Dermott Donnelly: Last News

Declan Donnelly has paid an emotional tribute to his brother, as he admitted that his family still “can’t believe he’s gone”. The TV favourite’s older brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, sadly died in hospital earlier this month after falling seriously ill. The much loved Father, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church was laid to rest on Friday, as hundreds of mourners gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle to say their final goodbyes, with more than 2,000 people also watching Fr Dermott’s Requiem Mass via a livestream.

After more than twenty years on our telly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are back for the 20th series of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

After over two decades on our screens together, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are back for the 20th series of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. After the spectacular first show last Saturday, 24 February, the boys return tonight for more mayhem. But sadly it's set to be the final series of the popular ITV show, as the boys look set to pursue other projects.

Declan Donnelly has paid a heartbreaking tribute at the funeral of his late brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 55.DISCOVER: Declan Donnelly's stylish £5m family home is full of personal tributesIn emotional words, the I'm a Celebrity host said: "We can't believe he's gone, we still can't understand why he's gone - but we trust God took him because his talents were needed elsewhere. We as a family will miss him immeasurably." The TV star added that he felt the world was a "worse place" now that his brother had passed.WATCH: Declan Donnelly shares framed photo taken inside Buckingham PalaceHe also shared some sweet family memories of growing up with Dermott as a brother, saying: "Dermott and I, being the youngest boys, were confined to the bottom bunks, and on the occasions when my five or six-year-old overactive imagination created monsters under the bed, I would run out of bed, jump into Dermott's bunk and he would calm me down in the middle of the night with stories he invented."MORE: Is this why Ant McPartlin moved away from Declan Donnelly?READ: Why Declan Donnelly's son's birth is doubly bittersweetHe also went on to praise his brother's "fantastic sense of humour and fantastic sense of adventure" and ability to fundraise, joking: "You name it, Dermott monetised it."Dec's TV co-host, Ant McPartlin also had kind words for Dermott, and in a tribute, he wrote: "Father Dermott you were the kindest, wisest man I knew.

Declan Donnelly laid his brother to rest today after his tragic death earlier this month.

Presenter Declan Donnelly has had a whirlwind few weeks after the tragic loss of his beloved brother in July. However, the month also saw some happiness as Declan, 46, announced that he and wife Ali Astall had welcomed their second child together and named him Jack Anthony Alphonsus. He took to Instagram the day after baby Jack’s arrival to share a sweet picture of the newborn holding his dad’s finger and wrote: “Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light.

Declan Donnelly has become a father for the second time. Dec, who's best known as half of TV presenting duo Ant & Dec – announced his wife Ali Astall has given birth to a baby boy. Sharing a sweet picture of the newborn's hand on his Instagram account, Dec wrote: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.

Read more: Declan Donnelly welcomes newborn son as a 'ray of light' “He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister! D x. ”Declan and Ali married in 2015. Ali gave birth to their daughter, Isla Elizabeth Anne, in 2018.

Declan Donnelly has announced the birth of his newborn son with wife Ali Astall. The Britain's Got Talent and I'm A Celebrity host has hailed his second child as a 'welcome ray of light' shortly following on from the death of his brother earlier this month. He also went on to say that his eldest daughter, Isla, is 'beyond excited to be a big sister'.

Declan Donnelly has welcomed his second child with wife Ali Astall. The TV personality took to Instagram on Sunday (July 24) evening to share the news with fans. Dec, 46, shared a sweet snap of his newborn son holding his finger alongside the caption: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.

TV presenter confirmed the birth in a social media post shared with followers on Sunday evening (July 24) and revealed they had named the child Jack Anthony Alphonsus. The child's name is in part a tribute to Dec's Northern Irish father, Alphonsus Donnelly, who passed away in 2011. He went on to say that his eldest daughter is "beyond excited to be a big sister".

Declan Donnelly has become a father for the second time as he welcomes a baby boy with wife Ali Astall. The presenter, best-known for co-hosting the likes of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! with Ant McPartlin, made the happy announcement on Sunday. Dec and Ali were married in 2015 by the presenter’s brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, who tragically died suddenly earlier this month.

Declan Donnelly has become a father for the second time as he welcomes a baby boy with wife Ali Astall.The presenter, best-known for co-hosting the likes of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! with Ant McPartlin, made the happy announcement on Sunday.Dec and Ali were married in 2015 by the presenter’s brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, who tragically died suddenly earlier this month.They already share daughter Isla Elizabeth Ann, who is three years old.Now the mum, dad and daughter have become a family of four with the arrival of baby Jack.Taking to Twitter, Declan shared a gorgeous snap of the newborn holding on to his finger.Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light. He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister! D x pic.twitter.com/rfszcKn6fdHe wrote: ‘Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light.

Declan Donnelly, 46, has taken to Twitter to share the news of the arrival of his second child, Jack Anthony Alphonsus.The NTA award winning presenter has praised his newborn for being a "very welcoming ray of light" since the recent death of his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly.Dec took to Twitter to share a picture of his newborn son holding his finger to break the amazing news to his 6.8 million followers.He captioned the post: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light."He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister! D x."Many social media users rushed to the comments to congratulate the presenter on the arrival of his son.Beth1814 said: "NO WAY!! Did anyone else not know Ali was pregnant? My jaw is on the floor!"Kkayyeiiggh added: "This is beautiful, congratulations! I bet Isla is going to be a fabulous big sister."Melorno commented: "Oh wow! Congratulations to you all!"I hope this brings some much needed happiness to you all."Rumours have circulated over the last few months over the possibility Ali was pregnant when she was pictured running errands in May.She cut a casual figure in leggings and a grey hoodie, with a baby bump visible through her jumper.Dec married Ali in 2015 and they already have one daughter together, Isla Elizabeth Anne Donnelly, who was born in 2018.Their wedding was initiated by Dec's late brother, Father Dermott Donnelly.Dec's brother sadly passed away aged just 55 after he collapsed earlier this month.A statement released by the family at the time said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital."This

X Factor host Declan Donnelly is preparing “to bid an emotional farewell” to his older brother Father Dermott Donnelly, who sadly passed away at the age of 55 earlier this month. Half of popular duo Ant & Dec, Declan, 46, will head up to his hometown of Newcastle for his brother’s funeral that is due to take place on Friday. His presenter partner, Ant McPartlin, also 46, is expected to join his friend at the service as well as many relatives from Ant's parents’ native Ireland.