It was recently revealed that Ant McPartlin is divorcing his wife of 11 years, Lisa Armstrong, after a tough year for the I’m A Celeb host. Ant spent the summer in a rehab facility to overcome his alcohol and prescription drugs addictions, following an operation on his knee.
But his Britain’s Got Talent boss has been pulling out all the stops to make sure Ant’s in good spirits for the new series.
Simon Cowell has reportedly been ‘spoiling Ant rotten’ in a bid to help him overcome his personal problems.
He’s reportedly been offering Ant “lifts in his private jet and head massages,” as well as bringing along David Walliams “for entertainment”.
“Simon knows that when Ant and Dec are on song, so is the show,” a source told The Sun.
“Ant has to be his focus as the drama in his private life could be a sideshow.”
They added: “Simon wants to cheer him up and that’s why he’s spoiled him rotten.”
Lisa recently responded to the divorce announcement, and is seemingly putting a positive spin on the situation, hoping that 'better times are ahead.'
She's liked fans' tweets of support, with one reading: "I wanted to send you enormous amounts of love and luck for the future. You have remained so dignified in the face of the media - You are a true inspiration."
Another said: "Well I think @lisaAmakeup has stayed classy to the end. She hasn't deserved any of this. I really feel for her. All this over the papers. Just no need @antanddec keep stuff private. Chin up Lisa."