Ant McPartlin started 2017 on a high when he was honoured with an OBE, but several months later his personal life took a turbulent turn as he entered rehab. While his professional life has flourished, the 42-year-old’s personal difficulties have made headlines in recent months. Ant McPartlin is made an OBE by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in January 2017 (Jonathan Brady/PA)Six months later, McPartlin said he was entering a rehabilitation centre following a battle with depression, alcohol and substance abuse. In January, following months of speculation, McPartlin confirmed that he and Armstrong were separating after 11 years of marriage. The next episode of the ITV programme, which is set to air this Saturday, is now in question following McPartlin’s arrest.

Source: Irish Examiner March 19, 2018 10:30 UTC