Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Ant & Dec & tattoo
New inking is revealed as ITV duo are finally spotted back together
THE old smiles are back as best pals Ant Mcpartlin and Declan Donnelly are spotted together for the first time in months – and there is also something new for fans to see.
A freshly inked tattoo has appeared on Ant’s arm, with some people saying he had it done to put his troubles behind him after his latest stint in rehab.
Onlookers described the TV presenters – both in navy blue tops – as “super cheerful” while they enjoyed a leisurely lunch in a hotel garden.
Hotel guest Davina Darr, who posed between the 42-year-old ITV stars, said: “Pleasure to randomly bump into Ant and Dec... Lovely guys.”
She added the pair were “in a good mood” at the hotel in South London.
Ant stepped down from his TV roles shortly after crashing his Mini into two cars while over the drink-drive limit.
He checked into rehab days after the accident in March. The presenter has admitted to an addiction to prescription drugs and drink problems. A source close to the star says Ant is now house hunting and there is little chance of him getting back with estranged wife Lisa.
It comes after reports make-up artist Lisa wants to give things another go. Ant has been living in rented property near the former marital home in West London.
The insider said: “He wants to move away and start again... While Lisa may want to get back together, it doesn’t look likely for Ant.”
Amid talks of divorce, it is understood Ant is keen “to get away completely”. It was confirmed in January that Lisa, 41, and Ant had parted after 11 years of marriage.
Last month he got a 20-month ban and £86,000 fine for drink-driving.