For four years, television presenter Ant McPartlin has been happily married to his wife, Anne-Marie Corbett, building a private and loving family life away from the public gaze. The couple, who tied the knot in a beautiful 2021 ceremony, have since welcomed a son together and seamlessly blended their families.
From Colleagues to Soulmates: The Love Story of Ant and Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie Corbett, a personal assistant by profession, first crossed paths with Ant professionally in 2017. Interestingly, she worked for the same management company as Ali Astall, the wife of Ant's presenting partner, Declan Donnelly. Their professional relationship soon blossomed into romance, with the pair first being spotted together as a couple in March 2018. Paparazzi captured them walking their dogs and shopping in the luxurious Harrod's later that same year.
Both Ant and Anne-Marie had previous marriages that ended. Ant's divorce from his first wife, Lisa Armstrong, was finalised in 2020. Anne-Marie had also been married before and separated from her former husband, the father of her two children, in October 2017. Their connection flourished, and Ant proposed during the Christmas season of 2020. The couple then celebrated their union in August 2021 at St Michael's Church in Heckfield, with Dec dutifully serving as Ant's best man.
Building a Beautiful Blended Family
In May 2024, Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed their first child together, a son named Wilder Patrick McPartlin. The overjoyed father announced the news on Instagram with a heartfelt message that read: "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!"
The couple is fiercely protective of their son's privacy, much like their friends Dec and Ali. Despite this, little Wilder has been spotted on occasion, most notably looking adorable on an Australian beach with his proud dad. Anne-Marie also has two daughters, Daisy and Poppy, from her previous marriage. While Ant keeps his role as a stepfather relatively private, it is believed he is very close to his stepdaughters. A testament to this bond is the family tree tattoo on his upper arm, which features the names 'Amzy' – his sweet nickname for Anne-Marie – alongside the names of his two stepdaughters and even 'Bumble', the family dog.
A Private Life in the Public Eye
Together, Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett have consciously constructed a life that prioritises family and privacy. They successfully navigate the challenges of fame by keeping their children out of the spotlight as much as possible. Finding love in their forties, they have blended their lives and families, creating a strong and supportive home environment. From a professional connection to a lasting marriage, their story continues to be one of strength and commitment, proving that a happy and peaceful life away from the cameras is possible.
