Inside Ant McPartlin's life away from I'm A Celeb - devastating divorce to secret tattoo
26.11.2023 - 18:17
/ ok.co.uk
Ant McPartlin, who first graced our screens in 1989 as PJ in the Geordie teen drama, Byker Grove, has become a huge household name. Alongside his best mate, Declan Donnelly, he's hosted numerous shows, including I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! which is back on our screens for its 23rd series.
The dynamic duo of Ant and Dec have bagged the Best Presenter award an impressive 22 times at the National Television Awards, with Ant saying they'll only stop hosting when the 'viewers want them to'.
As Ant, now married to Anne-Marie Corbett following a tough divorce with ex-wife, Lisa Armstrong, celebrated his 48th birthday this month under the Australian sun, we take a look back at his time in the limelight... Heartbreaking divorce Make-up artist Lisa and Ant were happily together for 23 years after tying the knot in 2006 at a grand party surrounded by loved ones.
However, in 2017, they announced their split before finalising their divorce in a quick 30-second hearing.
The entertainment world was stunned to learn the marriage hadn't lasted following Ant's stint in rehab, despite Lisa standing by him during his struggle with addiction. Eight months after the then 43 year old TV host left rehab in 2017, he announced in a harsh statement that it was all over, leaving Lisa, then 42, devastated.
Ant decided to take "some space" away from their £6million marital home. A representative shared at the time: "In response to the recent speculation in the media, Ant is very sad to announce that, after eleven years, he is ending his marriage to Lisa McPartlin.
Ant asks for privacy at this difficult time, for both himself, Lisa and their immediate families. No further statement will be made." The couple hadn't spoken since Ant's
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