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Declan Donnelly looks sombre as he and his wife Ali take their dog for walk after Ant McPartlin files for divorce

DECLAN Donnelly looked sombre as he and his wife Ali took their dog for a walk as best pal Ant McPartlin files for divorce

Ant confirmed to The Sun On Sunday that his 11-year marriage is over.

Declan Donnelly looked sombre as he and wife Ali Astall took their dog for a walk after best pal Ant announced his divorce
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Declan Donnelly looked sombre as he and wife Ali Astall took their dog for a walk after best pal Ant announced his divorceCredit: Copyright © 2018 BACKGRID UK

In a statement released to The Sun on Sunday, Ant’s spokesman said: “In response to the recent speculation in the media, Ant is very sad to announce that, after 11 years, he is ending his marriage to Lisa McPartlin.

“Ant asks for privacy at this difficult time, for both himself, Lisa and their immediate families. No further statement will be made.”

Ant, who also hosts Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent, is estimated to be worth £62 million.

Lisa is already believed to have already hired lawyers Harbottle and Lewis to represent her in the divorce.

Dec would have bene close to lisa who he has known for over 20 years
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Dec would have been close to Lisa who he has known for over 20 yearsCredit: Copyright © 2018 BACKGRID UK

Dec looked downcast as he went for a stroll today after waking up to the news that Ant and Lisa had officially split.

He wrapped up warm in grey jeans, a camouflage bomber jacket and a navy hat as they took their pet pooch for a walk.

Ali looked chic in a parka coat, denim jeans and white trainers.

Ant and Lisa's marriage has been under strain for months since he entered rehab for drug addiction last summer.

The pair looked downcast on their Sunday morning stroll
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The pair looked downcast on their Sunday morning strollCredit: Copyright © 2018 BACKGRID UK

It was Ant’s decision to end the marriage following a series of emotional face to face meetings with Lisa.

A source close to Ant said: “This was a tough decision for Ant but he has to do the right thing for his health.

Ant and Lisa have split after 11 years
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Ant and Lisa have split after 11 yearsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

“It hasn't happened overnight. They’ve been having problems for ages.

“The marriage has effectively been struggling for eight months. He’s given it a good go.

A spokesman for the 42-year-old TV host said 'Ant is very sad to announce that, after 11 years, he is ending his marriage to Lisa'
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A spokesman for the 42-year-old TV host said 'Ant is very sad to announce that, after 11 years, he is ending his marriage to Lisa'

“They’ve met up and spoken about it a number of times and this is the decision he has made.

"They are getting divorced. He is obviously really upset about it.”

However, sources close to the couple insist Ant wants what’s best for Lisa, who could be entitled to half his £62million fortune. 

A look back at some of the best moments from Ant and Dec on SM:TV Live


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