This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have said their friend Ant McPartlin must take responsibility for his actions after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving on Sunday. The TV presenters appeared sombre as they addressed McPartlin’s recent troubles, which have seen him step down from his television commitments in order to return to rehab. This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield (Isabel Infantes/PA)He added: “The overwhelming feeling we believe has to be that, no matter who you are, no matter what you do, if you get into a car having had a drink the responsibility is entirely yours. McPartlin’s publicist said in a statement: “Ant has decided to go back into treatment and step down from his current TV commitments. In January, McPartlin confirmed that he and his wife Lisa were separating after 11 years of marriage.

Source: Irish Examiner March 20, 2018 11:15 UTC