Unfortunately it's not a bowling term. Actor Johnny Knoxville (Born Philip John 'PJ' Clapping) has separated from Melanie Cates, his wife of 11 years.

The 'Jackass' star's representative Amanda Silverman confirmed the news to Us Weekly magazine, saying: "They have separated."

“Yes, Johnny Knoxville is currently separating from his wife,” his rep told the magazine, amid reports that the 35-year-old actor and comedian has moved out of the LA home he shared with his wife and 10-year-old daughter Madison.

According the to magazine, Johnny has moved in with another woman, reported to be a waitress he met while staying at New York’s trendy Mercer Hotel.

Though Johnny has not gone public with his new relationship, an insider tells the magazine, “They’ve been living together since the fall and are staying near his wife’s home. They’re really in love. Johnny only has eyes for her.”

The couple, who got married in 1995, have been plagued by split rumours for years, with unconfirmed reports linking the Jackass star to the likes of Kate Moss and his Dukes of Hazzard co-star Jessica Simpson in 2005.

Despite the split, a source close to Johnny and Melanie is hoping they will give their marriage another go.

The source said:

"I really don't know if they will divorce. They have been separated for a while. They just grew apart."