Anthony David “Ant” McPartlin is an actor, comedian, singer, and rapper from the United Kingdom. He is best known as one half of the television presenting and acting duo ‘Ant & Dec,’ with Declan Donnelly as the other half. He is best known for hosting the reality television shows “Britain’s Got Talent,” “Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway,” and “Text Santa.” ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ is the reality game program that the popular broadcaster is currently hosting. He has also hosted a number of other shows, including ‘PokerFace,’ ‘Pop Idol,’ and ‘Push the Button,’ to mention a few. Today, McPartlin has established himself as one of the top TV presenters in the British entertainment sector, together with his partner Donnelly. Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous prizes and honors. In 2016, he was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his contributions to broadcasting and entertainment. McPartlin has received numerous honors, including the British Comedy Awards, TV Quick & TV Choice Awards, British Academy Television Awards, TRIC Awards, and others.
The Career of Anthony
Anthony McPartlin made his television debut on the children’s workshop series ‘Why Don’t You?’ Following that, he featured on the BBC’s ‘Byker Grove’ for children, which shot him to fame.
He first appeared on ‘The Cinder Path in 1994, followed by ‘The Ant & Dec Show’ the following year. The British TV broadcaster then presented ‘Ant & Dec Unzipped’ in 1998. He also hosted ‘SMTV Live’ and ‘CD: the UK’ in the same year.
‘Friends Like These’ was offered to McPartlin the next year. He presented this British game show until 2001.
‘BRIT Awards,’ ‘Slap Bang with Ant & Dec,’ ‘Pop Idol,’ ‘Engie Benjy,’ ‘Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?’, ‘Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway,’ and ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ were among McPartlin’s many TV endeavors between 2001 and 2002.
The following year, he hosted ‘Ant & Dec’s Gameshow Marathon,’ followed by ‘Soccer Aid,’ and ‘PokerFace.’ When he began hosting ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2007, McPartlin achieved international attention.
He was offered another TV show, ‘Ant & Dec’s Christmas Show,’ two years later. He was cast as a presenter for two programs in 2011, specifically ‘Red or Black?’ and ‘Text Santa.’
Then, in 2016, the television personality hosted ‘The Prince’s Trust.’ ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!,’ ‘Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway,’ and ‘Text Santa’ are among his current shows.
Scandals & Controversies
Anthony McPartlin just checked himself into a drug recovery facility. After a botched knee surgery left him in pain, the TV host became addicted to prescription painkillers, it was revealed.
This announcement thrust McPartlin into the spotlight, shocking his supporters and following.
Personal Experiences
Christine Woodhall and Raymond McPartlin gave birth to Anthony David “Ant” McPartlin on November 18, 1975, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
He has a half-sister named Emma and a sister named Sarah. Wingrove Primary School was McPartlin’s alma mater.
In terms of his personal life, he married long-term girlfriend Lisa Armstrong (a well-known make-up artist) on July 22, 2006.
McPartlin and his co-star Donnelly are also noted for their charitable endeavors. Both are linked to the ‘Sunshine Fund’ and ‘ChildLine’ organizations. In the year 2013, the duo founded the ‘W4 Youth Centre.’
Estimated net worth
Anthony McPartlin has a net worth of $40 million and is an English actor, television presenter, singer, and rapper.