Following the birth of his son Wilder, Ant McPartlinĀ has taken to social media to clear up any confusion after fans were left feeling ‘confused’.
TheĀ Britain’s Got TalentĀ presenterĀ welcomed a beautiful baby boy with his wife of three years, Anne-Marie.Ā Ant announced the newsĀ via social media with the caption: “Welcome to the family. Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am Baby is beautiful, Mummyās a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dadās a mess!”
The 48 year old alsoĀ shared a touching picture of his tattooĀ that is a tribute to his wifeĀ Anne-Marie CorbettĀ and her two daughters – Daisy and Poppy. However, it left fans with many questions.
Ant cleared up confusion about his tattoo -Credit:INSTAGRAM
Ant addressed his tattoo -Credit:Getty Images
In the image, Ant’s tattoo shows a huge blossoming tree with the names – Amzie (presumably for his wife of three years Anne-Marie), his two step daughters, Daisy and Poppy, and Ant’s two pooches, Milo and Bumble. But there was one name noticeably missing –Ā his other dog, Hurley.
Now, Ant has addressed his tattoo and put fan’s worries at ease. He said: “Glad you loved the tattoo as well. For all you dog lovers who asked why my beloved Hurley wasnāt on the family tree..he was!! He was just covered by our newborn. All my love, gratitude and heartfelt thanks A.”
Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed a baby boy -Credit:James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock
When Ant and Anne-Marie – who tied the knot back in August 2021 and first met when she was his personal assistant – announced their news, pals raced to congratulate the couple.Ā Davina McCallĀ wrote: “Argggghhhhhhhhh!! This is AMAZING !!!! Congratulations to ALL of you”.
It was rumoured earlier this year that the couple were expecting their first child together and, according toĀ The Sun, a source previously commented on the baby news.
The said: āThis is the news everyone wanted. Ant and Anne-Marie are beyond delighted. Itās no secret that Ant has always wanted children, but that it may never happen for him was something he had, sadly, come to terms with.
The couple have been married since 2021 -Credit:REX/Shutterstock
āWhen they found out last year, they were absolutely delighted, but obviously kept the news quiet for as long as possible. To be having a child two years short of his 50th birthday, with the love of his life, is the stuff of dreams for Ant.”
“Heās already a wonderful, doting father to Anne-Marieās kids, and together theyāre going to be brilliant parents to this latest addition to the family.āa