He recently admitted himself to rehab after he pleaded guilty to drink-driving and was fined a record £86,000.
But amidst his tough year, Ant McPartlin is said to have found love with his personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett.
According to The Sun, the embattled TV presenter, 42, who filed for divorce from his wife of eleven years, Lisa Armstrong in January, grew close to Anne, also 42, over the past few months following his drink-drive charge and admission to rehab.
‘She’s his rock’: Ant McPartlin is said to be on the road to recovery after reportedly finding love with his personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘He’s had a tough time of it, but Anne-Marie has put a smile back on his face again, she has been his rock.
‘They have been living in each other’s pockets, day in, day out.
‘Knowing someone is there for him has brought him back from the brink — she’s put him back together again.’
Romance? The embattled TV presenter, 42, who filed for divorce from his wife of eleven years, Lisa Armstrong in January, is said to have grown close to Anne, also 42, over the past few months
The source added their alleged romance was ‘early days’ but friends close to the star are hoping he can put his woes behind him and ‘find happiness again’.
MailOnline has contacted Ant’s representatives for comment.
Just last week Ant looked in high spirits as he was seen indulging in a spot of retail therapy with his PA at Harrods, Knightbridge.
The television host emerged from the famous luxury department story and headed to an awaiting vehicle, with Anne who was joined by two young children.
Duo: His casual sighting comes after Simon Cowell said that he wants Ant McPartlin to return for the next series of Britain’s Got Talent
His casual sighting comes after Simon Cowell said that he wants Ant McPartlin to return for the next series of Britain’s Got Talent.
BGT’s live final and semis went ahead without Ant for the first time in the show’s 11-year history.
Simon told The Sun: ‘It’s a wake-up call. It’s as simple as that. Maybe the pressure was more than I realised. I will support Ant when he comes back.
Simon, 58 has vowed to put psychiatrists in place to support him, after admitting that he didn’t appreciate the pressure he was under before the rehab stint.
Solo act: Britain’s Got Talent’s live final and semis went ahead without Ant for the first time in the show’s 11-year history, with Dec hosting solo (pictured with BGT winner Lost Voice Guy)
Ant stepped down from his presenting commitments when he was charged with drink-driving following a three car crash.
He was fined a record £86,000 and banned from the road for one year and eight months after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
The crash came after he formally announced he was divorcing his wife Lisa Armstrong after 19 years together.
Their decision to get divorce was announced in January, within weeks of the presenter’s return from Australia after filming I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!