Ant McPartlin Hosts I’m A Celeb Amid Mystery Surrounding Anne-Marie’s Absence
As Ant McPartlin rejoins forces with longtime TV partner Declan Donnelly for the latest season of “I’m A Celebrity,” a noticeable absence is raising eyebrows.
Despite the Geordie star’s reunion with Declan Donnelly, his wife, Anne-Marie, is conspicuously missing from the scene. While Declan Donnelly has been seen with his wife Ali Astall and their two children, Anne-Marie’s rumored absence becomes more intriguing as Ant celebrates his 48th birthday in Australia.
Birthday Celebration Without Anne-Marie
Ant McPartlin’s arrival at Brisbane airport last week marked the beginning of the I’m A Celebrity season, but Anne-Marie was nowhere to be seen. This departure from tradition is particularly notable as Anne-Marie has accompanied Ant in Australia for several years.
In 2019, she even brought her two daughters from her previous marriage to join the dynamic duo. However, this year appears different, and a show source revealed, ‘If she isn’t there, then Ant will celebrate his birthday without her.’
Dec’s Family Fun in Contrast
In contrast to Ant’s solo arrival, Declan Donnelly has been seen enjoying family time on the Gold Coast with his wife, Ali Astall, and their two children, Isla and Jack.
The usual tradition of families joining the hosts in Australia seems disrupted this year, adding to the intrigue surrounding Anne-Marie’s absence.
Traditions Broken: Anne-Marie’s Previous Inclusion
Traditionally, families accompany the hosting duo during the I’m A Celebrity season. Last year, Ant and Anne-Marie were pictured strolling hand-in-hand and enjoying lunch at Coolangatta beach.
It was a special occasion as the couple, who married in 2021, appeared in Australia together for the first time as a married couple. Anne-Marie’s two teenage daughters from her previous marriage also joined the festivities, breaking Ant’s tradition of playing golf with Declan during filming.
Ant and Anne-Marie’s I’m A Celeb Journey
Ant and Anne-Marie’s history with I’m A Celebrity includes her presence during the 2019 season, where she joined him Down Under amid divorce proceedings with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong.
Even in 2021, Anne-Marie’s daughters joined the couple in Australia, emphasizing the significance of their joint appearances. The couple’s wedding in the summer of 2021 at Heckfield Place Hotel was a star-studded event, attended by celebrities like Frank and Christine Lampard, David Walliams, and Phillip Schofield.
A Star’s Birthday, A Missing Presence
As Ant McPartlin celebrates his 48th birthday in Australia, the absence of Anne-Marie adds an air of mystery to the I’m A Celebrity season.
While the host navigates the challenges of the jungle, fans are left speculating about the reasons behind Anne-Marie’s missing presence and the deviation from established traditions.