-strength since, until now.

Over the weekend, the Hollywood star was spotted grabbing some bits in Sherman Oaks, California, sporting some stubble.

He wore baggy pants and a motoring T-shirt as he kept his head down with shades.

Matt also wore a baseball cap and trainers as he made a rare public appearance.

The rare sighting came shortly after fans' expressed their concern for one of his co-stars.

Matthew Perry, Chandler Bing in Friends, has struggled openly with addiction in the past.

Chris Harris, Matt Baker and Matt LeBlanc on Top Gear (BBC/Jeff Spicer)

But he recently announced he is bringing out a new book, which will feature his highs and lows.

He teased the launch of the tell-all memoir, posting a photo of the cover along with the release date: "11. 1. 22."

He wrote: "So much has been written about me in the past. I thought it was time people heard from me.

"The highs were high, the lows were low. But I have lived to tell the tale, even though at times it looked like I wouldn’t.

"And it’s all in here. I apologize it’s not a pop up book."

Matt and Matthew attended the Friends reunion, which aired in 2021.

Matt became somewhat of an internet sensation after - and he saw the funny side of it.

He starred as Joey Tribbiani in the US sitcom (NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Twitter pointed out his resemblance to pretty much every middle-aged dad we know and the telly favourite became an instant meme.

Fans loved the middle-aged dad vibes and Matt had a giggle too.

Fellow actor and friend Stephen Mangan told Ray Darcy on RTÉ that the star found it funny.

He told the show: "Some of the stuff people were coming up with was absolutely priceless. I'm not sure Matt really understands what was happening!

"Obviously, he is Italian, but he saw the funny side of it. He's got a good sense of humour."

The Mirror has contacted Matt's representative for a comment.

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