Ant McPartlin latest: The Ant and Dec star has spoken candidly on Anne Marie Corbett and addiction (Image: GETTY/SPLASH)
Ant McPartlin has said his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett is the “fundamental reason” he has was able to change his life around, after a painkiller and alcohol addiction. The Ant and Dec star has been sober for over nine months after being charged for drink-driving, getting an £86,000 fine and a 20-month ban. In an interview with The Sun, the 43-year-old said he’s now in the “best place” of his life, crediting his new partner. He said he no longer speaks to his estranged wife Lisa Armstrong and that legal proceedings are ongoing.
I don’t feel the need to defend Anne-Marie Corbett
Ant McPartlin
Ant commented: “Anne-Marie honestly is the fundamental reason for the great change in my life. She’s been my rock. She’s a beautiful soul. We’re very happy.
“I’m in the best place I’ve been in my life, to be honest with you. It’s great.”
When asked if his personal assistant of many years had broken the so-called girl code, he branded it “absolute rubbish”.
He stated: “I don’t feel the need to defend Anne-Marie but I will say you’ve got to be careful judging other people’s relationships or what you think is the truth