The "separation" is over ... and now former "Brady Bunch" star Christopher Knight has finally filed for a divorce from his reality star wife Adrianne Curry ... TMZ has learned.

Back in May, the two announced they were separating to rethink the marriage ... but now, it appears Knight has reached a decision -- and he wants out.

Knight filed divorce papers in L.A. County Superior Court on August 19 ... according to court records obtained by TMZ.

Knight married the "Top Model" winner five years ago ... after they co-starred on "The Surreal Life" together.

A rep for the couple tells us, "They are amicable and remain friends."

Former "Brady Bunch" star Christopher Knight insists his split from wife Adrianne Curry is definitely not one of those nasty break-ups ... saying, "I love her dearly."


Knight was doing a photoshoot near L.A. earlier today when he explained, "We just need some perspective ... that's all it is."

Over the weekend, the two released a joint statement saying they're taking some time apart to rethink their future.

It's the break-up everyone saw coming ..."Brady Bunch" star Christopher Knight and former "Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry announced Sunday they're officially separating to rethink their marriage.




The two made the announcement on their five year wedding anniversary ... putting a relationship on hold that began on reality television when they co-starred on "The Surreal Life" together back in 2005.

It became apparent the relationship had taken a turn for the worse just a few weeks ago ... when Adrianna told TMZ the institution of marriage is like "purgatory" ... a "punishment for whatever else we did."

In case you need a reason NOT to get married -- just listen to Adrianne Curry and her "Brady Bunch" hubby Christopher Knight RIP the institution to shreds. 



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Adrianne Curry is shaking in her high heeled hooker boots over a pregnancy scare. Did she miss her special "monthly visitor"? Actually, no. But she did hear from a "psychic medium" that she is at high risk of finding a bun in her oven and needs to be "super careful."

According to Curry's latest MySpace rant, her medium has asked her numerous times if she's pregnant, freaking the outspoken reality star out! She's even gone so far as to take two pregnancy tests in the last three weeks. Here's a tip -- stop having sex!

So far, no Baby Brady in sight. One might think that the medium would have seen this article coming. Spooky!

TMZ cameras caught up with a slew of TV legends over the weekend during a special celebrity round of "LINGO." The event, hosted by legendary game show guru Chuck Woolery, featured celebrity teams competing in the skill-based word game LINGO ... all for charity of course.

Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry headlined the competition, along with an appearance by Knight's "Brady Bunch" co-star Barry Williams. The celebrity game was played during the highly anticipated LINGO championship match, which took place at the FUN's WorldWide Web Games (W3Games). The winner walked away with a $1 million prize.

The W3Games will air as a one-hour prime time special on GSN on December 3rd, 2006.

Did Florence Henderson skip Christopher Knight's wedding because she doesn't like Adrianne?

Sarah, indeed Mama Brady missed out on witnessing the nuptials between Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry, but it had nothing to do with rumors suggesting she didn't approve of Knight's bride-to-be. Henderson had committed herself to a Memorial Day week full of events at the Indianapolis 500 long before the wedding date of Monday, May 29 was set.

Sources close to Florence have also told TMZ that she and Adrianne are "close friends." So, there is no need to worry about any rifts traveling through this bunch of Bradys.

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Will Jill Marie Jones return to "Girlfriends"?

Yvonne, despite rumors "Girlfriends" actress Jill Marie Jones had been fired, she is still a part of the show. The actress has kept busy though, working on a few big screen projects. In fact, Jill just finished shooting her scenes for the upcoming romantic comedy, "Redrum."

The seventh season of "Girlfriends" makes its CW debut at 8pm on Monday, October 1. Make sure not to miss it! And for more shows returning to The CW, check this out.

What happened to Rider Strong from "Boy Meets World"?

Chelsey, we can promise you that Rider hasn't let his acting skills go to waste. "Kim Possible" and "Pepper Dennis" are among some of the shows he has worked on over the past few years. He even made an appearance in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

But for right now, Rider is focusing on the movie, "Cosmic Radio," along with Michael Madsen, Randy Spelling and Daryl Hannah.

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Has Ruben Studdard disappeared from the limelight?

Fear not, Mary. Second season "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard has been quiet, but not idle. The Velvet Teddy Bear will be launching his third CD titled "The Return" on J Records on September 26, in which he collaborates with various R&B artists such as Ne-Yo. Studdard says he selected the title of the album in response to everyone asking where he'd been. The singer says it "made sense." The first single "Change Me" was released at the end of July.

To get in touch with Ruben, you can visit his website or his Myspace page.


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