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David Walliams joked that his son Alfred 'didn't need a dad anymore' after the youngster's recent meeting Hollywood A-Lister Tom Cruise.

The Little Britain actor, 52, who shares the ten-year-old with ex-wife Lara Stone, spoke about the exchange with the action star, 60, during his appearance on ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show.

Telling the host: 'I did see [Tom] a week ago. I went to university with Simon Pegg who is in the Mission Impossible movie - he invited me and my son Alfred who is ten'.

'We got to meet Tom and Tom gave my son a really inspirational speech. For about half an hour, I was thinking he doesn’t need a dad anymore'. 

Before adding: 'He’s given the most amazing speech. He was very generous with his time and very, very lovely'.

Last year David shared a snap alongside Tom as they celebrated Sir Michael Caine's 90th birthday at a dinner in London, that featured unlikely guests including Loose Women's Denise Welch.  

During his recent chat show appearance David spoke about what inspires him ahead of the release of his new book Astro Chimp: 'Luckily my son is ten so he is exactly the right age to read my book's. 

'We go for long walks together, walking the dogs and he often comes up with ideas. He came up with this idea, mega monster - I wrote the book and now he says you need to give me 50% of the royalties. I said you'll get it one day!'

He also spoke about is upcoming project and teased about once again reuniting with his former comedy partner saying: 'Me and Matt Lucas are working on a new show together.'

David previously revealed why he wants to keep his young son out of the spotlight, choosing only to share photos with the youngster's face hidden. 

Although David and Dutch model Lara, with whom he split in 2015,  both have high-profile careers, they came to the decision they want Alfred to be able to grow up just like other kids.

Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, David

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