Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduced a new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday.
The Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist, 48, said: ‘I can’t wait to meet you’ as she posed a slew of heartwarming images of her newborn great-nephew.
She posted a series of photos of the little one in a sweet elephant baby outfit as she congratulated his parents and told them he was born on Boxing Day.
Lisa wrote in her caption, “Introducing baby Bowers. Congratulations @morgan.brookex and @bowerz17 He’s just perfect! Jude John-Noel born 12/26/24, 5lbs 5oz. Great Aunt Cise can’t wait to meet you, little boy.’
The brunette beauty has been a make-up artist on Strictly for 17 years and is responsible for some of the show’s most iconic looks.
Ant, who has just returned from Australia after hosting I’m A Celeb, and Lisa, split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.
Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduced a new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday
The Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist, 48, gushed: ‘I can’t wait to meet you’ as she posed a slew of heartwarming images of her newborn great-nephew
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 possession 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.
“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.”
She posted a series of photos of the little one in a sweet elephant baby dress as she congratulated his parents and told him he was born on Boxing Day.
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.
Ant not only welcomed his son earlier this year, but also revealed his new tattoo, a tribute to his family
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.
Not only did Ant welcome his son earlier this year, but he 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 when he wrote: ‘Hey everyone, just wanted to thank you so much for the kind messages of love and well 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.”