He is reportedly battling marriage troubles with his ‘upset’ wife of 11 years Lisa Armstrong.
And Ant McPartlin, 41, seemed to to mulling over his rumoured personal woes on Saturday, as he looked downcast while walking the couple’s dog Hurley in London.
The much-loved presenter, who checked into rehab for alcohol and painkiller addiction earlier this year, wore a leg brace during the pensive stroll.
Glum: Ant McPartlin, 41, seemed to to mulling over his alleged personal woes on Saturday, as he looked downcast while walking the couple’s dog Hurley in London
The Geordie TV personality appeared to be in a glum mood as he stepped out for a relaxed stroll with his pet pooch.
He kept his look casual with black polka dot shorts which he teamed with a simple black sweatshirt.
Opting for comfort, the I’m A Celebrity! presenter wore some black and white slides and went incognito with a Nike baseball cap.
Ant also wore a leg brace strapped to his knee – left behind after an operation on his knee went wrong in 2014, leaving him in ‘intense pain’.
Downcast: The much-loved presenter, who checked into rehab for alcohol and painkiller addiction earlier this year, wore a leg brace during the pensive stroll
Casual: The Geordie TV personality appeared to be in a glum mood as he stepped out for a relaxed stroll with his pet pooch
His outing comes after his marriage to make-up artist Lisa was rocked by claims of trouble.
According to the Daily Star, Lisa is ‘upset’ with Ant, who previously admitted he had put his wife ‘through hell with mood swings and depression’ during his battle, and that the pair are spending increasing amounts of time apart.
A source told the newspaper: ‘She’s had a rough year. And she’s made it clear it’s because of Ant.
‘They’ve hardly been seen in public together since he came back from rehab a month ago.’
Close: A source told the newspaper: ‘She’s had a rough year. And she’s made it clear it’s because of Ant. ‘They’ve hardly been seen in public together since he came back from rehab a month ago’
Low-key: He kept his look casual with black polka dot shorts which he teamed with a simple black sweatshirt
Relaxed look: Opting for comfort, the I’m A Celebrity! presenter wore some black and white slides and went incognito with a Nike baseball cap
And the source said that Lisa, who is head of make-up and hair on Strictly Come Dancing is immersing herself in work.
They said: ‘Lisa has really thrown herself into work at Strictly. She’s having lots of banter with the stars. But Ant isn’t mentioned much.’
The couple, who met as teenagers in 1994, have only been pictured together once last month since Ant returned from rehab.
Lisa was pictured walking the couple’s dog Hurley alone on Wednesday. Ant’s representative declined to comment when approached by Mail Online.
Embattled: Ant also wore a leg brace strapped to his knee during the stroll
Pain: He had an operation on his knee that went wrong in 2014, leaving him in ‘intense pain’
Ant has vowed to make his marriage a priority after checking into rehab for alcohol and painkiller addiction – but work commitments are about to keep the pair apart.
Ant is set to fly off to New South Wales in Australia this winter for his I’m A Celebrity presenting duties alongside co-host Declan Donnelly.
Lisa meanwhile will be tied up from the Strictly launch next weekend until just before Christmas.
After completing a two-month stay in rehab to treat his battle with drug addiction and depression, Ant has been continuing his recovery with his wife by his side.
Bad times: Following the surgery, Ant began taking the opioid painkiller Tramadol and became addicted
Troubled: He revealed he had come close to death at the worst of his condition, which saw him rushed to hospital following a drugs and booze binge
The TV presenter has previously credited wife of 11 years Lisa, for her ‘amazing’ and continued support throughout his troubles, after admitting he had put the make-up artist ‘through hell with mood swings and depression’ before seeking treatment.
Ant returned home after addressing his health battle and seeking out treatment by checking into rehab in June.
Prior to his stay, Ant revealed he has been battling his condition for two years after an operation on his knee went wrong in 2014, leaving him in constant pain, and amid fertility struggles with his wife.
Tough times: According to the Daily Star, Lisa is ‘upset’ with Ant, who previously admitted that he had put his wife ‘through hell with mood swings and depression’ during his battle, and that the pair are spending increasing amounts of time apart
Claims: Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have been rocked by claims of trouble within their 11 year marriage
Following the surgery, Ant began taking the opioid painkiller Tramadol and became addicted. He revealed he had come close to death at the worst of his condition, which saw him rushed to hospital following a drugs and booze binge.
For the first time in three years, Ant is now believed to be clean and has lost a stone since being admitted into rehab.
Lisa has openly stood by her husband during his rehab and is helping to aid his recovery, following his hints that their marriage was on the rocks in an interview with The Sun on Sunday.
Ant confessed that his condition had put a huge ‘strain’ on his relationship and describing the impact it had on his marriage, he said: ‘I’m very sorry about the effect it has on partners.’
Long time love: The couple, who met as teenagers in 1994, have only been pictured together once last month since Ant returned from rehab