Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel split

Reuters

HAPPIER TIMES: Comedian Sarah Silverman and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel have split after five years together, it has been reported.

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Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel - the comedy couple who recently engaged in a hilarious viral video exchange starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck - have split, it has been reported.

Silverman, a stand-up comedian, and Kimmel, a late night talk show host, split after dating for five years, People reported.

"Jimmy and Sarah have and will have no further comment," Kimmel's rep Lewis Kay and Silverman's rep Amy Zvi said in a combined statement.

The pair engaged in a hilarious exchange of videos earlier this year that became popular online topics.

Silverman's I'm F**king Matt Damon has had more than three million hits, and Kimmel's reply, I'm F**king Ben Affleck has had almost 2.5 million.

People named Silverman and Kimmel its Funniest Couple Alive earlier this year.

At the time Silverman, 37, said their relationship worked "because we really, really, really like each other".

"He's kind and funny and maybe the most thoughtful person I know."

Kimmel, 40, replied: "Sarah is funny and smart and good to look at. Plus, she likes fat guys. What more could I ask?"

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