Ant and Dec – who are hosting Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday (May 25) – have a close friendship – and so do their wives!
Here’s an inside look at Anne-Marie Corbett and Ali Astall’s secret friendship – having known each other for a “long time”…
Wife of Ant McPartlin, Anne-Marie, and Ali Astall’s friendship
Back in 2018, when news emerged that Ant had begun a relationship with his former PA, Anne-Marie, Ali was reportedly left in a difficult position.
This was because not only was she friends with Anne-Marie, but she was also close friends with Ant’s ex, Lisa Armstrong.
Speaking to the MailOnline at the time, a source claimed Ali was in a tough situation following news of Ant’s new relationship.
“Ali and Ann Marie are friends, there is no animosity there, they have known each other for a long time and get on well,” they said.
“Ali is also friends with Lisa, they have always been pals, it is a tricky situation for Ali but she is handling the situation well,” they then continued.
“It is a relief for Ant, that Dec and Ali get on so well with Ann Marie. It has made everything a lot easier.”
How do Anne-Marie and Ali Astall know each other?
Ali and Anne-Marie have known each other for quite some time.
Anne-Marie, 46, and Ali, 45, worked together at the same London-based agency.
They worked alongside each other for 10 years before Anne-Marie began working closely with Ant in 2017.
Anne-Marie and Ali have regularly been spotted meeting up since. In 2019, Ant, Anne-Marie, and Ali were spotted walking their dogs.
They also regularly accompany their other halves on the red carpet.
And, of course, Ali was in attendance when Anne-Marie and Ant tied the knot back in 2021.
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Anne-Marie and Ant McPartlin welcome baby boy
Last week saw Ant and Anne-Marie share some exciting news – they’d had a baby!
Ant announced the birth of baby Wilder on his Instagram.
Posting a picture of himself cradling Wilder, he captioned the post: “Welcome to the family Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin.
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