Category: Ant McPartlin

  • Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly leave fans in hysterics as they mimic Aussie twins who went viral for speaking in perfect unison

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly leave fans in hysterics as they mimic Aussie twins who went viral for speaking in perfect unison

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly left fans in hysterics as they parodied the Australian twins who went viral for speaking in perfect unison.

    In the new clip, Ant and Dec, both 49, watched twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers, 47, speak in unison during their live TV interview. 

    The pair then playfully mocked the twins by speaking in unison themselves, leaving fans in hysterics. 

    Kicking off the video, Ant asked Dec: ‘What are you watching?’ 

    The pair then hilariously started speaking in sync, saying: ‘Ahh it’s those Australian twins that talk at the same time. 

    ‘I saw this, weird, isn’t it? Imagine talking at the same time as someone else and saying exactly the same things, how do they do that?

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly leave fans in hysterics as they mimic Aussie twins who went viral for speaking in perfect unison

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly left fans in hysterics as they parodied the Australian twins who went viral for speaking in perfect unison 

    In the new clip, Ant and Dec, both 49, watched twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers, 47 (pictured) speak in unison during their live TV interview

    In the new clip, Ant and Dec, both 49, watched twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers, 47 (pictured) speak in unison during their live TV interview

    ‘I can’t imagine what it must be like. The weirdest part is, I don’t even think they know they’re doing it, bless them. 

    ‘Cuppa tea? ooo yeah go on then, biccy? You read my mind.’ 

    Sharing the post on their joint Instagram account, the duo captioned the hilarious clip: ‘The Australian twins have nothing on us…’ 

    Within less than a day, the video gained more than 40,000 likes and fans flocked to the comment section to express their joy, with one even jokingly comparing the pair to the Chuckle Brothers. 

    One fan wrote: ‘This is why they win all the awards’ followed by several laughing emojis. 

    ‘Giving off chuckle vision vibes (laughing emojis)’; On point. wonder how many takes it took.’; 

    Celeb pal Marvin Humes also commented with clapping hands and rolling on the floor laughing emoji.

    Meanwhile, Adam Thomas commented several laughing emojis. 

    The pair then hilariously started speaking in sync, saying: 'Ahh it's those Australian twins that talk at the same time!'

    The pair then hilariously started speaking in sync, saying: ‘Ahh it’s those Australian twins that talk at the same time!’  

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    Within less than a day, the video gained more than 40,000 likes and fans flocked to the comment section to express their joy, with one comparing the pair to the Chuckle Brothers

    Within less than a day, the video gained more than 40,000 likes and fans flocked to the comment section to express their joy, with one comparing the pair to the Chuckle Brothers

    Celeb pal Marvin Humes also commented with clapping hands and rolling on the floor laughing emoji

    Celeb pal Marvin Humes also commented with clapping hands and rolling on the floor laughing emoji

    Meanwhile, Adam Thomas commented several laughing emojis

    Meanwhile, Adam Thomas commented several laughing emojis

    Ant and Dec were mimicking the moment the twins gave an interview recounting  the terrifying moment their mother came face-to-face with an alleged gunman. 

    The bizarre interview saw the twins give an identical, word-for-word explanation at the exact same time.

    The alleged gunman is alleged to have caused a crash on the Bruce Highway in Queensland that killed a woman, then shot a Good Samaritan in the arm while on a carjacking spree as he fled the crash scene.

    Twins Bridgette and Paula witnessed the chaos firsthand, and their surreal interview – where they answered a journalist’s questions in unison – quickly went viral. 

    The pair described how their mother, who had rushed to help a crash victim, suddenly found herself confronting the alleged gunman emerging from the wreckage.

    ‘And one guy, he was up there with our mum… he goes, “run, he’s got a gun”,’ one sister said, while the other mimicked her speech exactly, word for word.

    ‘And our heart started to pound. And I said, “Oh, mum, where’s mum?” – and poor mum was stuck up there.

    ‘She goes, “Are you alright?” because he had all blood all over his face and he goes, “I’ll shoot you”.’

    In a split-second decision, their mum distracted the alleged gunman and bolted into the surrounding bushland. 

    ‘Mum was distracting him to make him look the other way and he looked the other way and Mum ran into the bush behind the fence and the guy goes, “I’ll find you and I’ll shoot you”.’

    Thankfully, the twins and their mother were able to escape the chaos safely.

    Their interview made headlines around the world, with US media and politics news website Mediaite describing their perfectly in unison recount as ‘surreal’.

    Queensland twins Bridgette and Paula went viral after they spoke in unison during a TV interview on Tuesday

     Queensland twins Bridgette and Paula went viral after they spoke in unison during a TV interview on Tuesday 

  • Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly enjoy a double date with their wives Anne-Marie and Ali as they head to the West End for a night at the theatre

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly enjoy a double date with their wives Anne-Marie and Ali as they head to the West End for a night at the theatre

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were seen enjoying a night out with their wives Anne-Marie Corbett and Ali Astall on London’s West End on Tuesday night.

    The presenting duo were pictured at the Ambassadors Theatre where they watched a production of Benjamin Button, before heading backstage to chat with the cast.

    Ant, 49, who was sporting an all black ensemble with white trainers, held hands with his wife Anne-Marie as they departed the theatre together.

    Anne-Marie, 46, cut a chic figure in a boxy jacket and wide-legged jeans, which she also styled with a pair of white trainers.

    Meanwhile, Dec, 49, opted for smart casual in a T-shirt and jacket with jeans for the occasion, as he left the venue flashing a beaming smile.

    Ali, who looked lovely in a blouse and jeans under her coat, walked alongside Nikki Wheeler, who is married to presenter Jonathan Wilkes.

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly enjoy a double date with their wives Anne-Marie and Ali as they head to the West End for a night at the theatre

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were seen enjoying a night out with their wives Anne-Marie Corbett and Ali Astall on London’s West End on Tuesday night

    The presenting duo were pictured at the Ambassadors Theatre where they watched a production of Benjamin Button, before heading backstage to chat with the cast

    The presenting duo were pictured at the Ambassadors Theatre where they watched a production of Benjamin Button, before heading backstage to chat with the cast

    Ali, who looked lovely in a blouse and jeans under her coat, walked alongside Nikki Wheeler, who is married to presenter Jonathan Wilkes

    Ali, who looked lovely in a blouse and jeans under her coat, walked alongside Nikki Wheeler, who is married to presenter Jonathan Wilkes

    Jonathan, 45, is a TV presenter, actor and composer who presented Stars In Their Eyes and co-founded Soccer Aid with his close friend Robbie Williams in 2006.

    The couple, who are friendly with Ant and Dec and their wives, joined the group for the night out in central London.

    Ant and Dec have been in great spirits in recent weeks after their football club Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool.

    On Saturday, they joined the celebrations for the Trophy Parade at St. James’ Park to celebrate the huge win for the side.

    Ant and Dec beamed and waved to the cameras from the stands of the stadium while an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to celebrate the momentous victory with an open-top bus parade.

    For the occasion, Ant looked smart casual in a black Newcastle United classic football T-shirt and an oversized blazer as he posed alongside his best friend, Dec.

    Meanwhile, Dec appeared delighted, sporting a black button-up varsity jacket, a plain black T-shirt and trousers.

    The parade, which marked the club’s first major trophy in 70 years, set off from St. James’ Park at 4:30pm, with the streets packed with hundreds of thousands of adoring fans, creating an electric atmosphere.

    Ant, 49, who was sporting an all black ensemble with white trainers, held hands with his wife Anne-Marie as they departed the theatre together

    Ant, 49, who was sporting an all black ensemble with white trainers, held hands with his wife Anne-Marie as they departed the theatre together

    Anne-Marie, 46, cut a chic figure in a boxy jacket and wide-legged jeans, which she also styled with a pair of white trainers

    Anne-Marie, 46, cut a chic figure in a boxy jacket and wide-legged jeans, which she also styled with a pair of white trainers

    Meanwhile, Dec, 49, opted for smart casual in a T-shirt and jacket with jeans for the occasion, as he left the venue flashing a beaming smile

    Meanwhile, Dec, 49, opted for smart casual in a T-shirt and jacket with jeans for the occasion, as he left the venue flashing a beaming smile

    Jonathan, 45, is a TV presenter, actor and composer who presented Stars In Their Eyes and co-founded Soccer Aid with his close friend Robbie Williams in 2006 (pictured Jonathan centre)

    Jonathan, 45, is a TV presenter, actor and composer who presented Stars In Their Eyes and co-founded Soccer Aid with his close friend Robbie Williams in 2006 (pictured Jonathan centre)

    The couple, who are friendly with Ant and Dec and their wives, joined the group for the night out in central London

    The couple, who are friendly with Ant and Dec and their wives, joined the group for the night out in central London

    The open-top bus made its way to the Town Moor, where a ticketed Q&A session with Newcastle legends such as Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer took place.

    They celebrated from the stadium as an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to join in the celebrations with an open-top bus parade

    The current squad also took to the stage at 6:30pm to salute their supporters.

    Speaking to Toon fans Ant and Dec on Sky Sports, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said: ‘It’s unbelievable. I didn’t know what to expect today.

    ‘I was hoping for something really special and hoping the weather would be good, but this is incredible, absolutely mind-blowing.’

    Seemingly overcome with emotion, Eddie added: ‘I hoped a few people would turn up, but there’s people hanging from lampposts, out of buildings, I hope everyone is already and stays healthy.

    He continued: ‘When you go to a new club you never know if people will understand your character but I am who I am.

    ‘The people have been brilliant, I can’t thank them enough the way they have embraced me and my family. I’m just glad to have given them some joy.’

    The couple looked in good spirits as they left the theatre together

    The couple looked in good spirits as they left the theatre together

    Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed their first child together last summer

    Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed their first child together last summer

    Dec, Jonathan and Ant were all seen leaving the theatre together

    Dec, Jonathan and Ant were all seen leaving the theatre together

    Earlier this month, Ant and Dec were seen roaring in celebration as Newcastle beat Liverpool at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cu

    Newcastle United secured their first major trophy since they won the 1955 FA Cup final; ending a 70-year trophy drought for the Toon.

    The Saturday Night Takeaway hosts and Newcastle natives were seen celebrating as Dan Burn scored the first in the game just moments before half-time.

    Snaps showed the pair proudly sporting their Newcastle scarves as they tentatively watched on from the stands.

    Ant and Dec then erupted as Newcastle scored their first goal, only to secure another soon after.

    Ant and Dec have been in great spirits in recent weeks after their football club Newcastle United's historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool

    Ant and Dec have been in great spirits in recent weeks after their football club Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool 

  • Ant and Dec look in great spirits as they celebrate Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade from St. James’ Park Stadium following their historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool

    Ant and Dec look in great spirits as they celebrate Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade from St. James’ Park Stadium following their historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were in high spirits on Saturday as they joined the celebrations for Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade at St. James’ Park following the football club’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool. 

    The iconic TV duo, both 49, beamed and waved to the cameras from the stands of the stadium while an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to celebrate the momentous victory with an open-top bus parade. 

    For the occasion, Ant looked smart casual in a black Newcastle United classic football T-shirt and an oversized blazer as he posed alongside his best friend, Dec. 

    Meanwhile, Dec appeared delighted, sporting a black button-up varsity jacket, a plain black T-shirt and trousers. 

    The parade, which marked the club’s first major trophy in 70 years, set off from St. James’ Park at 4:30pm, with the streets packed with hundreds of thousands of adoring fans, creating an electric atmosphere. 

    The open-top bus made its way to the Town Moor, where a ticketed Q&A session with Newcastle legends such as Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer took place. 

    Ant and Dec look in great spirits as they celebrate Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade from St. James’ Park Stadium following their historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool

    Ant McPartlin (left) and Declan Donnelly (right) were in high spirits on Saturday as they joined the celebrations for Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade at St. James’ Park 

    The iconic TV duo, both 49, celebrated from the stadium as an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to join in the celebrations with an open-top bus parade

    The iconic TV duo, both 49, celebrated from the stadium as an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to join in the celebrations with an open-top bus parade 

    The current squad also took to the stage at 6:30pm to salute their supporters. 

    Speaking to Toon fans Ant and Dec on Sky Sports, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said: ‘It’s unbelievable. I didn’t know what to expect today.

    ‘I was hoping for something really special and hoping the weather would be good, but this is incredible, absolutely mind-blowing.’

    Seemingly overcome with emotion, Eddie added: ‘I hoped a few people would turn up, but there’s people hanging from lampposts, out of buildings, I hope everyone is already and stays healthy. 

    He continued: ‘When you go to a new club you never know if people will understand your character but I am who I am. 

    ‘The people have been brilliant, I can’t thank them enough the way they have embraced me and my family. I’m just glad to have given them some joy.’ 

    Earlier in the day, Ant and Dec were spotted entering the chairman’s entrance at St. James’ Park after posing for photos and signing autographs for supporters. 

    A full screening of the Carabao Cup final was held at 2pm. While the streets and buildings were adorned in black and white ahead of the festivities. Numerous celebrity guests were also in attendance. 

    For the occasion, Ant looked smart-casual in a black Newcastle United classic football T-shirt paired with a blazer as he and Dec took to the stage to host the Carabao Cup final screening

    For the occasion, Ant looked smart-casual in a black Newcastle United classic football T-shirt paired with a blazer as he and Dec took to the stage to host the Carabao Cup final screening 

    Meanwhile, Dec appeared delighted, wearing a black button-up varsity jacket, a plain black T-shirt, and the football club's scarf

    Meanwhile, Dec appeared delighted, wearing a black button-up varsity jacket, a plain black T-shirt, and the football club’s scarf 

    The duo exuded energy on stage, getting the large crowd of fans fired up as the celebrations finally got underway

    The duo exuded energy on stage, getting the large crowd of fans fired up as the celebrations finally got underway 

    Earlier this month, Newcastle United won their first domestic trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup

    Earlier this month, Newcastle United won their first domestic trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup

    Former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand, reflecting on the club’s journey, said: ‘We were dubbed ‘the entertainers’, a great title to have but unfortunately we weren’t able to win anything.

    ‘I think this team has got a bit more grit and determination, we might have been a bit more flamboyant but sometimes you need to be a bit more practical.’

    He continued: ‘What’s special about this group is these set of supporters, none of these players will be supported again like this no matter where we go.’

    The parade proceeded through Haymarket and onto the Great North Road before arriving at Town Moor at 5pm.

    The squad took to the stage at 6:30pm, and the night concluded with a light show sponsored by Sela.

    Sky Sports and Newcastle’s official YouTube channel broadcast the event live.

    After the celebrations Ant and Dec took to their joint Instagram account to share a slew of snaps, including this throwback snap

    After the celebrations Ant and Dec took to their joint Instagram account to share a slew of snaps, including this throwback snap

    In another snap, the pair couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they posed for a snap with the players

    In another snap, the pair couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they posed for a snap with the players

    Meanwhile, in another snap, Dec could be seen screaming for joy towards the camera as a player got lifted up behind him

    Meanwhile, in another snap, Dec could be seen screaming for joy towards the camera as a player got lifted up behind him 

    Ant and Dec also shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the large crowd that turned up to support the football club

    Ant and Dec also shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the large crowd that turned up to support the football club 

    During the day, the duo also boarded the open-top bus parade to celebrate the momentous victory

    During the day, the duo also boarded the open-top bus parade to celebrate the momentous victory

    In the stadium, they also beamed as they proudly held up the Carabao Cup for a photo

    In the stadium, they also beamed as they proudly held up the Carabao Cup for a photo 

    Earlier this month, Ant and Dec were seen roaring in celebration as Newcastle beat Liverpool at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup.

    Newcastle United secured their first major trophy since they won the 1955 FA Cup final; ending a 70-year trophy drought for the Toon.

    The Saturday Night Takeaway hosts and Newcastle natives were seen celebrating as Dan Burn scored the first in the game just moments before half-time.

    Snaps showed the pair proudly sporting their Newcastle scarves as they tentatively watched on from the stands. 

    Ant and Dec then erupted as Newcastle scored their first goal, only to secure another soon after. 

  • Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI surprises his young fans with the help of his Madam Tussauds waxwork

    Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI surprises his young fans with the help of his Madam Tussauds waxwork

    KSI left his Britain’s Got Talent fans in shock during a prank at Madame Tussaud’s.

    The long-running show returned to TV screens last month and saw the YouTube star, 31, make his first appearance on the judging panel.

    Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly explained that KSI would be filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who couldn’t make it to Blackpool as he was filming Dancing with the Stars in the US.

    In a preview clip from this week’s show, KSI surprised some young fans who thought they were going to see his waxwork. 

    As various youngsters posed for a photo with the figure, KSI crept in and gave them a surprise meet and greet. 

    KSI surprised his fans so much that some of them were left speechless and almost teary. 

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    KSI left his Britain’s Got Talent fans shocked over prank as he unveiled his life-like waxwork on Friday

    The long-running show returned to TV screens last month and saw the YouTube star, 31, make his first ever appearance on the judging panel

    The long-running show returned to TV screens last month and saw the YouTube star, 31, make his first ever appearance on the judging panel

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    KSI has been a huge hit with BGT viewers after he made his debut as a judge on the talent competition during last month’s launch show.

    The star was roped in to cover for Bruno’s three-day absence, and fans were left impressed by his debut on the programme as they called for him to replace Bruno.

    Viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to comment on his infectious enthusiasm and ‘hilarious’ quips as they heaped praise on the influencer.

    Comments included: ‘@KSI was made for BGT!’; ‘Delighted that my one of my favourite TV shows is back! Great that KSI is a guest judge’;

    ‘#BritainsGotTalent How hilarious is KSI lmfao can we keep him as a full time judge!!!!’; ‘KSI so much better than Bruno’;

    ‘KSI is actually a great judge so far’; ‘Actually good addition adding much needed fun.’

    In signing KSI, BGT bosses were said to be hoping that he would bring in some of his 80million followers as viewers of the long-running reality TV show.

    An insider said of the signing: ‘Their new judge doesn’t just know a thing or two about entertaining, he has a colossal following who are largely young and tech savvy, which is just the sort of viewer that the show now thrives on.

    And now, KSI has given his younger fan base a treat as he put on a display showcasing a waxwork figure of himself dressed in a red and black tracksuit

    And now, KSI has given his younger fan base a treat as he put on a display showcasing a waxwork figure of himself dressed in a red and black tracksuit

    In a clip shared to YouTube, KSI can be seen shocking his fans so much that they were left speechless and almost teary

    In a clip shared to YouTube, KSI can be seen shocking his fans so much that they were left speechless and almost teary

    Britain’s Got Talent fans call for KSI to replace Bruno Tonioli as a permanent judge as he wows with his debut

    BGT fans were left delighted when KSI made his debut as a judge on the talent competition during last month’s launch show 

    KSI was roped in to cover for Bruno's three-day absence, and fans were left seriously impressed by his debut on the programme as they called for him to replace Bruno

    KSI was roped in to cover for Bruno’s three-day absence, and fans were left seriously impressed by his debut on the programme as they called for him to replace Bruno 

    ‘BGT isn’t just a TV show it’s a global internet phenomenon as well, with clips of the various acts being watched a staggering 24 billion times around the world. 

    ‘Which is why KSi is the perfect match, as his music alone has been streamed 2.7billion times.’

    His signing prompted speculation that Bruno wouldn’t be back for the latest series, with the star firmly hitting back at the reports, insisting he’d return ‘with bells on’. 

    Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon have all once again returned to the judging panel for the 2025 series. 

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    Viewers took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to comment on his infectious enthusiasm and 'hilarious' quips as they heaped praise on the influencer

    Viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to comment on his infectious enthusiasm and ‘hilarious’ quips as they heaped praise on the influencer

    KSI is filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who couldn't make it to three days of filming Blackpool as he was busy working on Dancing with the Stars in the US

    KSI is filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who couldn’t make it to three days of filming Blackpool as he was busy working on Dancing with the Stars in the US

    Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon (L-R with KSI and Bruno) have all once again returned to the judging panel for the 2025 series

    Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon (L-R with KSI and Bruno) have all once again returned to the judging panel for the 2025 series

    The new season is also set for a huge format change as it will be the longest series ever with four months of episodes.

    Rather than its normal start date of April, it kicked off on February 22 with episodes airing each Saturday night, replacing the traditional nightly episodes.

    The live semi-finals – which usually air nightly over the course of one week – will now be shown weekly on Saturdays also. 

    A large chunk of the auditions have also been filmed in Blackpool rather than the London Palladium. 

    Britain’s Got Talent will resume next Saturday 22nd March on ITV1 and ITVX 

  • Britain’s Got Talent fans call for KSI to replace Bruno Tonioli as a permanent judge as he wows with his debut

    Britain’s Got Talent fans call for KSI to replace Bruno Tonioli as a permanent judge as he wows with his debut

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    Britain’s Got Talent fans were left delighted when KSI made his debut as a judge on the talent competition during Saturday night’s launch show.

    The long-running show returned to TV screens this weekend and saw the YouTube star, 31, make his first ever appearance on the judging panel.

    Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly explained that KSI would be filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who couldn’t make it to Blackpool as he was filming Dancing with the Stars in the US.

    KSI was roped in to cover for his three days absence, and fans were left seriously impressed by his debut on the programme as they called for him to replace Bruno.

    Viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to comment on his infectious enthusiasm and ‘hilarious’ quips as they heaped praise on the influencer.

    Comments included: ‘@KSI was made for BGT!’; ‘Delighted that my one of my favourite TV shows is back! Great that KSI is a guest judge’;

    Britain’s Got Talent fans call for KSI to replace Bruno Tonioli as a permanent judge as he wows with his debut

    Britain’s Got Talent fans were left delighted when KSI made his debut as a judge on the talent competition during Saturday night’s launch show

    The long-running show returned to TV screens this weekend and saw the YouTube star, 31, make his first ever appearance on the judging panel

    The long-running show returned to TV screens this weekend and saw the YouTube star, 31, make his first ever appearance on the judging panel 

    ‘#BritainsGotTalent How hilarious is KSI lmfao can we keep him as a full time judge!!!!’; ‘KSI so much better than Bruno’;

    ‘KSI is actually a great judge so far’; ‘Actually good addition adding much needed fun.’

    In signing KSI, BGT bosses were said to be hoping that he would bring in some of his 80million followers as viewers of the long-running reality TV show.

    An insider said of the signing: ‘Their new judge doesn’t just know a thing or two about entertaining, he has a colossal following who are largely young and tech savvy, which is just the sort of viewer that the show now thrives on.

    ‘BGT isn’t just a TV show it’s a global internet phenomenon as well, with clips of the various acts being watched a staggering 24 billion times around the world. 

    ‘Which is why KSi is the perfect match, as his music alone has been streamed 2.7billion times.’

    His signing prompted speculation that Bruno wouldn’t be back for the latest series, with the star firmly hitting back at the reports, insisting he’d return ‘with bells on’. 

    Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon have all once again returned to the judging panel for the 2025 series. 

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    Viewers took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to comment on his infectious enthusiasm and 'hilarious' quips as they heaped praise on the influencer

    Viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to comment on his infectious enthusiasm and ‘hilarious’ quips as they heaped praise on the influencer

    KSI is filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who couldn't make it to three days of filming Blackpool as he was busy working on Dancing with the Stars in the US

    KSI is filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who couldn’t make it to three days of filming Blackpool as he was busy working on Dancing with the Stars in the US

    Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon (L-R with KSI and Bruno) have all once again returned to the judging panel for the 2025 series

    Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon (L-R with KSI and Bruno) have all once again returned to the judging panel for the 2025 series

    The new season is also set for a huge format change as it will be the longest series ever with four months of episodes.

    Rather than its normal start date of April, it kicked off on February 22 with episodes airing each Saturday night, replacing the traditional nightly episodes.

    The live semi-finals – which usually air nightly over the course of one week – will now be shown weekly on Saturdays also. 

    A large chunk of the auditions have also been filmed in Blackpool rather than the London Palladium. 

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  • Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong takes a swipe at ‘c***’ exes in cryptic post

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong takes a swipe at ‘c***’ exes in cryptic post

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    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has taken a swipe at her ‘c***’ exes in a cryptic post. 

    The make up artist, 48, re-shared a brutal post to her Instagram Story from Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. 

    The post read: ‘Think your ex is c***? For a minimum donation of $5, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will let you name a pile of elephant dung after an ex. Or anyone really!’  

    Lisa split from I’m A Celeb host Ant, 49,  in 2018 after 18 years of marriage. 

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May.

    Lisa then went on to date Sky electrician James Green in 2020 but their split came ‘out of the blue’ in August 2023. 

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong takes a swipe at ‘c***’ exes in cryptic post

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has taken a swipe at her ‘c***’ exes in a cryptic post

    The make up artist, 48, re-shared a brutal post to her Instagram Story from Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

    The make up artist, 48, re-shared a brutal post to her Instagram Story from Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

    Speaking at the time a friend said that the end of their three-year relationship had been amicable and that the former couple would remain friends.

    The source said: ‘I don’t really know what has gone wrong. The two of them were only on a swanky holiday together in the Caribbean or somewhere about eight weeks ago.

    ‘He was with her one day, and he just wasn’t with her the next day. There was no inkling that anything was wrong.’

    Lisa started dating father-of-two James in 2020 when he was estranged from his wife Kirsty after moving out of their marital home in Hampshire.

    He helped her find love again after her split in 2018 from her husband, Ant, famed for his double act with co-presenter Dec Donnelly.

    Lisa, who married Ant in 2006, was reported in January 2020 to have received £31m as part of a divorce settlement with her famous Geordie ex-husband.

    But she took to Twitter to dismiss the claims, posting a message saying: ‘Nope a load of nonsense AGAIN….’

    Lisa also reportedly kept the former £5m home in west London which she once shared with the I’m a Celebrity presenter and host of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

    Lisa split from I'm A Celeb host Ant, 49, in 2018 after 18 years of marriage

    Lisa split from I’m A Celeb host Ant, 49, in 2018 after 18 years of marriage

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May (pictured in 2021)

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May (pictured in 2021)

    Lisa then went on to date Sky electrician James Green in 2020 but their split came 'out of the blue' in August 2023

    Lisa then went on to date Sky electrician James Green in 2020 but their split came ‘out of the blue’ in August 2023 

    In January she took their five-bedroom west London mansion off the market after it was on the market for just under a year.

    The property is no longer on Rightmove, with a message reading that it has been ‘removed by the agent’ rather than sold.

    The Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist slashed £250,000 off the asking price of the home she previously shared with Ant back in August 2024.

    She placed the fire-ravaged place up for sale for £4million in May 2024 but had to drop the price just three months later after it failed to excite buyers. 

    The divorced couple, who split in 2018, bought the property, which is on an exclusive street in Chiswick, for £2.3million in 2006.

  • Ant left in stitches after AI does not recognise Dec – as pair’s attempt to generate pics of them ‘eating cheese’ and ‘skiing’ goes hilariously wrong

    Ant left in stitches after AI does not recognise Dec – as pair’s attempt to generate pics of them ‘eating cheese’ and ‘skiing’ goes hilariously wrong

    They are rarely spotted away from each other’s sides, as their career as a TV double act continues to go from strength to strength. 

    But it turns out new AI system Grok, generated by X, was having none of it, succeeding only in recognising Ant McPartlin and blanking completely when it came to Declan Donnelly.

    Playing around with the technology in an Instagram video on Wednesday, the duo quickly realised that one was more popular with the system than the other.

    Looking intently at his computer, Ant, 49, began by saying: ‘Dec you know X has got this new AI? And you know that I love a bit of AI.’

    Dec, 49, joked: ‘Why aye.’

    Ant continued: ‘Why aye. Every time I put you into Grok it doesn’t…well watch, just watch what happens…Let’s just start with “Ant and Dec”…’

    Ant left in stitches after AI does not recognise Dec – as pair’s attempt to generate pics of them ‘eating cheese’ and ‘skiing’ goes hilariously wrong

    Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were left in stitches after AI did not recognise Dec – as pair’s attempt to generate pics of them ‘eating cheese’ and ‘skiing’ went hilariously wrong on Instagram on Wednesday

    Playing around with the technology in an Instagram video on Wednesday, the duo quickly realised that one was more popular with the system than the other

    Playing around with the technology in an Instagram video on Wednesday, the duo quickly realised that one was more popular with the system than the other

    After typing 'Ant and Dec' into the search bar, the former said: 'Do you see the problem here? Who's he? And who's he? Who's he?'

    After typing ‘Ant and Dec’ into the search bar, the former said: ‘Do you see the problem here? Who’s he? And who’s he? Who’s he?’

    To the presenter’s amazement, the AI spat out a host of pictures of Ant with another random person, not ressembling his co-host, 49, in the slightest.

    ‘Do you see the problem here?’ Ant said. ‘Who’s he? And who’s he? Who’s he?’

    ‘OK “Ant and Dec eating cheese”…oh there you go, there’s me. There’s me eating cheese on my own. The second one…’ 

    ‘Is you and Jeff Stelling,’ Dec butted in.

    Ant added: ‘The third one is me and me. And the fourth one is me and what looks like a Sunday League football player – doesn’t look like you…”Ant and Dec skiing”… this should be simple. Again there’s me and me; me and a rando…’

    ‘Prince William,’ Dec said.

    Ant continued: ‘Me and me in shades; and me and a girl. What the hell?’

    Dec fumed: ‘I’m flabbergasted and I’m shocked and appalled.’

    Dec seemed to enjoy the experiment a good deal less than his co-presenter

    Dec seemed to enjoy the experiment a good deal less than his co-presenter

    Ant continued: 'OK "Ant and Dec eating cheese"...oh there you go, there's me. There's me eating cheese on my own. The second one...' - 'Is you and Jeff Stelling!' Dec joked

    Ant continued: ‘OK “Ant and Dec eating cheese”…oh there you go, there’s me. There’s me eating cheese on my own. The second one…’ – ‘Is you and Jeff Stelling!’ Dec joked

    After the ordeal, Dec fumed: 'I'm flabbergasted and I'm shocked and appalled'

    After the ordeal, Dec fumed: ‘I’m flabbergasted and I’m shocked and appalled’

    The pair finally typed in ‘Dec and a sausage roll’ to give the system one more chance at working out who Ant’s sidekick was.

    Dec observed: ‘It’s just a sausage roll, for goodness sake.’

    ‘But it looks like a very tasty sausage roll though!’ Ant joked. 

    It is not the pair’s first encounter with AI as the duo tried to get to grips with the AI in 2023 by generating a series of hilarious computer-generated images.

    The pair transformed into a pair of leotard-clad figure skaters in one snap complete with bright blue hair and black bow ties.

    In another photo, they were faced with animals climbing on their heads while surrounded by pigs and goats.

    The TV duo also took some inspiration from their I’m A Celebrity hosting duties as they posed before a jungle backdrop while clad in hiking gear.

    The pair then transformed into tennis players as they posed before a fake court complete with rackets and polo shirts.

    It is not the pair's first encounter with AI as the duo tried to get to grips with the AI in 2023 by generating a series of hilarious computer-generated image

    It is not the pair’s first encounter with AI as the duo tried to get to grips with the AI in 2023 by generating a series of hilarious computer-generated image 

    The TV duo took some inspiration from their I'm A Celebrity hosting duties as they posed before a jungle backdrop while clad in hiking gear

    The TV duo took some inspiration from their I’m A Celebrity hosting duties as they posed before a jungle backdrop while clad in hiking gear 

    The pair then transformed into tennis players as they posed before a fake court complete with rackets and polo shirts

    The pair then transformed into tennis players as they posed before a fake court complete with rackets and polo shirts

    In the final snap, the pals were clad in matching black tops and white trousers while posing on a golf course.

    Alongside the post, shared to their joint Instagram account, they wrote: ‘August’s been pretty AI-dyllic so far’.

    Ant's ex-wife Lisa (pictured, right) has taken their £2.3million five-bedroom west London mansion off the market after it was up for just under a year

    Ant’s ex-wife Lisa (pictured, right) has taken their £2.3million five-bedroom west London mansion off the market after it was up for just under a year 

    The I'm A Celeb host married Anne-Marie in 2021 (pictured) and were recently spotted in Barbados

    The I’m A Celeb host married Anne-Marie in 2021 (pictured) and were recently spotted in Barbados

    Elsewhere, Ant and his wife Anne-Marie looked every inch the loving couple as they frolicked in the sea during a winter getaway to Barbados last month. 

    The couple were seen larking around in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island, with Ant barely able to keep his hands off his wife.

    Footage of the couple, taken by another hotel guest, showed them struggling to stand as waves broke against them.

    Struggling to contain their laughter, Ant and Anne-Marie, 46, could be seen holding hands as they tried to stay upright in the water.

    Suites at the opulent Fairmont Royal Pavilion – where a long list of celebs including Kylie Minogue and Justin Bieber have stayed – begin at $2298 (£1,862) per night after tax and offer breathtaking views out to the ocean. 

  • Ant McPartlin bundles up in a navy padded coat to take his beloved dogs for a walk in Richmond Park

    Ant McPartlin bundles up in a navy padded coat to take his beloved dogs for a walk in Richmond Park

    Ant McPartlin enjoyed a spot of fresh air on Monday as he took his beloved dogs for a walk in London’s Richmond Park.

    The presenter 49, wrapped up warm in a navy padded coat as he braved the cool winter weather during the low-key outing. 

    Cutting a casual figure, the star added dark blue joggers and white trainers to his look.

    The star completed his winter ensemble with a pair of dark navy gloves. 

    Ant shares chocolate Labrador Hurley with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, while he has two maltipoos, Milo and Bumble, with his current wife Anne-Marie Corbett.  

    Ant’s outing comes days after his ex-wife Lisa has taken their £2.3million five-bedroom west London mansion off the market after it was on the market for just under a year.

    Ant McPartlin bundles up in a navy padded coat to take his beloved dogs for a walk in Richmond Park

    Ant McPartlin enjoyed a spot of fresh air on Monday as he took his beloved dogs for a walk in London’s Richmond Park

    The presenter 49, wrapped up warm in a navy padded coat as he braved the cool winter weather during the low-key outing

    The presenter 49, wrapped up warm in a navy padded coat as he braved the cool winter weather during the low-key outing

    The property is no longer on Rightmove, with a message reading that it has been ‘removed by the agent’ rather than sold.

    It comes after the Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist, 48, slashed £250,000 off the asking price of the home she previously share with Ant, 49, back in August.

    She placed the fire-ravaged place up for sale for £4million in May 2024 but had to drop the price just three months later after it failed to excite buyers. 

    The divorced couple, who split in 2018, bought the property, which is on an exclusive street in Chiswick, for £2.3million in 2006.

    Lisa was handed the keys to the semi-detached property as part of her divorce deal from Ant.

    The property, which she has reportedly been renting out, boasts three bathrooms and two cloakrooms. 

    MailOnline contacted representatives for Lisa for comment at the time. 

    Elsewhere, Ant and his wife Anne-Marie looked every inch the loving couple as they frolicked in the sea during a winter getaway to Barbados last month.

    Ant shares chocolate Labrador Hurley with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, while he has two maltipoos, Milo and Bumble, with his current wife Anne-Marie Corbett

    Ant shares chocolate Labrador Hurley with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, while he has two maltipoos, Milo and Bumble, with his current wife Anne-Marie Corbett

    Ant's outing comes days after his ex-wife Lisa has taken their £2.3million five-bedroom west London mansion off the market after it was on the market for just under a year

    Ant’s outing comes days after his ex-wife Lisa has taken their £2.3million five-bedroom west London mansion off the market after it was on the market for just under a year 

    I'm A Celeb host Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage (seen together in 2015)

    I’m A Celeb host Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage (seen together in 2015)

    The couple were seen larking around in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island, with Ant barely able to keep his hands off his wife.

    Footage of the couple, taken by another hotel guest, showed them struggling to stand as waves broke against them.

    Struggling to contain their laughter, Ant and Anne-Marie, 46, could be seen holding hands as they tried to stay upright in the water.

    A second video showed Ant relaxing on his own in the water, wearing sunglasses and with cerulean blue water up to his shoulders. 

    Elsewhere, Ant and his wife Anne-Marie looked every inch the loving couple as they frolicked in the sea during a winter getaway to Barbados last month

    Elsewhere, Ant and his wife Anne-Marie looked every inch the loving couple as they frolicked in the sea during a winter getaway to Barbados last month 

    The couple were seen playing in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island

    The couple were seen playing in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island

    Ant’s heavily tattooed torso was on full show in his peach-coloured swimming trunks.

    Whilst Anne-Marie was dressed in a black and white swimsuit.

    Suites at the opulent Fairmont Royal Pavilion – where a long list of celebs including Kylie Minogue and Justin Bieber have stayed – begin at $2298 (£1,862) per night after tax and offer breathtaking views out to the ocean.

    It appears that the couple jetted to Barbados to celebrate the festive season, as they were spotted on the beach in December.

  • Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong ‘takes their £2.3million five-bed west London mansion off the market’ – after slashing £250,000 off the asking price last year

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong ‘takes their £2.3million five-bed west London mansion off the market’ – after slashing £250,000 off the asking price last year

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has taken their £2.3million five-bed west London mansion off the market after it was on the market for just under a year.

    The property is no longer on Rightmove, with a message reading that it has been ‘removed by the agent’ rather than sold.

    It comes after the Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, slashed £250,000 off the asking price of the home she previously share with Ant, 49, back in August.

    She placed the fire-ravaged place up for sale for £4million in May 2024 but has had to drop the price just three months into the sale after it failed to excite buyers. 

    The divorced couple, who split in 2018, bought the property, which is on an exclusive street in Chiswick, for £2.3million in 2006.

    Lisa was handed the keys to the semi-detached property as part of her divorce deal from Ant.

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong ‘takes their £2.3million five-bed west London mansion off the market’ – after slashing £250,000 off the asking price last year

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has taken their £2.3million five-bed west London mansion off the market after it was on the market for just under a year

    I'm A Celeb host Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage (seen together in 2015)

    I’m A Celeb host Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage (seen together in 2015)

    The property, which she has reportedly been renting out, boasts three bathrooms and two cloakrooms. 

    MailOnline has contacted representatives for Lisa for comment. 

    It comes after the lavish home was gripped by a fire in September 2023, costing £1million worth of damage.

    Lisa rented the property to a family of six but it has remained empty since the fire.

    A source told The Sun newspaper that Lisa ‘doesn’t want the hassle anymore’ and has bought a new home nearby which has a pool and a gym.

    They said: ‘Lisa has long since moved on, but this is one of the last connections she has from her marriage to Ant’.

    A Daily Mirror photographer at the time reported that the house was being rented by a family of six, and their nanny first spotted smoke coming from the first floor bedroom.

    The only people in the house at the time are thought to have been the nanny and the cleaner – and the blaze is believed to have been electrical, the newspaper reported.

    One of the bedrooms includes a primary suite with a dressing area and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a study, a games room and a bar area.

    She placed the fire-ravaged place up for sale for £4million in May 2024 but dropped the price just three months into the sale (pictured after the fire in September 2023)

    She placed the fire-ravaged place up for sale for £4million in May 2024 but dropped the price just three months into the sale (pictured after the fire in September 2023) 

    The divorced couple, who split in 2018, bought the property, which is on an exclusive street in Chiswick, for £2.3million in 2006 (pictured on their wedding day)

    The divorced couple, who split in 2018, bought the property, which is on an exclusive street in Chiswick, for £2.3million in 2006 (pictured on their wedding day)

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May

    It comes after Lisa hit out at 'losers' in a cryptic end of year post last month

    It comes after Lisa hit out at ‘losers’ in a cryptic end of year post last month 

    The mansion, which was listed on RightMove, is described as ‘a substantial double-fronted family home’ and located on ‘a sought-after residential road’.

    The property includes an 80ft south facing rear garden – with a self-contained garden studio, as well as a gym room and games/cinema room/bar area, according to the listing.

    The 27 photos attached show off the spacious pad and garden, which is adorned with trees and decking, with some bedrooms appearing to have had the floors ripped out.

    Lisa has since moved into a new property nearby and recently described the abode as her ‘happy place’ – sharing snaps of several rooms which she had designed to her taste.

    It comes after Lisa hit out at ‘losers’ in a cryptic end of year post last month.

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist  took to her Instagram Story to share a brutal quote.

    It read: ‘Cheers to the people who love us, the losers who lost us, and the lucky b**tards who get to meet us.’

    She then posted an inspirational quote, which made reference to the struggles she’s faced this year.

    It read: ‘You spent 2024 in survival mode. 2025 is your time to rise, rebuild, and thrive.’

    I’m A Celeb host Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May.

  • Ant McPartlin looks blissfully happy as he struggles to keep his hands off wife Anne-Marie in rare uninhibited PDA on Barbados beach

    Ant McPartlin looks blissfully happy as he struggles to keep his hands off wife Anne-Marie in rare uninhibited PDA on Barbados beach

    Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie looked every inch the loving couple as they frolicked in the sea during a winter getaway to Barbados.

    The couple were seen larking around in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island, with Ant barely able to keep his hands off his wife.

    Footage of the couple, taken by another hotel guest, showed them struggling to stand as waves broke against them.

    Struggling to contain their laughter, Ant, 49, and Anne-Marie, 46, could be seen holding hands as they tried to stay upright in the water.

    A second video showed relaxing on his own in the water, wearing sunglasses and with cerulean blue water up to his shoulders.

    Antn’s heavily tattooed torso was on full show in his peach-coloured swimming trunks, whilst Anne-Marie was dressed in a black and white swimsuit.

    Ant McPartlin looks blissfully happy as he struggles to keep his hands off wife Anne-Marie in rare uninhibited PDA on Barbados beach

    Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie looked every inch the loving couple as they frolicked in the sea during a winter getaway to Barbados

    The couple were seen playing in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island

    The couple were seen playing in the water in front of the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion hotel on the western coast of the Caribbean island

    Suites at the opulent Fairmont Royal Pavilion – where a long list of celebs including Kylie Minogue and Justin Bieber have stayed – begin at $2298 (£1,862) per night after tax and offer breathtaking views out to the ocean.

    It appears that the couple jetted to Barbados to celebrate the festive season, as they were spotted on the beach last month.

    Just weeks earlier, the couple had returned to the UK after Ant and his presenting partner Declan Donnelly finished filmed I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! 

    Ant and Anne-Marie married in the summer of 2021 at the five-star Heckfield Place Hotel in Hampshire.

    Their star-studded guest list included Frank and Christine Lampard, David Walliams and Phillip Schofield.

    Ant is a devoted stepfather to his wife’s daughters who she shares with her ex-husband Scott Corbett.

    The Geordie presenter even mentioned one of them during his I’m A Celeb aftershow, Jungle Club last month, and said: ‘It’s snowing in some parts of the UK as I spoke to my daughter in Newcastle and it’s snowing there, she’s making snowballs. It’s laid down that much.’

    The presenter was previously married to Lisa Armstrong but the couple divorced after 12 years in 2018. 

    Footage of the couple, taken by another hotel guest, showed them struggling to stand as waves broke against them

    Footage of the couple, taken by another hotel guest, showed them struggling to stand as waves broke against them

    Struggling to contain their laughter, Ant and Anne-Marie could be seen holding hands as they tried to stay upright in the water

    Struggling to contain their laughter, Ant and Anne-Marie could be seen holding hands as they tried to stay upright in the water

    In May, Ant became a father for the first time as he welcomed son Wilder with wife Anne-Marie, who he married in 2021

    In May, Ant became a father for the first time as he welcomed son Wilder with wife Anne-Marie, who he married in 2021 

    This year’s trip Down under was not the first for Anne-Marie who has joined the star in Australia for his I’m A Celeb hosting duties for a number of years having originally met him as his personal assistant in 2017.

    In 2019, she even took her two daughter but Ant and Anne-Marie’s first trip as a married couple came in 2022 after they tied the knot a year earlier. 

    Last month Ant revealed he was nervous about being away from his son for the first time. 

    Despite hosting the series since it first launched in 2002, this year’s filming was slightly different for the star after he became a father for the first time back in May.

    Before the start of the show, a source told OK! Magazine: ‘Ant is feeling really emotional about being so far away from Anne-Marie and Wilder. It’s the longest he has left them for and it’s going to be so difficult.

    They added: ‘Anne-Marie and Ant are going to stay in constant communication and FaceTime lots, but he is worried about the time difference. When he wakes up, Anne Marie will have put Wilder to bed, so, it’s tough to navigate.

    ‘Ant has made sure Anne Marie has a strong support system back home and he knows Wilder will be safe with his mum, he will just be missing them a lot.’

  • Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong hits out at ‘losers’ in cryptic end of year post

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong hits out at ‘losers’ in cryptic end of year post

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    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong hit out at ‘losers’ in a cryptic end of year post on Sunday.

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, took to her Instagram Story to share a brutal quote.

    It read: ‘Cheers to the people who love us, the losers who lost us, and the lucky bastards who get to meet us.’

    She then posted an inspirational quote, which made reference to the struggles she’s faced this year. 

    It read: ‘You spent 2024 in survival mode. 2025 is your time to rise, rebuild, and thrive.’

    I’m A Celeb host Ant, 49, and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage. 

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong hits out at ‘losers’ in cryptic end of year post

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong hit out at ‘losers’ in a cryptic end of year post on Sunday

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, took to her Instagram Story to share a brutal quote

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, took to her Instagram Story to share a brutal quote

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May.

    It comes after Lisa introduced a new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday.

    She gushed: ‘I can’t wait to meet you,’ as she posed a slew of heartwarming images of her newborn great nephew.

    She posted a series of pictures of the little one in a sweet elephant babygrow as she congratulated his parents and shared that he had been born on Boxing Day.

    Lisa wrote in her caption: ‘Introducing baby Bowers. Congratulations @morgan.brookex and @bowerz17 He’s just perfect! Jude John-Noel born 26/12/24 5lb 5oz. Great Aunty Cise can’t wait to meet you baby boy.’

    The brunette beauty has been a makeup artist on Strictly for 17 years, and is responsible for some of the show’s most iconic looks. 

    Ant, who has just come back from Australia after hosting I’m A Celeb, and Lisa, split six years ago.

    As well as welcoming his son earlier this year, Ant also unveiled his new tattoo which is a tribute to his family.

    I'm A Celeb host Ant, 49, and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage (seen together in 2015)

    I’m A Celeb host Ant, 49, and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage (seen together in 2015)

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May

    She then posted an inspirational quote, which made reference to the struggles she's faced this year. It read: 'You spent 2024 in survival mode. 2025 is your time to rise, rebuild, and thrive'

    She then posted an inspirational quote, which made reference to the struggles she’s faced this year. It read: ‘You spent 2024 in survival mode. 2025 is your time to rise, rebuild, and thrive’

    Holding the newborn, Ant revealed a family tree tattoo on his upper arm, however fan accused him of ‘snubbing’ fog Hurley whose name didn’t seem to be on the design.

    Ant addressed fans’ concerns as he wrote: ‘Hey all, I just wanted to say thank You so much for the kind messages of love and well wishes for our baby Wilder. He’s doing great.

    ‘Glad you loved the tattoo as well. For all you dog lovers who asked why my beloved Hurley wasn’t on the family tree… he was!! 

    ‘He was just covered by our newborn. All my love, gratitude and heartfelt thanks A.’

  • Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduces new member of the family in adorable post

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduces new member of the family in adorable post

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduced a new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday.

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, gushed: ‘I can’t wait to meet you,’ as she posed a slew of heartwarming images of her newborn great nephew.

    She posted a series of pictures of the little one in a sweet elephant babygrow as she congratulated his parents and shared that he had been born on Boxing Day.

    Lisa wrote in her caption: ‘Introducing baby Bowers. Congratulations @morgan.brookex and @bowerz17 He’s just perfect! Jude John-Noel born 26/12/24 5lb 5oz. Great Aunty Cise can’t wait to meet you baby boy.’

    The brunette beauty has been a makeup artist on Strictly for 17 years, and is responsible for some of the show’s most iconic looks. 

    Ant, who has just come back from Australia after hosting I’m A Celeb, and Lisa, split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.

    Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduces new member of the family in adorable post

    Ant McPartlin ‘s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduced a new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, gushed: 'I can't wait to meet you,' as she posed a slew of heartwarming images of her newborn great nephew

    The Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist, 48, gushed: ‘I can’t wait to meet you,’ as she posed a slew of heartwarming images of her newborn great nephew

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May.

    For years, Ant and Lisa have been embroiled in a custody battle over their beloved pet dog Hurley.

    Lisa shares joint custody of Hurley with Ant but reports say she wants sole possession of him – something he is said to have resisted.

    But she has reportedly vowed to fight on for sole custody of the chocolate Labrador, who regularly features in her Instagram posts, where she refers to him as ‘Mama’s baby boy’.

    Ant is said to have refused to surrender full custody of Hurley to his ex during their reported £31million divorce battle, reportedly telling lawyers: ‘She can have anything she wants – except the dog.’

    Lisa was said to have expressed a wish to care for the Lab full-time in February – and friends close to the make-up artist say that desire is stronger than ever following the birth of Ant’s first-born.

    ‘She felt very betrayed by both Ant and Anne-Marie and felt that none of this has been handled sensitively, especially the announcement of the baby,’ sources have told The Sun.

    ‘The one thing that has got her through it and been by her side constantly is Hurley – she doesn’t know what she would do without him. He’s more than just a dog to her and has been a lifeline at times.’

    They added: ‘Ant obviously loves Hurley as well but he now has a lot of other responsibilities and things going on in his life and Lisa can’t see why she can’t have full custody of him. She needs Hurley by her side.’

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    She posted a series of pictures of the little one in a sweet elephant babygrow as she congratulated his parents and shared that he had been born on Boxing Day

    She posted a series of pictures of the little one in a sweet elephant babygrow as she congratulated his parents and shared that he had been born on Boxing Day

    Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage, but the pair have continued to battle for custody of their beloved pet dog Hurley

    Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage, but the pair have continued to battle for custody of their beloved pet dog Hurley 

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 (pictured) and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder, in May

    The presenter went on to marry his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021 (pictured) and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Wilder, in May

    As well as welcoming his son earlier this year, Ant also unveiled his new tattoo which is a tribute to his family

    As well as welcoming his son earlier this year, Ant also unveiled his new tattoo which is a tribute to his family 

    The former couple reportedly agreed to take it in turns to look after Hurley, with the arrangement seeing Ant’s chauffeur ferrying the dog between them so they did not have to see each other.

    As well as welcoming his son earlier this year, Ant also unveiled his new tattoo which is a tribute to his family.

    Holding the newborn, Ant revealed a family tree tattoo on his upper arm, however fan accused him of ‘snubbing’ fog Hurley whose name didn’t seem to be on the design.

    Ant addressed fans’ concerns as he wrote: ‘Hey all, I just wanted to say thank You so much for the kind messages of love and well wishes for our baby Wilder. He’s doing great.

    ‘Glad you loved the tattoo as well. For all you dog lovers who asked why my beloved Hurley wasn’t on the family tree… he was!! He was just covered by our newborn. All my love, gratitude and heartfelt thanks A.’

  • I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec reveal the reason they were absent from spin-off Unpacked after Tulisa skipped appearance on the ITV show

    I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec reveal the reason they were absent from spin-off Unpacked after Tulisa skipped appearance on the ITV show

    I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have revealed the reason they were absent from the spin-off Unpacked on Tuesday.

    The pair typically make an appearance on the ITV2 favourite after hosting the main show, but failed to feature during the latest episode.

    It came as Tulisa also pulled out of an appearance on Unpacked due to ‘personal reasons,’ with the star later sharing on social media she ‘needs time to process’ her jungle exit.

    Speaking on their Instagram Live series Jungle Club, which the pair present daily following the main show, Ant and Dec were quick to poke fun at their absence.

    At first, the pair joked that the reason they missed Unpacked was due to a falling-out with hosts Joel Dommett and Sam Thompson.

    However, they later clarified that they had to go and prepare for an announcement that they were due to film in the camp.

    I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec reveal the reason they were absent from spin-off Unpacked after Tulisa skipped appearance on the ITV show

    I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have revealed the reason they were absent from the spin-off Unpacked on Tuesday

    It came as Tulisa also pulled out of an appearance on Unpacked due to 'personal reasons,' with the star later sharing on social media she 'needs time to process' her jungle exit

    It came as Tulisa also pulled out of an appearance on Unpacked due to ‘personal reasons,’ with the star later sharing on social media she ‘needs time to process’ her jungle exit

    ‘We couldn’t do it because we’re going down to camp to do an announcement so we had to go and prepare for that,’ they explained.

    After sparking speculation with her absence on Unpacked, Tulisa broke her silence to clarify that she ‘needs time to process’ her I’m A Celebrity exit.

    In a video posted on Instagram, Tulisa said: ‘I’m just doing a little video to clear a couple things up.

    ‘Just so you know, when I came out of the jungle, I felt fine first of all and then that evening my friends went to bed.

    ‘I was on my Instagram trying to have a nice little scroll at some funny stuff.

    ‘I was getting a lot of attention, a lot of bombarding in all the most positive way. But because it’s been a while for me I can get overwhelmed quite easily.’

    ‘And I just started to feel overwhelmed. I thought do you know what, I really just need to take a bit of time for me and just chill. 

    ‘This is all feeling just a little bit much at the moment. I’m just going to archive all my stuff to do with the jungle.

    Ant and Dec later clarified that they had to go and prepare for an announcement that they were due to film in the camp

    Ant and Dec later clarified that they had to go and prepare for an announcement that they were due to film in the camp

    The co-host seemed to be testing the boundaries of fashion as he stepped out in a pair of super tight skinny jeans

    The co-host seemed to be testing the boundaries of fashion as he stepped out in a pair of super tight skinny jeans

    ‘Then when the time is right and I’ve had a little time to process I’m going to make my own reels of all my best bits I really like.’

    Despite questions around her I’m A Celeb departure, a source has insisted to MailOnline there is ‘no bad blood’ between Tulisa and ITV, adding: ‘There is nothing sinister going on and the situation will become clear soon.’

    It comes after the I Need You singer mysteriously deleted all of her Instagram posts about her time in the Jungle after she was visibly surprised to be the third star voted off the show.

    Melvin Odoom, 44, was met by his former campmates Jane Moore, 62, and Dean McCullough, 32, who embraced him but Tulisa was noticeably absent after she opted take part in any further I’m A Celebrity commitments.

    It comes after I’m A Celebrity viewers were left stunned over Dec’s outfit choice during Tuesday’s episode of the ITV show.

    As he strolled onto the set with Ant McPartlin, 49, to greet viewers, his co-star couldn’t resist a playful slap on his bottom, joking: ‘Come on, get walking in your tight jeans.’

    As he strolled onto the set with Ant McPartlin to greet viewers, his co-star couldn't resist a playful slap on his bottom, joking: 'Come on, get walking in your tight jeans.'

    As he strolled onto the set with Ant McPartlin to greet viewers, his co-star couldn’t resist a playful slap on his bottom, joking: ‘Come on, get walking in your tight jeans.’

    The bold fashion choice quickly became the talk of the night, with viewers flooding social media with their amused reactions.

    Posts on X, formerly Twitter, included: ‘Dec are your jeans tight enough?I’ve had to avert my eyes from the tv screen – please camera operator keep it up top;’

    ‘Ant or Dec wasn’t wrong, those jeans are hella tight; Hahahahaha dec and his skinny jeans.’

    ‘Dec in those skinny jeans!! Give his stylist a raise immediately; POV: Dec in his skinny jeans tonight.’

    ‘Personally, I’m enjoying Decs jeans.’

  • I’m A Celeb viewers all say same thing about Dec Donnelly as he squeezes into eye-wateringly tight skinny jeans

    I’m A Celeb viewers all say same thing about Dec Donnelly as he squeezes into eye-wateringly tight skinny jeans

    I’m A Celeb viewers were left stunned over Dec Donnelly’s outfit choice during Tuesday’s episode of the ITV show.

    The co-host, 49, seemed to be testing the boundaries of fashion as he stepped out in a pair of super tight skinny jeans.

    As he strolled onto the set with Ant McPartlin, 49, to greet viewers, his co-star couldn’t resist a playful slap on his bottom, joking: ‘Come on, get walking in your tight jeans.’

    The bold fashion choice quickly became the talk of the night, with viewers flooding social media with their amused reactions.

    One fan on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: ‘Dec are your jeans tight enough?I’ve had to avert my eyes from the tv screen – please camera operator keep it up top.’

    Another echoed: ‘Ant or Dec wasn’t wrong, those jeans are hella tight.’

    I’m A Celeb viewers all say same thing about Dec Donnelly as he squeezes into eye-wateringly tight skinny jeans

    I’m A Celeb viewers were left stunned over Dec Donnelly’s outfit choice during Tuesday’s episode of the ITV show

    The co-host seemed to be testing the boundaries of fashion as he stepped out in a pair of super tight skinny jeans

    The co-host seemed to be testing the boundaries of fashion as he stepped out in a pair of super tight skinny jeans

    A third said: ‘Hahahahaha dec and his skinny jeans.’

    ‘Dec in those skinny jeans!! Give his stylist a raise immediately,’ a fourth added.

    A fifth said: ‘POV: Dec in his skinny jeans tonight.’

    A sixth commented: ‘Personally, I’m enjoying Decs jeans.’

    Elsewhere in tuesday’s episode, Melvin Odoom became the fourth contestant to be voted off this year’s show.

    After two weeks in the Australian jungle living off rice and beans, the radio 1 DJ was unable to secure the public vote and was greeted by his sister, Toyah.

    His exit from the Jungle comes after he and the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, Oti Mabuse, won 12 stars on his first Bushtucker Trial.

    During his time on the show, he did not keep his admiration for Countdown’s Carol Vorderman a secret after his luxury item was a pillow with the 63-year-old presenter’s face on it.

    As he strolled onto the set with Ant McPartlin to greet viewers, his co-star couldn't resist a playful slap on his bottom, joking: 'Come on, get walking in your tight jeans.'

    As he strolled onto the set with Ant McPartlin to greet viewers, his co-star couldn’t resist a playful slap on his bottom, joking: ‘Come on, get walking in your tight jeans.’

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    The bold fashion choice quickly became the talk of the night, with viewers flooding social media with their amused reactions.

    The bold fashion choice quickly became the talk of the night, with viewers flooding social media with their amused reactions.

    After Melvin roleplayed asking Carole out on the ITV show, the former I’m A Celebrity campmate played into the romance and she sent a voicenote to I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked: ‘Jungle man, keep doing what you are doing, you’re doing a brilliant job. see you on the other side.’

    The following day, Carol took to her Instagram and shared the clip of Melvin revealing his crush on her and her response.

    Alongside the post, she penned: ‘Well hello Melvin Odoom, or shall I say Melvin Vorderman or Jungle Man which sounds very much like Vorder Man?

    ‘I’m having so much fun watching the campmates having a joke with Melvin in the jungle and you did a great impression. So what do you think guys?’

    After 18 days in the camp, Melvin told the show’s hosts Ant and Dec: ‘I was ready to go. It’s been a really wild experience ups and downs. I love every single person in there. You could spend time with anyone and they had your back. I had a few days when I was quiet and they checked on me. Oti is my girl, Danny and Bazza.’

    His top three to win the show were Barry McGuigan, Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse and asked people to vote for them.

    When greeting his sister on the bridge, he asked concerned: ‘How was it? Was it ok?’ and she consoled him, ‘You were great, we love you, everyone loves you.’

    After two weeks in the Australian jungle living off rice and beans, Melvin, 44, was unable to secure the public vote and was greeted by his sister, Toyah

    After two weeks in the Australian jungle living off rice and beans, Melvin, 44, was unable to secure the public vote and was greeted by his sister, Toyah

    ‘There was a lot of rain some days but I adapted to it, you get used to your days out there. I surprised myself, I learnt I’ve got quite a caring nature, I always wanted to make sure camp was ok, so that’s what I’ve learned about me.

    ‘Oti is like my sister in there, she had my back at all times. She reminded me of my sister who i am close to, she always made me feel comfortable and she was positive at all times and she’s really funny.

    Melvin went on to discuss Dean not pulling his weight, and said: ‘No comment, he’s my boy so I don’t want to throw him to the wolves but he didn’t like doing that job so he was always doing his own thing, like having a shower.

    On Carol, he said: ‘She’s seriously brushing? What is the Jungle man thing about?’

    His top three to win were Barry McGuigan, Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse.

    I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

    OTI MABUSE  

    Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

    Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

    AGE: 34

    OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

    FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

    DANNY JONES 

    Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

    Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

    AGE: 38

    OCCUPATION: McFly singer

    FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

    He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

    BARRY MCGUIGAN 

    Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

    Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

    AGE: 63

    OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

    FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

    GK BARRY

    GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

    GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

    AGE: 25

    OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

    FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

    DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

    ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

    ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

    AGE: 32

    OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

    FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

    Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

    JANE MOORE  

    Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

    Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

    AGE: 62

    OCCUPATION: Journalist

     FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

    She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

    Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

    MELVIN ODOOM  

    Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

    Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

    AGE: 44

    OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

    FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

    He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

    COLEEN ROONEY 

    Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

    Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

    AGE: 38

    OCCUPATION: WAG

    FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

    Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

    ALAN HALSALL  

    Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

    Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

    AGE: 42

    OCCUPATION: Actor 

    FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

    Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

    TULISA  

    Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

    Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

    AGE: 36

    OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

    FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

    In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

    She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

    REVEREND RICHARD COLES

    Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

    Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

    AGE: 62

    OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest

    FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

    He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.

     MAURA HIGGINS

    Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

    Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

     AGE: 33

    OCCUPATION: TV Personality

    FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model. 

    She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.

  • I’m A Celeb’s Dean McCullough spills all on ‘feud’ with Ant McPartlin and admits he loves how Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing him after his jungle stint

    I’m A Celeb’s Dean McCullough spills all on ‘feud’ with Ant McPartlin and admits he loves how Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing him after his jungle stint

    Dean McCullough has spilled all on his time in the jungle after he became the second contestant to be eliminated on Sunday night. 

    The radio DJ, 32, was voted to take part in a staggering seven trials during his time in camp and has now revealed he was aware host Ant McPartlin was annoyed at him during the trials. 

    During one challenge in particular Ant seemed visibly irritated at Dean’s inability to complete the trial with him later venting his frustrations during an episode of the show’s spin off I’m A Celebrity Unpacked. 

    And speaking to The Mirror, Dean confessed he sensed Ant’s irritation and then became motivated to earn the presenter’s respect and make him proud. 

    He admitted: ‘I knew Ant was being grumpy but I put it down to the weather. I thought, “I know what’s happened here? It’s raining and you can’t play golf, so you’re taking it out on us, right?” It was like being told off by a big brother.’ 

    The star explained: ‘It actually became a thing where I wasn’t just winning stars for camp to feed them all. It was that I wanted to become friends with Ant McPartlin and make him proud of me.’

    I’m A Celeb’s Dean McCullough spills all on ‘feud’ with Ant McPartlin and admits he loves how Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing him after his jungle stint

    I’m A Celeb’s Dean McCullough has spilled all on his ‘feud’ with Ant McPartlin and admitted he loves how Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing him after his jungle stint

    The radio DJ, 32, confessed he sensed Ant's irritation and then became motivated to earn the presenter's respect and make him proud

    The radio DJ, 32, confessed he sensed Ant’s irritation and then became motivated to earn the presenter’s respect and make him proud

    And it seemed to have worked as Dean revealed eventually when he began winning more stars the presenter was shaking his hand and congratulating him. 

    Meanwhile Dean also admitted that he loves the fact former I’m A Celeb alumni Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing her in her column for The Sun. 

    Last week the WAG, 42, revealed she wanted Dean to be the first campmate voted out this years series and admitted she would ‘definitely’ vote Dean out herself and doesn’t understand why none of other celebrities have called him out on his behaviour.

    Speaking in her vlog she said: ‘Dean is lazy, he’s moody. He really needs to be put in his place. I don’t know why someone doesn’t call him out on his dramatics and his attitude towards other people. I don’t know, maybe they think it’s OK.’

    However Dean hasn’t been offended by her opinions after he became pals with her arch nemesis Coleen Rooney inside the camp. 

    He joked: ‘I love the fact she is talking about me, I am Team Coleen all the way.’

    On Monday Dean spoke out on his ‘feud’ with Ant after he revealed he got a ‘proper telling off’ after a BushTucker Trial. 

    Despite Dean’s nervous demeanor and continuous screams, Ant showed little sympathy after one of his trials where he dipped out early on, opting instead to give him a bit of ‘tough love’. 

    Dean also admitted that he loves the fact former I'm A Celeb alumni Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing her in her column for The Sun

    Dean also admitted that he loves the fact former I’m A Celeb alumni Rebekah Vardy has been bad-mouthing her in her column for The Sun

    Confessing he sensed his irritation, Dean admitted: 'I knew Ant was being grumpy but I put it down to the weather.... It was like being told off by your big brother'

    Confessing he sensed his irritation, Dean admitted: ‘I knew Ant was being grumpy but I put it down to the weather…. It was like being told off by your big brother’ 

    The star explained: 'It actually became a thing where I wasn't just winning stars for camp to feed them all. It was that I wanted to become friends with Ant McPartlin and make him proud of me'

    The star explained: ‘It actually became a thing where I wasn’t just winning stars for camp to feed them all. It was that I wanted to become friends with Ant McPartlin and make him proud of me’

    Dean hasn't been offended by Vardy's after he became pals with her nemesis Coleen Rooney inside the camp. He joked: ' I love the fact she is talking about me, I am Team Coleen all the way'

    Dean hasn’t been offended by Vardy’s after he became pals with her nemesis Coleen Rooney inside the camp. He joked: ‘ I love the fact she is talking about me, I am Team Coleen all the way’

    During his first interview since leaving the camp, Dean addressed his feud with GMB’s Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. 

    He told the hosts: ‘When Ant was telling me off for saying “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here,” I felt it was a proper telling off. I feel like he meant it.

    ‘So I did what I was told and I wanted to to win him back around, which I think I did in the end.’ 

    Susanna prompted: ‘You did, that was interesting wasn’t it, he was a bit angsty with you, wasn’t he?’

    Dean replied: ‘Yeah, I believe he was.

    ‘But it worked. It meant that I eventually got 10 stars home for camp and I got a handshake.’

    Susanna added: ‘It was a bit of tough love from Ant McPartlin there.’ 

    Previously Ant vented his frustrations about Dean’s behaviour in the trial’s during I’m A Celebrity Unpacked.  

    As host Joel Dommett began: ‘Let’s talk briefly about today’s trial,’ Ant interjected with: ‘Oh god.’

    Letting his feelings be known he explained: ‘I got quite annoyed at one point because I am a bit like if you can’t do it you can’t do it, but just get on with it. Just try it, try it. 

    ‘If it is physically impossible or you find it physically hard that’s fine but at least try. There was a lot of not trying for quite a few minutes until they started to try and then they ran out of time.’

    Sam Thompson then agreed as he added: ‘What you are saying as well is you are standing screaming at nothing at this point in time, like you are just getting rained on.’

    Ant agreed: ‘Yeah you are screaming at water.’

  • I’m A Celebrity in chaos as Ant and Dec reveal fears the live show would be AXED as torrential rain continues to batter the camp

    I’m A Celebrity in chaos as Ant and Dec reveal fears the live show would be AXED as torrential rain continues to batter the camp

    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have revealed they almost had to call off the latest due to the stormy weather that has continued to batter the camp.

    During Saturday’s instalment of the ITV show, the campmates looked downcast as storms battered the camp, and it appears the conditions have also thrown filming into chaos.

    Presenters Ant and Dec, both 49, joined Joel Dommett, 39, on the spin-off show Unpacked, and revealed that they almost missed filming on the latest episode due to the severe weather. 

    Speaking about the torrential rain, Joel told viewers: ‘It’s really loud here’ as he pointed towards the rainstorm. 

    Joel then said to both hosts: ‘We should talk about the fact that we almost didn’t make it in today.’

    Dec shared: ‘I mean, we’ve had a very dramatic morning,’ as Ant explained: ‘We all got texts this morning saying the rain is so bad you might not even make it in today.’ 

    I’m A Celebrity in chaos as Ant and Dec reveal fears the live show would be AXED as torrential rain continues to batter the camp

    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have revealed they almost had to call off the latest show due to the stormy weather

    During Saturday's instalment of the ITV show, storms and winds battered the camp and the celebrities were forced to wear their raincoats

    During Saturday’s instalment of the ITV show, storms and winds battered the camp and the celebrities were forced to wear their raincoats 

    Presenters Ant and Dec, both 49, joined Joel Dommett , 39, on the spin-off show Unpacked, and revealed that they almost missed filming today's episode due to the severe weather

    Presenters Ant and Dec, both 49, joined Joel Dommett , 39, on the spin-off show Unpacked, and revealed that they almost missed filming today’s episode due to the severe weather

    Dec added: ‘Well my text was from Joel, I woke up this morning and the first message on my phone was him going “This is so exciting”. Everyone was stopped from coming on-site because the rain was so bad.’ 

    Joel confessed: ‘I left my hotel, my wife’s here and she doesn’t trust me with the key. I left the hotel without a key and then I got a text saying “You’re not coming in for a bit” and then I sat outside my hotel for about two hours in the rain.’

    Dec admitted that the weather became ‘biblical’ during the night – leaving them unsure as to whether filming would go ahead or not. 

    He shared: ‘It was a bit of an effort to get the show on air today, there were only a few people here because we couldn’t get on site.’ 

    While Ant revealed: ‘It’s only been this bad once before and we all nearly got trapped on site and a lot of people couldn’t leave for ages.’ 

    Although the weather began to improve, there is still some uncertainty over Sunday’s Bushtucker Trial. 

    Joel asked the hosts: ‘What have we got in store (the Bushtucker Trial)’ and Ant revealed: ‘I do know it’s been delayed because of the weather, we’ll be here a lot longer today.’ 

    Dec added: ‘They need to make sure the trial that was scheduled is doable in the area that it is.’ 

    Speaking about the torrential rain, Joel said: 'We should talk about the fact that we almost didn't make it in today'

    Speaking about the torrential rain, Joel said: ‘We should talk about the fact that we almost didn’t make it in today’ 

    Dec shared: 'I mean, we've had a very dramatic morning,' as Ant explained: 'We all get texts this morning saying the rain is so bad you might not even make it in today'

    Dec shared: ‘I mean, we’ve had a very dramatic morning,’ as Ant explained: ‘We all get texts this morning saying the rain is so bad you might not even make it in today’

    Joel asked the hosts: 'What have we got in store (the Bushtucker Trial)' and Ant revealed: 'I do know it's been delayed because of the weather, we'll be here a lot longer today'

    Joel asked the hosts: ‘What have we got in store (the Bushtucker Trial)’ and Ant revealed: ‘I do know it’s been delayed because of the weather, we’ll be here a lot longer today’

    ‘Everything’s a little bit up in the air here. And we don’t know who’s doing it because they’re choosing.’ 

    The hosts then admitted that some of the tents had blown down overnight – including the one where family and friends wait for their loved ones. 

    It comes after Jane Moore revealed that people should underestimate Coleen Rooney ‘at their peril’ as she gave her thoughts on her I’m A Celebrity campmates. 

    The Loose Women presenter, 62, was the first star voted out of the jungle on Friday and will now be living in luxury in a hotel until the final when the winner is crowned.

    Speaking about living with Coleen, Jane said: ‘She’s quiet, she’s quite reserved, but underestimate her at your peril. She’s the absolute hub of the Rooney household. She runs it like a well-oiled machine.’

    ‘I think elements of Col – as I now call her, because we’re on that level – that the public have seen have been quite cartoonish. You know, Wagatha Christie, footballer’s wife, whatever.’

    ‘I think for her to go into something and show herself and how strong she is and how lovely she is… I was really happy to see that.’

    Jane also named radio DJ Melvin Odoom as the campmate she’d most like to see make it to the final.

    The journalist described Melvin as ‘very under the radar’ but is a ‘grafter’ who does lots of work in the camp. 

    She added that he is kind and caring and hopes audiences notice him enough to get him to the final. 

    Jane was embroiled in a row over ‘ageism’ and ‘sexism’ in the jungle after she was tasked with the chore of doing the camp’s washing up and accused former boxing champion, Barry McGuigan, and the McFly frontman, Danny Jones, of being ageist and sexist for giving her the role because she was an older woman.

    This Morning TV presenter Ruth Langsford also arrived Down Under earlier this week

    This Morning TV presenter Ruth Langsford also arrived Down Under earlier this week

    And on Saturday, the star took to her Instagram to share with her followers a shocking video of the floods

    And on Saturday, the star took to her Instagram to share with her followers a shocking video of the floods 

    Upon her exit, she told hosts Ant and Dec: ‘I had three jobs before then, I worked like a dog and then they gave me the washing up so I wasn’t pleased about that. I did a lot down there but hard work doesn’t pay off as I’m the first one out, people don’t notice hard work’.

    In a warning to the remaining campmates, she said: ‘The more people get voted off, it will get apparent who isn’t doing that much.’

    ‘I would like to see the quiet hard workers win, there’s a lot of showmen in there. I want Coleen [Rooney] or Melvin [Odoom] to win, they’re not flamboyant.’

    Speaking about her time in the jungle she said: ‘I have lived it and it’s just such a weird and magical experience. People always say it’s the best experience of your life, wouldn’t say that with the rain. Never been so soaked in my life, constantly’. 

    ‘At least there’s no more washing up, I’m never washing up again. I enjoyed getting to know the others and asking them questions. We’ve all got each other’s back.’ 

    It comes after Jane Moore was the first star to be evicted from camp on Friday and she gave her thoughts on her celebrity campmates during her exit

    It comes after Jane Moore was the first star to be evicted from camp on Friday and she gave her thoughts on her celebrity campmates during her exit

    ‘Them getting to know me was great too, because I’m a journalist they were initially like, “hang on what’s this going to be like?”‘.

    ‘A lot of them said they talked about things with me they haven’t for years and they felt better for it.’

    Jane was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by her daughters Ellie, 32, and Grace, 22, whom she shares with her ex-husband of 22 years, Gary Farrow. 

    She later told Sam Thompson on the spin-off show Unpacked: ‘I’m not going to sugar coat it I’m really disappointed to be first out because I hoped that people would see how hard I worked and how integral I was to the camp.’

    ‘I would have liked to have been second or third, I knew I wasn’t going to make it the whole way. But I can’t say that anyone deserved to be out before me. My camp bestie was Danny.’

    Jane continued: ‘We discussed at one point that maybe we were all getting on too well because viewers like it when there’s drama, but we couldn’t do it.’

    ‘I think you need to ask Melvin if Dean was pulling his weight. There are the show people in the camp, that are providing the entertainment, maybe people that are providing good TV. There are hard workers that allow them to be flamboyant.’

    I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

    OTI MABUSE  

    Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

    Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

    AGE: 34

    OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

    FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

    DANNY JONES 

    Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

    Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

    AGE: 38

    OCCUPATION: McFly singer

    FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

    He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

    BARRY MCGUIGAN 

    Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

    Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

    AGE: 63

    OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

    FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

    GK BARRY

    GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

    GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

    AGE: 25

    OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

    FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

    DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

    ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

    ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

    AGE: 32

    OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

    FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

    Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

    JANE MOORE  

    Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

    Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

    AGE: 62

    OCCUPATION: Journalist

     FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

    She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

    Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

    MELVIN ODOOM  

    Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

    Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

    AGE: 44

    OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

    FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

    He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

    COLEEN ROONEY 

    Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

    Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

    AGE: 38

    OCCUPATION: WAG

    FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

    Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

    ALAN HALSALL  

    Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

    Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

    AGE: 42

    OCCUPATION: Actor 

    FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

    Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

    TULISA  

    Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

    Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

    AGE: 36

    OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

    FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

    In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

    She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

    REVEREND RICHARD COLES

    Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

    Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

    AGE: 62

    OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest

    FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

    He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.

     MAURA HIGGINS

    Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

    Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

     AGE: 33

    OCCUPATION: TV Personality

    FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model. 

    She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.