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.

Declan Donnelly was overcome with emotion as he paid tribute to his brother at his funeral.The Britain's Got Talent host, 46, broke down in tears as he opened up about the memories he shared with Father Dermott Donnelly in front of mourners at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on Friday (July 29).Dermott, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church, died aged 55 earlier this month in hospital after falling seriously ill.READ MORE: Emotional Ant McPartlin supports pal Declan Donnelly at brother Dermott's funeralHis body was received into St Michael's Church in the city's West End on Thursday (July 28) evening.Declan, 46, was spotted carrying his brother's coffin into church surrounded by mourners.Speaking in front of the church, Declan said: "Unfortunately, today the world is now a slightly worse place because Dermott is no onger with us.He still had so much more he wanted to do."We can't believe he's gone. We can't understand why he's gone.

Ant McPartlin has showed his support to pal Declan Donnelly at his brother's funeral. The Britain's Got Talent hosts arrived for a requiem mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on Friday (July 29) held for Father Dermott Donnelly.The Geordie duo both both donned black suits, white shirts and black ties.READ MORE: Grieving Declan Donnelly likes heartwarming quote about loss after brother's deathFather Dermott, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church, died earlier this month in hospital after falling seriously ill.His body was received into St Michael's Church in the city's West End on Thursday (July 28) evening.Declan, 46, was spotted carrying his brother's coffin into church surrounded by mourners.The service was held at the church where Declan, 46, married Ali Astall in 2015, officiated by his brother DermottIn a heartbreaking tribute to his beloved brother following his death, the TV star said he was "beyond devastated" in a tweet.It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.

Declan Donnelly was pictured carrying his brother's coffin into church on Thursday evening ahead of his brother’s funeral.The TV star was pictured surrounded by relatives as he walked inside St Michael’s, RC Church in his hometown of Newcastle at 7pm.The body of his older brother, Father Dermott, was being received the night before the funeral, following his death earlier this month at the age of just 55.READ NEXT: Dermott Donnelly's heartbreaking final moments as Declan rushes to be by brother's sideThe TV star is said to have raced to his brother's side after he fell seriously ill and was rushed to University Hospital of North Durham on Wednesday with a suspected bleed on the brain after he collapsed.Declan, who recently welcomed his second child with wife Ali Astall, was dressed all in black wearing a T-shirt with a blazer and matching trousers.The presenter was seen looking deep in thought as he rested his hand on his chin and looked down at the ground.Dec, 46, paid tribute to his beloved brother and said he was "beyond devastated" in a tweet.It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon. We are all beyond devastated.

DECLAN Donnelly has revealed his newborn son's name - sharing the sweet tribute to one of his showbiz pals. The TV presenter, 46, and wife Ali Astall surprised fans by announcing the arrival of their second child at the weekend, after keeping her pregnancy a secret.

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

Declan Donnelly has announced that his wife Ali Astall has given birth to their second child. The pair have welcomed a baby boy named Jack Anthony Alphonsus who the presenter called a "very welcome ray of sunshine."Dec, 46, who has been married to Ali since 2015, announced the news on the official Ant and Dec Twitter page with an adorable post.

Declan Donnelly is preparing to say an emotional goodbye to his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, who passed away in hospital earlier this month.The devastated BGT host 46, will head back to his hometown of Newcastle for his older brother's funeral, which is set to take place on Friday (July 29).Dec's presenting partner and best pal Ant McPartlin will also be in attendance along with several relatives from his parents' native Ireland.READ MORE: Grieving Declan Donnelly likes heartwarming quote about loss after brother's deathThe funeral comes before the beloved Geordie TV duo travel to South Africa to film a special edition of their ITV show, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.The funeral will also be attended by priests and clerics from across the North East, where Father Dermott served the Catholic church for 30 years.The Donnelly family released a statement regarding the funeral which read: "Due to limited space, we would encourage those who wish to participate in the Requiem Mass on Friday 29 July to gather at St Michael’s church."The Mass will be live-streamed and Holy Communion will be made available.

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.