Lisa Armstrong has ‘urged’ estranged husband Ant McPartlin to dissociate himself with ‘toxic friends and hangers-on’ in a bid to reconcile with the troubled star.
The make-up artist, 42, is said to be confident that her 11-year marriage to Ant, who confirmed their split in January, can be salvaged upon his return from residential rehabilitation, claims The Sun.
But she is reportedly keen on the 42-year old presenter severing all ties with the group of people she believes played a part in their recent separation.
New chapter: Lisa Armstrong has ‘urged’ estranged husband Ant McPartlin to dissociate himself with ‘toxic friends and hangers-on’ in a bid to reconcile with the troubled star
A source told the publication: ‘Lisa has told close pals that she thinks Ant is lost without her and that the toxic people around him turned him against her.
‘She thinks the fact he’s now hit rock-bottom will push him back to her and that he wasn’t thinking straight when he filed for divorce.
‘Lisa thinks that deep down he wants her back, and thinks once he’s out of rehab they can rekindle.’
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Hopeful: The make-up artist is said to be confident that her 11-year marriage to Ant, who confirmed their split in January, can be salvaged upon his return from residential rehabilitation
Ant confirmed the couple’s separation in January, weeks after his return from Australia with I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
A spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘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.’
Off air: The presenter has stepped down from his TV commitments following the incident, with co-host Declan Donnelly (far right) set to present the final two Saturday Night Takeaway shows on his own
The presenter is currently back in rehab following his arrest and subsequent charge for drink driving after crashing his car on March 18.
He will appear in court on April 4.
The presenter stepped down from his TV commitments following the incident, with co-host Declan Donnelly set to present the final two Saturday Night Takeaway shows on his own.
Missing: Both were absent from a new Britain’s Got Talent trailer as speculation grows over the duo’s future on the show
Both were absent from a new Britain’s Got Talent trailer as speculation grows over the duo’s future on the show.
The promotional video stars judges David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in a medieval skit ahead of the variety competition’s return next month.
Ant and Dec do not appear at all despite presenting the ITV show since its launch in 2007.