Irish Sunday Mirror

Lisa bears the brunt

But Ant’s wife will stay strong through split says Strictly pal

- BY HALINA WATTS Showbiz Editor

ANT Mcpartlin’s estranged wife Lisa Armstrong is bearing the brunt of the fall-out from their split – but will “stay strong and fight her way through.”

The make-up artist fought to save her 11-year marriage to the TV host – back in rehab for drink and drug addiction and facing a drink-drive charge.

But Ant, 42, announced the split in January. Close friend and ex-strictly star Robin Windsor, 38 – who worked with Lisa, 41, on the BBC show – said: “I feel for her.

“She seems to take the brunt of it but she’s actually the loveliest person in the world. To be a top make-up artist she’s had to fight her way there. Just like anything in life she will fight her way through. She’s a

RALLYING Lisa’s Strictly pal Robin strong person.” Robin said Strictly dancers and bosses had rallied for her, adding: “She’s got a strong support network around her.” Ant allegedly had 75mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath – more than twice the 35 mcg limit – after his Mini was in collision with two cars in London, the Daily Mirror revealed yesterday. scoops@sundaymirr­or.co.uk

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