Ant’s estranged wife wants her day in court, whatever the cost
ANT MCPARTLIN is set to face his estranged wife Lisa Armstrong in court to finalise their divorce after she turned down his multimillion-pound settlement offer, the Irish Mail on Sunday understands.
Friends say despite efforts by the I’m A Celebrity… presenter to keep their split low-key by offering Ms Armstrong a substantial chunk of a £62m fortune, she wants her day in court.
He is believed to have offered her more than half of his estate to help ensure the divorce could be finalised quickly and away from court.
Instead, by allowing a judge to rule on a settlement, Ms Armstrong risks being awarded a lower sum. However, sources close to her insist she isn’t concerned about money.
Lawyers are said to be preparing for a High Court hearing next year, which could mean details of the couple’s marriage being made public, along with revelations about Ant’s battle to overcome his drink and drug addiction.
Ms Armstrong, a make-up artist on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing, is understood to feel that Ant ‘got away with a lot’ following their split in 2017.
She is also thought to be dismayed and deeply hurt that he moved on so quickly when he started a new relationship.
Ant, 43, could make a plea to the judge to stop the hearing being made public – but as there are no children involved and he has already done several interviews about his personal life, it is unlikely he will be successful.
A source close to the couple said: ‘Lisa is very much aware that a judge may not award her as much as Ant is offering but she doesn’t care.’