TV star Ant McPartlin praises wife Anne-Marie for giving him the chance to be a father, something he couldn’t experience in his previous marriage.

TV star Ant McPartlin has opened up about life as a first-time dad after welcoming his baby son, Wilder, earlier this year.

The I’m A Celeb host, who is one part of the presenting duo Ant and Dec, married his wife Anne-Marie Corbett in August 2021. The pair formed a relationship in 2018, the same year Ant divorced his wife of 11 years, makeup artist Lisa Armstrong.

In May, Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed their first child, Wilder. Before her relationship with Ant, Anne-Marie was already a mum to two children.

Ant McPartlin and wife Anne-Marie smiling

Ant’s wife Anne-Marie welcomed his first child earlier this year (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Ant McPartlin discusses raising a four-month-old baby

Despite being a high-profile television star, Ant has kept his family life fairly lowkey. However, in a new interview with the Daily Mirror, Ant discussed life as a first-time father.

“I’m really good, I’m really happy. There are lots of nappies and sleepless nights but it’s absolutely wonderful. I’m loving it. It’s been the best year,” he said.

Ant admitted he had been receiving some “good advice” from his co-star Dec Donnelly, who already has two children with his wife Ali Astall.

However, Dec admitted he wasn’t confident in his advice, expressing in the same interview: “I do share tips and things. They’re very bad. My tips are normally: give the baby to somebody else! That’s it.”

Ant’s co-star Dec has shared some father advice (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Ant ‘was over the moon’ when Anne-Marie got pregnant

After battling fertility struggles with ex-wife Lisa, an inside source told The Sun that Ant was relieved when he found out his second wife, Anne-Marie, was expecting his first child.

“Ant has longed to become a dad for years and being a father figure to Daisy and Poppy has brought him untold joy. When Anne-Marie fell pregnant, Ant was over the moon,” they said.

“They knew they were having a son for some time and Ant is looking forward to taking Wilder to his first Newcastle United game in a few years. For Ant, his family really does feel complete. He is on cloud nine.”

Ant McPartlin and Anne Marie Corbett beam as they begin married life together

Ant McPartlin recently shared insights into his experience as a first-time father, following the arrival of his baby son, Wilder, earlier this year. The popular TV personality, known for his role in Ant and Dec, tied the knot with Anne-Marie Corbett in August 2021. Their relationship began in 2018, the same year Ant finalized his divorce from makeup artist Lisa Armstrong. In May, Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed their first child together, Wilder. Prior to her relationship with Ant, Anne-Marie was already a mother to two children. Ant expressed his joy over becoming a first-time father in a recent interview with the Daily Mirror. He reflected on the challenges of parenthood, mentioning the countless nappies and sleepless nights, yet emphasizing the overwhelming happiness it brings. Ant attributed some of his newfound parenting knowledge to his co-star Dec Donnelly, who has two children with his wife Ali Astall. Although Dec jokingly mentioned his lack of confidence in giving advice, Ant appreciated the support nonetheless. Ant’s journey to fatherhood has been a long-awaited one, especially after facing fertility struggles with his previous wife. According to a source close to the couple, Ant was ecstatic upon learning about Anne-Marie’s pregnancy, as it fulfilled his wish to become a father. The anticipation of welcoming a son brought immense joy to Ant, with plans to introduce Wilder to his favorite pastime of attending Newcastle United games in the future. Overall, the arrival of Wilder has completed Ant’s family in a way that has left him feeling overjoyed and fulfilled. Stay connected for more insightful updates and valuable information to enhance your knowledge base. Source: New York Post

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Source: New York Post