WHAT'S THE STOREY?
Who is Ant Anstead’s ex-wife Louise Storey and when did the former Wheeler Dealers mechanic split up with her?
See what Ant said about his ex-wife's marriage following their divorce
ANT Anstead is a British television presenter and automotive expert best known for his time on Wheeler Dealers.
The motor enthusiast is currently in a relationship with Rene Zellweger — here we get to know his first wife Louise Storey.
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Ant Anstead was previously married to Louise Storey, who is the mother of his two eldest children.
Their relationship spanned over two decades.
Despite their separation, they have maintained a close friendship.
Teen romance
Ant and Louise started dating in the mid-1990s when they were both teenagers.
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They were together for around nine years before marrying in 2005.
Louise has maintained a very private life, especially after her divorce from Ant, so details about her childhood, education and family background are not in the public domain.
Kids
The couple had two children together during their relationship.
A daughter named Amelie was born in 2003, and her younger brother Archie followed in 2006.
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Separation
However, after 22 years together Ant and Louise announced their split.
On October 13, 2017, Ant took to Twitter/X to share the news, posting: "Despite the fact I am usually a very private person, I do feel the need to let my friends and followers know that Lou and I have been separated since July.
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"Our kids remain our 100% priority and its for that reason we would rather you heard it here first."
The divorce was finalised in 2018.
Post-divorce relationship
Since their split, both Ant and Louise have both found new partners.
Louise married again in December 2021, but details about the groom and wedding have not been reported.
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After tying the knot with her new husband, Ant told in 2022: "I wish them a lifetime full of happiness."
Louise has maintained a relatively-low profile since her marriage to Ant ended, preferring to keep her personal life private while focusing on her family.
Meanwhile, Ant has continued his career in television and has been involved in high-profile relationships, including his marriage to Christina Hall and his current relationship with Hollywood star Renée Zellweger.
His latest show, Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic, started on Quest on October 24, 2024.
It sees the TV hunk renovating a 500-year-old farmhouse he bought for his parents to retire in.
To fund the expensive project, Ant restores classic cars before selling them on for a tidy profit
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Louise and Ant are still good friends, with the latter saying: "We spent 22 years together from teenagers to adults and to this day remain very close friends and we stay in regular contact. Almost daily.
"We have two amazing kids together who we are incredibly proud of and we will forever be family."
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