Ant McPartlin’s love story with wife Anne-Marie as couple welcome first baby

Ant McPartlin and his spouse Anne-Marie have celebrated the delivery of their first child collectively, three years after tying the knot.

The couple welcomed their child boy on Tuesday 14 Might 14, with proud dad Ant telling followers on Instagram that they’d named him Wilder. “Child is gorgeous, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon, Dad’s a multitude!” he wrote.

The TV star’s well-known mates have flocked to congratulate him, with former This Morning host Holly Willoughby calling it “stunning information” as she wrote “Welcome to the world Wilder” on Instagram. Myleene Klass mentioned she was “over the moon” and Ant’s Britain’s Acquired Expertise pal Amanda Holden chimed in: “Oh my gosh, that is simply essentially the most superb information. Congratulations.”

Because the household settle in with their new arrival, we take a look again at Ant and Anne-Marie’s relationship.

How Ant & Anne-Marie’s relationship began

Saturday Evening Takeaway star Ant was married to make-up artist Lisa Armstrong for 12 years, however in January 2018 confirmed they have been splitting.

That summer season, rumours began swirling about Ant relationship Anne-Marie, who was his assistant. The presenter performed his playing cards near his chest at first however later opened up about his romance in an interview with The Solar, wherein he referred to as Anne-Marie his “rock”.

The star mentioned the pair had labored collectively for a few years however that “one thing modified” and romance blossomed.

Learn extra: Ant and Dec

In April 2018 Ant pleaded responsible to drink-driving after he was discovered to be greater than twice the authorized alcohol restrict whereas driving in London, and he later sought therapy for alcohol struggles.

Opening as much as The Solar, he mentioned of his girlfriend: “Anne-Marie truthfully is the elemental purpose for the nice change in my life. She’s been my rock. She’s a gorgeous soul. We’re very completely satisfied.”

Ant & Anne-Marie received married in 2021

The couple walked down the aisle in 2021, exchanging vows at St Michael’s Church in Heckfield, Hampshire.

They moved on to lavish 5-star lodge Heckfield Place for his or her reception, the place Ant’s presenting accomplice and shut good friend Dec — who was his greatest man — apparently gave a transferring speech wherein he mentioned Ant was the most effective good friend a person might have.

The marriage was a star-studded affair, with the likes of Cat Deeley, Dermot O’Leary, Christine Lampard and Alesha Dixon among the many friends.

Ant & Anne-Marie’s child information

Earlier this yr discuss began about Ant and Anne-Marie having a child. The TV star fuelled the gossip when he referred to himself as a dad in an interview.

He and Dec had been chatting to Fault journal and so they have been requested what they’d on their plates. Ant mentioned they’d loads of TV on but additionally mirrored on how they wanted time with household. “We’ve each received kids that we have to spend time with for a little bit bit,” he mentioned.

Ant’s relationship with stepdaughters and tribute tattoo

Anne-Marie has two daughters from a former relationship: Poppy and Daisy. And it appears Ant may be very near the women.

When he shared his first peek at Wilder on Instagram, eagle-eyed followers observed that the celeb had a tattoo of a tree on his shoulder. The tree had identify panels entwined within the branches, and the names Daisy and Poppy might be seen.

The gorgeous tribute additionally included the identify “Amzie”, presumably a nickname for Ant’s spouse. Different panels bore the names Milo and Bumble, the TV star’s two canines.