Lisa Armstrong shares cosy snap with boyfriend James Green as they jet off on holiday

Lisa Armstrong has gone on vacation with her boyfriend James Green as her bitter custody battle with ex-husband Ant McPartlin continues over their dog Hurley.

The Strictly makeup artist, 46, is at odds with the Saturday Night Takeaway host, 47, as she wants her Labrador Hurley to live with her full-time, five years after they agreed to share their beloved dog when his marriage collapsed.

But Lisa put the drama aside as she enjoyed a romantic vacation with electrician James, 39, whom she began dating in 2020.

It looked like the couple was having a blast relaxing by the infinity pool, with Lisa reading Rob Beckett’s book on a lounge chair.

Lisa also uploaded a snapshot of herself holding a bright green cotton candy while letting her hair down during dinner.

Greetings: Lisa uploaded a snapshot of herself holding a bright green cotton candy while letting her hair down at dinner.

James commented on the post: “What this image doesn’t tell anyone is that you drank most of that cocktail without realizing that the plastic tube taped to the side contained the tequila, so you had to pour it last and did your eyes water when you drank the rest! x’

In another vacation snap, the couple smiled for a photo while making the most of the sunshine.

The couple like to keep their relationship fairly low-key, posting the odd photo from time to time.

Lisa was previously married to host Ant McPartlin, 47, from 2006 until they announced they would divorce in 2018.

Ant and Lisa originally agreed to share their beloved dog Hurley after their marriage collapsed five years ago.

The split came shortly after Ant went to rehab for addiction to drinking and prescription drugs in 2017.

Lisa was granted a nisi decree in October 2018, and the marriage officially ended with the absolute decree in April, marking the end of their 11-year marriage.

Ant married his wife Anne-Marie Corbett in August 2021.

Sol: the couple stays in an incredible hotel with palm trees and stunning views of the beach.

Fun in the sun: It looked like the couple was having a blast as they lounged by the infinity pool, with Lisa reading Rob Beckett’s book on a lounger

Katie Hind of The Mail on Sunday revealed that the arrangement is now in dispute, with Lisa telling her ex that she wants Hurley to live with her full-time.

The fact that Ant has two dogs has led Lisa to ask Hurley to live with her permanently.

The Saturday Night Takeaway star is understood to be refusing to relinquish joint custody.

Currently, the dog spends half his time living in Ant’s £6m Wimbledon mansion and the other half in Lisa’s west London home.

The TV host’s chauffeur is reportedly making the delivery so the exes don’t have to see each other.

Tough: The Strictly make-up artist, 46, is at odds with the Saturday Night Takeaway host, 47, as she wants her Labrador Hurley to live with her full-time.

A source close to Ant said: ‘Lisa has asked to have Hurley, but Ant says no. She now has two more dogs, a new wife and two stepdaughters, but she still wants joint custody.

It has led to some difficult conversations between Ant and Lisa. It’s all very sad. Ant has been able to move on, remarry, and have two more dogs. Lisa is left to pick up the pieces.

Hurley was adopted by the couple in 2013 while they were struggling to conceive a child.

During their divorce battle, Ant is reported to have told lawyers: “She can have whatever she wants, except the dog.”

And in an interview at the time, he said: ‘There’s a loyalty, a love and a camaraderie with Hurley that you can’t describe. We still share pretty evenly. Hurley’s well-being comes first and we both love him very much.”

Meanwhile, Lisa is said to refer to Hurley as her “baby”.

The former couple met at a concert in the mid-1990s, when Ant was performing with his on-screen partner Declan Donnelly as PJ & Duncan.

The Happy Couple: Ant married the couple’s former employee Anne-Marie Corbett in August 2021 (Ant and Anne-Marie on NTAs)