Ant McPartlin gets VERY sweaty during al fresco workout Down Under… as his trainer hilariously shows him inspiring images of buff bodies between sit-ups
He turned his life around after quitting drinking and drugs six years ago.
And Ant McPartlin proved he knows his health and fitness as he was spotted enjoying a grueling workout during his stay in Australia on Thursday, as he hosted I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here with friend Dec Donnelly.
The star's stunning personal trainer gave him some inspiration – by showing a photo of a buffed-up man on her phone during training.
Ant got in some running, sit-ups and a bout of boxing, before putting a striped towel around his neck to soak up his sweat in the scorching heat.
Always the joker, between gasping for breath and dripping in sweat, he still managed to joke around with his trainer and fellow sports enthusiasts.
Ant McPartlin proved he knows his health and fitness as he was spotted enjoying a grueling workout during his stay in Australia on Thursday as he hosted I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here with boyfriend Dec Donnelly
The star's stunning personal trainer gave him some inspiration – by showing a photo of a buffed up man on her phone during training
During training, he was shown an image of a shirtless man
Ant got in some running, sit-ups and a bit of boxing, before putting a striped towel around his neck to soak up his sweat in the scorching heat
Ever the joker, between gasping for breath and dripping in sweat, he still managed to joke around with his trainer and fellow exercise enthusiasts
Ant radiated good health as he trained outdoors
He certainly gave everything in training
Ant's trainer showed the screen to the star, who lifted his head from the floor to look at what appeared to be inspiration.
He seemed completely engrossed in the training, which he squeezed in between the daily live recordings of the jungle show.
On Thursday evening the camp said goodbye to Danielle Harold, with Ant and Dec organizing her farewell interview before she returns to Britain.
Ant radiated good health as he trained outdoors.
His well-documented battle with substance abuse came to a head in 2017, when he checked into rehab after becoming addicted to prescription drugs following a devastating knee injury at the time.
He gave a candid interview at the time and admitted he had 'let people down', before thanking his then wife Lisa Armstrong and co-star Dec for their support.
His statement to the release read: “The first step is to admit to yourself that you need help. I've let people down. I am really sorry. I feel like I let a lot of people down and I'm really sorry for that. I would like to thank my wife, family and best friends during this difficult time.
Ant's trainer showed the screen to the star, who lifted his head from the floor to look at what appeared to be inspiration
He seemed completely engrossed in the training, which he squeezed in between daily live tapings of the jungle-based show.
He opted for designer workout clothes with Under Armor shorts and Adidas sneakers
He grimaced as they pulled out the sit-ups
'I spoke out because I believe it is important that people ask for help when they are going through a difficult time and receive the right treatment to aid their recovery.'
He subsequently split from Lisa, who he married in 2006, in December 2017 before it was revealed he was dating their former employee Anne-Marie Corbett.
The bitter divorce was officially finalized at London's Central Family Court in October 2018, where Ant admitted adultery. He married Anne-Marie, who has two children, in Hampshire in August 2021.
Ant is now fighting fit and even has the Alcoholics Anonymous symbol inked on his wrist – which takes the shape of a triangle in the center of a circle to represent the three sides of addiction: physical, mental and spiritual, along with the three healings: unity, restoration and service.
About this tattoo, Ant said: 'It means a lot to me. The tattoo is based on the symbol, but is not exactly the same.
“It's more about beliefs and principles and where your mind is focused when it comes to love and serving other people well so that you can move forward positively. It's about who I am and how I will live my life in a good way.'
He gave a candid interview at the time and admitted he had 'let people down', before thanking his then wife Lisa Armstrong and co-star Dec for their support (Ant and Lisa at their wedding in 2006)
He subsequently split from Lisa, who he married in 2006, in December 2017 before it was revealed he was dating their former employee Anne-Marie Corbett (Ant and Anne-Marie at their 2021 wedding).
He lay on the floor of a parking garage performing sit-ups
He then visited a sushi restaurant for a post-workout treat