NEW dad Ant McPartlin ‘isn’t thinking about TV work’ after his ‘magical’ baby news with wife Anne Marie Corbett.

On Tuesday the couple revealed that they had welcomed their first son together into the world, and the celebrity tributes started to flood in.

Ant McPartlin has become a dad for the first time
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Ant McPartlin has become a dad for the first timeCredit: Instagram

Ant and Anne Marie have become parents to son Wilder
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Ant and Anne Marie have become parents to son WilderCredit: Getty

Ant and Dec pictured on Britain's Got Talent
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Ant and Dec pictured on Britain’s Got TalentCredit: Rex
A close pal told us: “Ant and Amzie are in a magical place right now, in their own little loved-up bubble.

“He’s not even thinking about TV work at the moment, he’s just loving life – and it’s so great to see.”

Ant and Anne Marie, who got married in 2021, announced their happy news on Instagram.

The pair posted a snap of Ant holding their baby boy on Ant and Dec’s page.

They captioned the post: “Welcome to the family. Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin.

“Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am.

“Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!”

The Sun exclusively revealed that Anne Marie delivered their son at a posh hospital with a royal connection.

After weeks of speculation The Sun revealed that the couple were going to become parents together for the first time back in February.

Ant candidly told of his dreams of becoming a dad eight years ago in a hugely emotional interview.

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Almost a decade ago, paternity leave was on his mind.

Back then, the Saturday Night Takeaway frontman spoke exclusively to The Sun’s TV Mag and said: “In five year’s time, I definitely see kids and all that in my life.”

He added to us at the time: “You realise what’s important in life.

“We appreciate time off more and try to build in family time.

“In your 20s and 30s you are working so hard and you want to be the best you can be but when you come into your 40s you want to pursue different things.”

Ant’s sweet nickname for wife Anne Marie was revealed when they shared their exciting news.

In the snap of him having skin-to-skin contact with his newborn son Wilder, the Geordie star showed off his huge tattoo.

Taking pride of place at the top of the tree was a banner with the word ‘Amzie’ inside.

The shoulder inking’s details caught the eye of fans, who noticed tributes to his stepdaughters Poppy and Daisy as well as his beloved wife.

 

Ant and Anne Marie started dating in 2018.

They tied the knot in 2021.

Ant and Dec’s incredible career

ANT McPartlin and Declan Donnelly met on the set of Byker Grove in 1990.

The two went on to have chart success under their characters’ names – including their 1994 No1 smash hit Let’s Get Ready To Rhumble.

They haven’t looked back since then, going on to present some of the most popular shows on TV.

Here’s a rundown of some of their most popular shows – plus one “dud”.

The Ant & Dec Show – this late afternoon kids’ entertainment series ran from 1995-1996 for 17 episodes
Ant & Dec Unzipped – the twosome jumped from ITV to Channel 4 for this children’s sketch show in 1997
SM:TV Live – the duo teamed up with Cat Deeley in 1998 for Saturday morning mayhem including the classic Wonkey Donkey game
Friends Like These – the Geordie pair hopped channels again, landing on BBC One to present this game show from 1999 until 2001
Pop Idol – before The X Factor there was Pop Idol, which ran for two seasons in 2001 and 2002 and saw Michelle McManus and Will Young crowned the winners
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here – the reality TV show began in 2002, with Dec presenting all 23 seasons, even one without sidekick Ant as Holly Willoughby stepped up
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway – this show also began in 2002, but the lads said the 2024 offering would be their last
PokerFace – Ant and Dec created this game show which aired from 2006-2007. with a top prize of £1million.
Britain’s Got Talent – the TV series began in 2007 with the pair’s backstage antics loved by fans. They also took part in silly competitions on Stephen Mulhern’s ITV spin-off Britain’s Got More Talent
Red Or Black – the show only aired for two seasons in 2011 and 2012. It was one of the pair’s rare “flops” with Dec admitting “we got it wrong”
Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win – the pair had another success on their hands when this show hit screens in 2022

Ant and Anne Marie have become parents together for the first time
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Ant and Anne Marie have become parents together for the first time