Ant McPartlin smiles and waves to fans as he leave home post-rehab
ANT McPartlin flashed his cheeky chap Geordie grin and gave a wave to fans as he continued on his road to recovery.
The TV presenter is getting back to grips with everyday life after having tackled his drug demons during a two-month stint in rehab.
Earlier this month, The Sun exclusively revealed the I'm A Celeb host had become hooked on prescription medication which nearly killed him - and threatened his marriage.
Today the northerner was spotted all smiles as he emerged from his London home.
He looked in high spirits as he beamed from under the brim of his black baseball cap and covered his eyes with square-rimmed sunglasses.
Ant, 41, was dressed for a casual day running errands in a skintight black T-Shirt and khaki trousers.
He clutched his car keys in one hand as he waved to fans waiting outside the gate.
One half of presenting duo Ant and Dec remained in a upbeat mood as he made his way to his vehicle.
The fans favourite was without wife Lisa Armstrong yet clearly eager to make the most of the heatwave in the UK capital.
He did a sprightly jog down the front steps and looked without a care in the world, a sight which will please his concerned fans.
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Ant's outing comes just a day after he was spotted walking his beloved dog - who was even allowed to visit him during his stint of rehab.
After being reunited with his wife Lisa, the pair took their pet pooch out for a walk.
Yet the fans' favourite was still wearing his knee brace from the operation he had, which left him addicted to prescription drugs.
The I'm a Celebrity host had headed north to be with his mum in Newcastle soon after he exclusively revealed all about his battle against prescription drugs in an interview with The Sun on Sunday.
The TV host revealed to The Sun that he has being enjoying spending time with mum Christine, as he adjusts to normal life again.
But over the weekend he reunited with his wife of 11 years, Lisa, as she jetted home from her holiday.
The couple have been battling to save their marriage after Ant admitted he put Lisa “through hell with mood swings and depression” when hooked on painkillers.
Ant told us how his Strictly Come Dancing make-up boss Lisa, 40, has coped “amazingly” during his stint in rehab after his drug binge and addiction to painkillers nearly killed him.
He said: “I’ve put Lisa through hell with mood swings and depression and how it affects you.
“I’m very sorry about the effect it has on partners. This kind of stuff puts strains on any marriage.
“In hindsight, I should have mentioned it earlier but you’re embarrassed about it.”
Asked if his marriage could survive the trauma of the last few months, Ant said: “All I can say at the moment is that she’s been amazing — fantastic throughout.
“And we’re good. I was desperately worried about Lisa in rehab.
“But they start introducing phone calls after a few weeks.
“This is something that I’ve gone through, I’ve done it. I’ve stuck to it. I’m proud of doing it. There’s a very positive outcome which is great.
“Lisa has gone back to work. She’s got all the pre-filming for Strictly next week.
“She’s been very supportive. As has Dec. Time will tell (about the marriage). It’s very personal, isn’t it.”
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