Ant McPartlin reveals why he reconciled with estranged father after years of not speaking

Ant opened up about his father on Ant and Dec's DNA Journey November 07, 2019 - 12:03 GMT Emmy Griffiths Ant McPartlin revealed that he has reconciled with his estranged father after the pair hadn't spoke for many years. Speaking on his new documentary series with is showbiz partner, Declan Donnelly, Ant admitted that his father Ray left their family when Ant was ten-years-old, and that he decided to reach out to him after turning 40.

He added that he was "thrilled" that they are back in touch, saying: "He’s good, he’s funny. I’m slowly getting to know him again. He's a proud man, a worker, a plumber. I’m thrilled that I’m back in touch." It has been a difficult couple of years for Ant, who took a long break from his television work after his struggle with painkiller and alcohol addiction led to a drink drive car crash.

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