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Ant McPartlin looks happier than ever as he eats a huge ice cream with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett on romantic holiday in Florence

The 42-year-old popped into a gelateria with his girlfriend and walked through the city's streets munching his large ice cream cone

ANT McPartlin has finally got that smile back on his face as he looked happier than ever on a late night walk with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett in Florence.

The TV star, 42, got stuck into a massive ice cream in the romantic Italian city as he walked the streets laughing with his new love.

 Ant McPartlin smiled while eating ice cream on a late night walk with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett in Florence
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Ant McPartlin smiled while eating ice cream on a late night walk with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett in FlorenceCredit: BackGrid
 The TV star, 42, munched on a large cone in the romantic Italian city
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The TV star, 42, munched on a large cone in the romantic Italian cityCredit: BackGrid

He was smartly dressed for the outing in a black suit jacket and a white shirt, while Anne-Marie matched him with a white dress and black cardigan.

The couple walked side by side, and Ant was stopped by two fans for a selfie which he happily agreed to.

Earlier today Ant's replacement on this year's edition of I'm A Celeb was confirmed as Holly Willoughby, but TV business looked to be the last thing on the Geordie star's mind during the couple's date night.

Anne-Marie and Ant were previously pictured sightseeing in the daytime, smiling and high-fiving each other as they photographed the picturesque city.

An onlooker told The Sun: “Ant kept cuddling Anne-Marie, he looked amazing and happier than ever.

 Ant got stuck in the moment he got his hands on the sweet treat in a gelateria
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Ant got stuck in the moment he got his hands on the sweet treat in a gelateriaCredit: BackGrid
 Ant was smartly dressed for the outing in a black suit jacket and a white shirt
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Ant was smartly dressed for the outing in a black suit jacket and a white shirtCredit: BackGrid
 Ant and Anne-Marie linked arms and laugh as they walk the streets
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Ant and Anne-Marie linked arms and laugh as they walk the streetsCredit: BackGrid
 Ant was stopped by two fans for a selfie which he happily agreed to
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Ant was stopped by two fans for a selfie which he happily agreed toCredit: BackGrid

“They seemed even more in love and were just being classic tourists, shopping in the market and taking pictures of the buildings.

“Ant kept his arm around Anne-Marie constantly.

“He seemed really protective of her. It’s great to see him looking so well again.”

Sadly, previous images of the couple on holiday provoked a reaction from Ant's estranged wife Lisa.

 Anne-Marie matched Ant with a white dress and black cardigan
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Anne-Marie matched Ant with a white dress and black cardiganCredit: BackGrid
 The couple tucked in to the sweet treats
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The couple tucked in to the sweet treatsCredit: BackGrid

She shared a crying emoji with a fan who contacted her about the pictures. The woman told Lisa: “Seeing those pictures of Ant hugging his girlfriend and looking smitten must be so painful for Lisa @lisaAmakeup.

“Really feel for her,it's not nice to see your ex with someone else, but to see it all over social media and in the papers must be twice as hard.”

Lisa posted a new, serious-looking selfie today from backstage at Strictly rehearsals, where she works as a make-up artist, and the contrast between her life and Ant's joy-filled holiday couldn't have been more clear.

 Ant's looked very happy and relaxed on his holiday
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Ant's looked very happy and relaxed on his holidayCredit: BackGrid
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 Lisa posted this miserable selfie today from Strictly rehearsals
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Lisa posted this miserable selfie today from Strictly rehearsalsCredit: Instagram

It was confirmed this morning that Ant's place on I'm A Celebrity will be taken by Holly as the star targets a return to the spotlight in 2019.

Holly said: “I couldn’t be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure.

"I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery. These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit.

"Honestly, I’m a huge fan of I’m a Celebrity and actually feel like I’ve won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show. When is it a good time to tell Dec I’m scared of everything that moves.”

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