Holly Willoughby and Amanda Holden lead sweet tributes to Ant McPartlin, 48 after birth of his first child
HOLLY Willoughby and Amanda Holden have gushed over Ant McPartlin’s baby news as they lead sweet tributes to the presenter.
The TV stars were among the first to congratulate Ant, 48, as he announced the birth of his son.
Britain’s Got Talent host Ant revealed to the world how wife Anne Marie Corbett gave birth on Tuesday morning.
Posting a snap of him meeting his son Wilder, the proud dad said: “Welcome to the family. Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin.
“Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am.
“Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!”
Fans and famous pals of the star gushed over the newborn’s arrival as they shared sweet tributes.
Among them was Holly Willoughby who said: “Congratulations… welcome to the world Wilder… such beautiful news.”
Ant’s Britain’s Got Talent co-star Amanda Holden wrote: “Oh my gosh, this is just the most amazing news. Congratulations.”
This Morning host Cat Deeley also shared her well wishes, saying: “Amazing ! What wonderful news …. Congratulations.”
Davina McCall couldn’t contain her excitement as she posted: “Arggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!! This is AMAZING !!!! Congratulations to ALL of you.”
While Alesha Dixon said: “Awwwww darling I’m so happy for you both! Baby shares the same birthday as my mummy! Can’t wait to meet buba and to celebrate soon! Love you both.”
Dec, 48, is yet to post a public message following the happy news, but there’s no doubt he’s already spoken to his best pal.
Back in February The Sun revealed that Ant and Anne Marie – who started dating in 2018 – were going to become parents together for the first time.
Anne Marie has two children from a previous marriage.
Ant was previously married to Lisa Armstrong between 2006 and 2018.
Ant and Anne Marie met when she was his personal assistant, but started working close together in 2017.
Ant and Dec's incredible career
ANT McPartlin and Declan Donnelly met on the set of Byker Grove in 1990.
The two went on to have chart success under their characters’ names – including their 1994 No1 smash hit Let’s Get Ready To Rhumble.
They haven’t looked back since then, going on to present some of the most popular shows on TV.
Here’s a rundown of some of their most popular shows – plus one “dud”.
- The Ant & Dec Show – this late afternoon kids’ entertainment series ran from 1995-1996 for 17 episodes
- Ant & Dec Unzipped – the twosome jumped from ITV to Channel 4 for this children’s sketch show in 1997
- SM:TV Live – the duo teamed up with Cat Deeley in 1998 for Saturday morning mayhem including the classic Wonkey Donkey game
- Friends Like These – the Geordie pair hopped channels again, landing on BBC One to present this game show from 1999 until 2001
- Pop Idol – before The X Factor there was Pop Idol, which ran for two seasons in 2001 and 2002 and saw Michelle McManus and Will Young crowned the winners
- I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here – the reality TV show began in 2002, with Dec presenting all 23 seasons, even one without sidekick Ant as Holly Willoughby stepped up
- Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway – this show also began in 2002, but the lads said the 2024 offering would be their last
- PokerFace – Ant and Dec created this game show which aired from 2006-2007. with a top prize of £1million.
- Britain’s Got Talent – the TV series began in 2007 with the pair’s backstage antics loved by fans. They also took part in silly competitions on Stephen Mulhern‘s ITV spin-off Britain’s Got More Talent
- Red Or Black – the show only aired for two seasons in 2011 and 2012. It was one of the pair’s rare “flops” with Dec admitting “we got it wrong”
- Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win – the pair had another success on their hands when this show hit screens in 2022