ITV I'm a Celeb Ant McPartlin spotted for first time with baby Wilder in Australia after fix row

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Ant McPartlin has been spotted for the first time with his baby son Wilder in Australia as he marks his 49th birthday. The I'm A Celebrity presenter was seen enjoying a break from filming, taking in some quality time with his son, holding him lovingly during a picturesque walk.The beloved Geordie TV host affectionately embraced little Wilder, having previously shared his sorrow over leaving his family for the series filming duties in the jungle.Ant kept cool in the sizzling Aussie summer wearing a white tee and patterned shorts, completing his laid-back birthday ensemble with sunglasses while bonding with his infant son.

The popular television personality has presented the hit ITV reality show since its inception in 2002—except for the 2018 season when he took a year's hiatus following a well-publicised drink-driving charge.Ant, alongside his long-serving co-host Declan Donnelly, 49, surprised audiences when they stepped down from their weekend programme Saturday Night Takeaway after two decades.

At the time, Ant expressed his intention to leave the show to allow more time with his family.it's been reported recently that he has been feeling "sad" about having to depart from his young son while fulfilling his presenting role on I'm A Celeb in Australia, reports the Mirror.The much-loved TV personality has been hitched to Anne-Marie Corbett since 2021 and they joyously welcomed their first child together,Wilder, earlier this year.

A delighted Ant shared his emotions on social media: "Welcome to the family, Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54 am.