Ant McPartlin’s family break silence on baby news for first time in touching statement saying star will be ‘a good dad’
ANT McPartlin is thrilled to become a dad, according to his stepfather David Woodhall.
The Saturday Night Takeaway host is expecting his first child with his wife Anne-Marie, who is mum to two daughters from a previous relationship.
Confirming their pregnancy, David said of Ant: “He will make a good dad. He’s good with the girls so he’ll be great.
“He’s still not drinking and he’s got his life. He’s very happy I think. I’m over the moon.”
Asked whether this was the happiest Ant had been, David said: “Aye, he’s been trying long enough.
“Some people start later in life. This will give him something else [to focus on].”
The Sun revealed over the weekend how Ant, 48, and Anne-Marie, 46, were expecting their first child.
“He’s still not drinking and he’s got his life. He’s very happy I think. I’m over the moon.”
David Woodhall
It was joyous news for Ant, who previously opened up about struggling to start a family with his ex-wife, Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist Lisa Armstrong.
Ant said before: “Lisa and I would love to have kids. We’re trying.
“It’s tougher than you think when you get older.”
Lisa has not yet publicly addressed Ant and Anne-Marie’s news.
When asked about Lisa, David, who was married to Ant’s mum Christine, added: “I cannot see her being pleased.”
Ant was photographed on Sunday with a huge grin on his face after the news about their tot was made public.
Those close to Ant and Anne-Marie told how their baby was due in June.
A source said: “It’s no secret that Ant has always wanted children, but that it may never happen for him was something he had, sadly, come to terms with.
“When they found out last year, they were absolutely delighted, but obviously kept the news quiet for as long as possible.
“To be having a child two years short of his 50th birthday, with the love of his life, is the stuff of dreams for Ant.
"He’s already a wonderful, doting father to Anne-Marie’s kids, and together they’re going to be brilliant parents to this latest addition to the family.”
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