Piers Morgan reveals he has ended his feud with Ant McPartlin after remarking troubled star had 'walked the dog for a year' (but he insists he didn't apologise!) By Lily Waddell For Mailonline Published: 00:42 GMT, 24 February 2019 | Updated: 00:43 GMT, 24 February 2019 Viewcomments Piers Morgan healed the rift with Ant McPartlin in a single email but he insisted he didn't apologise to the star. The GMB host, 53, received a strongly worded email from the star, 43, after he asked why Ant was up for an NTA Award for 'walking the dog' and 'sitting on his backside'. While the presenter revealed he didn't apologise to his friend, he insisted the pair were 'still mates' in a new interview with The Mirror. Good news: Piers Morgan revealed he has ended his feud with Ant McPartlin after remarking troubled star had 'walked the dog for a year' (but he insists he didn't apologise!) He told the newspaper: 'We are still mates, it is fine. I didn't accept I had done anything particularly wrong. 'I think the point I was making was a valid one and I think a lot of people felt the same way. But I definitely said, "I don't want to hurt or upset you". 'I wouldn't, he's a mate. He then calmed down. He's just feeling the heat a bit because he is coming back on TV and it has been a very tricky time.' Absolutely fuming: The GMB host, 53, received a strongly worded email from the star, 43, after he asked why Ant was up for an NTA Award for 'walking the dog' and 'sitting on his backside' His revelation comes after Ant hit back at the presenter with a strongly worded email accusing the Good Morning Britain co-host of 'belittling' his recovery. Piers said: 'They'll win. Even though Ant's basically been sitting on his backside, from what I can see walking his dog for the last year. He's got an award.' A source confided in The Mirror that troubled Ant had fired off an email to Piers following the TV star's comments on Good Morning Britain. Unimpressed: His revelation comes after Ant hit back at the presenter with a strongly worded email accusing the Good Morning Britain co-host of 'belittling' his recovery Piers made reference to Ant's headline-grabbing fallout from a drink-driving conviction in April last year. Ant swapped TV for rehab as he was forced to step away from his television commitments including Britain's Got Talent and I'm A Celeb. During his recovery from his booze problem and prescription drug addiction, the presenter was often pictured walking his Labrador Hurley in the parks near his home. Ant and Dec won the National Television Award for the 18th year in a row, despite his absence from our screens. Good pals: Piers (middle) with Ant (left) and Declan Donnelly at the NTA's in 2016 Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility