Ant McPartlin, one half of the iconic duo Ant and Dec, is gearing up for a new chapter in his life as he prepares to welcome his first child with wife Anne-Marie Corbett. At the age of 48, McPartlin is set to embark on the journey of fatherhood, with the couple eagerly anticipating the arrival of their bundle of joy in June.
According to a source close to the presenter, Anne-Marie Corbett, aged 46, is expecting their child, and the couple couldn’t be happier. While Corbett has two teenagers from a previous marriage, this will be McPartlin’s first experience as a father, fulfilling a long-held desire of his.
A friend of McPartlin revealed the joyous news, expressing the couple’s overwhelming delight. McPartlin had openly shared his wish for children in the past, and the news of the impending arrival has filled them with immense happiness.
The couple had kept the news under wraps for some time, savoring the excitement privately. McPartlin, who was previously married to Lisa Armstrong from 2006 to 2018, tied the knot with Anne-Marie Corbett in 2021, with Declan Donnelly serving as the best man at their wedding.
The friend emphasized McPartlin’s commitment to fatherhood, highlighting his role as a loving stepfather to Anne-Marie’s children and expressing confidence in their ability to be exceptional parents to their new addition.
The impending arrival of their child, just two years shy of McPartlin’s 50th birthday, is described as a dream come true for the couple, solidifying their bond and ushering in a new phase of their lives filled with love and joy.