TV star Ant McPartlin recently welcomed his first child with his wife Anne-Marie. He shared a heartfelt message on social media announcing the arrival of their son Wilder Patrick McPartlin. Additionally, Ant made his best friend and co-star Dec Donnelly the godfather of his son, as a sweet gesture of appreciation for their friendship. This gesture was seen as ‘pay back’ for the past six years, during which Ant has been a godfather to Dec’s two children – Isla and Jack. Dec also recently welcomed a son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, whose middle name is a tribute to Ant and Dec’s father.
Ant and Dec have been best friends and co-stars for many years, sharing a close bond both on and off-screen. Ant’s sweet gesture of making Dec the godfather of his son reflects their deep friendship and support for each other. Dec had previously shared his excitement at becoming a father, and the arrival of his son was met with joy and celebration by their friends and fans. Ant and Anne-Marie chose the name Wilder for their son, which has a unique and meaningful origin. The couple’s birth announcement photo also revealed a never-before-seen tattoo on Ant, with names of Daisy, Amzie, Poppy, and Bumble, symbolizing his family members.
Ant’s journey to fatherhood has been a long-held desire, as he had openly expressed his wish to have kids in interviews in the past. He became a stepfather to Anne-Marie’s two daughters before welcoming his own son. The couple’s choice of names for their son reflects their fondness for unique and meaningful names. Ant and Anne-Marie’s relationship has blossomed over the years, with their marriage in 2021 and the recent arrival of their son bringing them closer as a family. Ant’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong also shared a cryptic message on social media congratulating him on handling the past few months with strength and humility.
Dec’s joy at becoming a father was evident in his announcement of his son’s arrival, with a nod to Ant in naming his son Jack Anthony Alphonsus. The name was a tribute to both Dec’s best friend Ant and his late father, Alphonsus. Dec and his wife Ali Astall have been enjoying parenthood since welcoming their daughter Isla in 2018. Dec’s marriage to Ali, who was previously Ant and Dec’s talent manager, was a turning point in his personal life, leading to the growth of their family. The close bond between Ant and Dec extends beyond their professional partnership, with Ant’s sweet gesture towards Dec’s new role as a father reflecting their strong friendship and mutual respect.
