Ant McPartlin was pictured in London on Friday as he headed to filming Britain's Got Talent following a year off from his TV commitments.
The TV host, 43, sipped on a hot beverage as he hopped into his flashy Range Rover ahead of filming later that day, with his co-presenter Declan Donnelly spotted looking delighted at a local Sainsbury's as he prepared to reunite with his pal.
In August last year, Ant revealed he's taking a break from presenting with co-host Dec to focus on recovering from his painkiller addiction, months after his drink-driving charge in April.
He's back! Ant McPartlin was pictured in London on Friday as he headed to filming Britain's Got Talent following a year off from his TV commitments
Happy: Ant's co-presenter Declan Donnelly looked delighted as he stopped at Sainsbury's before reuniting with his pal
The Geordie native wrapped up against the cold weather in an all-black ensemble, which featured a baseball cap, longline coat and sturdy knee-high boots.
Meanwhile Dec looked happier than ever as he laughed and smiled while chatting to a pal at the supermarket, as he too prepared for filming.
The new father, 43, looked casually cool in a black quilted jacket paired with navy chinos and green trainers.
He donned a black and orange baseball cap to complete the look as he seen loading what appeared to chair cushions into his car.
Preparations: The TV host, 43, sipped on a hot beverage as he hopped into his flashy Range Rover ahead of filming later that day
Comeback: In August last year, Ant revealed he's taking a break from presenting with co-host Declan Donnelly (pictured in 2017) to focus on recovering from his painkiller addiction, months after his drink-driving arrest in April
Ant's return comes as Dec revealed last month that Britain's Got Talent would be 'back to normal' after he was forced to host the live finals solo in 2018.
He told the Mirror: 'It's back to normal for BGT - fingers crossed it will be great.'
Britain's Got Talent is just the start of Ant's comeback after he stepped down from all his TV commitments for a year after a difficult few months.
Off he goes: The Geordie native wrapped up against the cold weather in an all-black ensemble, featuring a baseball cap, longline coat and sturdy knee-high boots
Better than ever: Britain's Got Talent is just the start of Ant's comeback after he stepped down from all his TV commitments for a year after a difficult few months
Ant's personal issues saw him sit out the last few episodes of BGT 2018, as well as Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, last spring.
In August, it was revealed that ITV hit show Saturday Night Takeaway, presented by the pair since 2002, has been cancelled until 2020.
In November, Holly Willoughby filled in for the star on I'm A Celebrity as she starred alongside Dec in the jungle.
Troubled presenter Ant first sought rehab treatment in June 2017 after becoming addicted to prescription drugs and alcohol following a botched knee surgery in 2015.
Woes: Troubled presenter Ant first sought rehab treatment in June 2017 after becoming addicted to prescription drugs and alcohol following a botched knee surgery in 2015
Time off: Ant's personal issues saw him sit out the last few episodes of BGT 2018, as well as Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, last spring
Reunited: Meanwhile Dec looked happier than ever as he laughed and smiled while chatting to a pal at the supermarket, as he too prepared for filming
Dapper: The new father, 43, looked casually cool in a black quilted jacket paired with navy chinos and green trainers
