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THE HOOK-UPS, MAKE-UPS AND BREAK-UPS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

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She’s raised eyebrows S on social media since estranged husband Ant Mcpartlin returned to rehab following his drink-driving conviction, including liking a Tweet about waiting for “sadness to get better”, “welcoming change” and “finding love”. Last week, Lisa Armstrong also Tweeted congratula­tions to the Britain’s Got Talent team – which includes the hosts Ant and Declan Donnelly – for their BAFTA win. The duo were later pictured smiling alongside a fan outside a hotel, with Ant also being photograph­ed with a young fan in a café, looking noticeably healthier and happier.

Pals say make-up artist Lisa, 42 – who was reportedly devastated when Ant, 42, announced their split in January – is offering her support, amid reports she’s considerin­g rekindling their 11-year marriage. A source says, “Ant is focused on his health and getting his life back on track. Lisa has told him she’ll do what she can to help. Although they’re not together, she cares for Ant and wants to make sure he’s OK. It helps knowing that Lisa’s there for him. She refuses to let him down when he may need her.”

Closer recently reported how Lisa put their divorce on hold after his return to rehab. The source says, “Lisa’s still in love

with Ant and she’s made it clear she’d give things another go if they could get back to where they once were. She wouldn’t rule out a future together if things get better and Ant decides he also wants to try again.”

The presenter initially entered rehab last summer following a secret two-year addiction to prescripti­on painkiller­s after a botched knee operation. Despite his apparent recovery, his return to TV was short-lived as he was arrested for drink driving in March following a collision near his west London home. The star – who left his co-presenter pal Dec, 42, to host the Britain’s Got Talent live shows solo – admitted the charge, saying that he was “ashamed and mortified” as he was fined £86,000 and banned from driving for 20 months.

There was speculatio­n that he could return to host I’m A Celeb! later this year, and he has also reportedly moved into a £4.5million mansion. But pals say he’s lying low and not rushing back to work. The source adds, “He’d love to return, but for now, he’s focusing on getting himself 100 per cent better and looking towards a healthy future.”

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