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Rafe Spall was seen with his new girlfriend Esther Smith they went public with their romance after it was revealed he has split from his wife Elize du Toit.

The son of Timothy Spall, 39, walked hand in hand with Esther, 35, who plays his on-screen wife in the Apple TV+ series, Trying, as they stepped out for the first time.

Their Notting Hill outing comes amid the news that Rafe has split from his wife of 12 years last year after growing apart, according to The Sun.

Budding romance? Rafe Spall was seen with his new girlfriend Esther Smith they went public with their romance after it was revealed he has split from his wife Elize du Toit

Budding romance? Rafe Spall was seen with his new girlfriend Esther Smith they went public with their romance after it was revealed he has split from his wife Elize du Toit

Rafe and Esther, who play Jason and Nikki in the series, appeared in great spirits during the stroll before heading into a local pub.

The English actor looked casually cool in a blue shirt which he layered with a cream mac, blue trousers and a pair of Converse.

Meanwhile, Esther, opted for a cosy casual look in a black jumper and coat, which she wore with straight leg blue jeans and black high-top trainers by the same brand.

Look of love? The son of Timothy Spall, 39, walked hand in hand with Esther, 35, who plays his on-screen wife in the Apple TV+ series, Trying, as they stepped out for the first time

Look of love? The son of Timothy Spall, 39, walked hand in hand with Esther, 35, who plays his on-screen wife in the Apple TV+ series, Trying, as they stepped out for the first time

Beaming: Rafe and Esther, who play Jason and Nikki in the series, appeared in great spirits during the stroll before heading into a local pub

Beaming: Rafe and Esther, who play Jason and Nikki in the series, appeared in great spirits during the stroll before heading into a local pub

Beaming: Rafe and Esther, who play Jason and Nikki in the series, appeared in great spirits during the stroll before heading into a local pub

The Cuckoo star wore a navy beanie hat atop her auburn hair and tucked a pair of sunglasses into her jumper in case of sunshine.

Rafe married former Hollyoaks cast member Elize in 2010 but the couple separated last year after growing apart, according to The Sun.

An onlooker said: ‘They looked very happy and comfortable in each other’s company. Both were laughing and smiling as they walked to the pub for a drink.

‘They were holding hands and seemed to be very close. They gave the impression of being a couple who have been together for some time.’

Dressed down: The English actor looked casually cool in a blue shirt which he layered with a cream mac, blue trousers and a pair of Converse

Dressed down: The English actor looked casually cool in a blue shirt which he layered with a cream mac, blue trousers and a pair of Converse

Casual: Meanwhile, Esther, opted for a cosy casual look in a black jumper and coat, which she wore with straight leg blue jeans and black high-top trainers by the same brand

Casual: Meanwhile, Esther, opted for a cosy casual look in a black jumper and coat, which she wore with straight leg blue jeans and black high-top trainers by the same brand

Casual: Meanwhile, Esther, opted for a cosy casual look in a black jumper and coat, which she wore with straight leg blue jeans and black high-top trainers by the same brand

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Rafe and Esther, and has contacted Elize for comment.

In July this year, Rafe told Filmhounds of his relationship with Esther: ‘I get to hang out with Esther all day. We really get on. She’s my favourite person I’ve ever done acting with.’

In another interview, he told Nerds That Geek: ‘People often comment on the chemistry that we have with each other. 

Separate ways: Rafe married former Hollyoaks cast member Elize in 2010 but the couple separated last year after growing apart, according to The Sun

Separate ways: Rafe married former Hollyoaks cast member Elize in 2010 but the couple separated last year after growing apart, according to The Sun

An onlooker said: 'They looked very happy and comfortable in each other's company. Both were laughing and smiling as they walked to the pub for a drink'

An onlooker said: ‘They looked very happy and comfortable in each other’s company. Both were laughing and smiling as they walked to the pub for a drink’

‘And I’m really pleased that people enjoy it, but… they won’t enjoy it as much as we do.’

Rafe married Elize before moving to The Cotswolds with her in 2019. They share children Lena, 11, Rex, 10, and another six-year-old son.

Earlier this year, Rafe said he regretted not spending more time with his children, telling the i newspaper: ‘Unfortunately I don’t have any other skills to exchange for cash.

‘This is all I have and so I have to go off and do my acting in order to keep them in hummus.’

They said: 'They were holding hands and seemed to be very close. They gave the impression of being a couple who have been together for some time'

They said: ‘They were holding hands and seemed to be very close. They gave the impression of being a couple who have been together for some time’

Family affair: Rafe (right) is the son of screen star Timothy Spall (left) (Timothy and Rafe pictured in December 2014)

Family affair: Rafe (right) is the son of screen star Timothy Spall (left) (Timothy and Rafe pictured in December 2014)

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