Ant McPartlin’s ex Lisa Armstrong dazzles in a sequinned jumpsuit as she makes a rare TV appearance on Strictly: It Takes Two
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Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made a surprise TV appearance on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two on Wednesday.
The makeup artist stunned in a plunging black sequin jumpsuit as she spoke to host Janette Manrara about her favorite beauty looks from the series so far.
Lisa has been a make-up artist on Strictly for 17 years and is responsible for some of the show’s most iconic looks.
She cut a glamorous figure in an elegant black jumpsuit adorned with sequins as she chatted with Janette on the show.
Asked to share her favorite look from the series so far, Lisa said: “Wynne was one of my favourites,” as she referenced his transformation into Mrs Doubtfire for Movie Week.
Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made a surprise TV appearance in Strictly spin-off It Takes Two on Wednesday
The make-up artist stunned in a plunging black sequin jumpsuit as she spoke to host Janette Manrara about her favorite beauty looks from the series so far
“He just took over the character, and that’s what I love. You know, we have the normal weeks where it’s just normal glamor makeup, but then to actually bring that character to life with the hair and the makeup, and they really become the part.”
Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.
The presenter married his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021, and the couple welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin in May.
Ant and Lisa have been embroiled in a custody battle over their beloved dog Hurley for years.
Lisa shares joint custody of Hurley with Ant but reports say she wants sole ownership of him – something he is said to have resisted.
But she has reportedly vowed to continue fighting for sole custody of the chocolate Labrador, who regularly appears on her Instagram posts where she calls him “Mama’s baby boy.”
Ant is said to have refused to hand over full custody of Hurley to his ex during their reported £31million divorce battle, reportedly telling lawyers: ‘She can have everything she wants – except the dog.’
Lisa reportedly expressed her desire to care for the Lab full-time in February – and friends close to the make-up artist say that desire is stronger than ever following the birth of Ant’s firstborn.
Lisa has been a make-up artist on Strictly for 17 years and is responsible for some of the show’s most iconic looks
Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage, but the couple continued to battle for custody of their beloved dog Hurley
The presenter married his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett (pictured) in 2021 and the couple welcomed their first child together, son Wilder, in May.
“She felt very betrayed by both Ant and Anne-Marie and felt none of this had been handled sensitively, especially the baby announcement,” sources said. The sun.
“The one thing that has gotten her through and been by her side all the time is Hurley: she doesn’t know what she would do without him. He is more than just a dog to her and has been a lifeline at times.”
They added: ‘Ant clearly loves Hurley too, but he has a lot of other responsibilities and things going on in his life now and Lisa doesn’t understand why she can’t have full custody of him. She needs Hurley by her side.”
The former couple reportedly agreed to take turns caring for Hurley, with the agreement being that Ant’s driver would transport the dog between them so they didn’t have to see each other.
As well as welcoming his son last month, Ant also revealed his new tattoo, a tribute to his family.
Ant held the newborn and revealed a family tree tattoo on his upper arm, but a fan accused him of ‘dissing’ the mist Hurley, whose name did not appear to be on the design.
Ant addressed fans’ concerns as he wrote, “Hey everyone, just wanted to thank you so much for the kind messages of love and good wishes for our baby Wilder. He’s doing great.
“Glad you liked the tattoo too. For all the dog lovers out there asking why my beloved Hurley wasn’t in the family tree… he was!! He just got mated with our newborn baby. All my love, gratitude and sincere thanks A.”