Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduced the new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday.
The Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist, 48, said: ‘I can’t wait to meet you’, as she posed for a series of touching pictures of her newborn great-nephew.
She posted a series of pictures of the little one in a cute little elephant while congratulating his parents and sharing that he was born on Boxing Day.
Lisa captioned it: ‘Introducing baby Bowers. Congrats to @morgan.brookex and @bowerz17 He is just perfect! Jude John-Noel born 26/12/24 5lb 5oz. Great Aunt Cisa can’t wait to meet your boy.’
The brunette beauty was Strictly’s make-up artist for 17 years and is responsible for some of the show’s most iconic looks.
Ant, who has just returned from Australia after a stint on I’m A Celeb, and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.
Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong introduced the new member of her family in an adorable Instagram post on Friday
The Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist, 48, said: ‘I can’t wait to meet you’ as she posted a series of touching pictures of her newborn great-nephew
The presenter married his former personal assistant Anne-Marie Corbett in 2021, and the couple welcomed their first child together, son Wilder Patrick McPartlin, in May.
For years, Ant and Lisa have been embroiled in a custody battle over their beloved pet dog, Hurley.
Lisa shares joint custody of Hurley with Ant, but reports say she wants sole possession of him – something he has reportedly resisted.
But she has reportedly vowed to fight for sole custody of the chocolate Labrador, who regularly appears in her Instagram posts, where she refers to him as ‘mama’s baby’.
Ant is said to have refused to hand over full custody of Hurley to his ex during their £31million divorce battle, reportedly telling lawyers: ‘She can have whatever she wants – except the dog.’
In February, Lisa was said to have expressed her desire to care for Lab full-time – and friends close to the make-up artist say that desire is stronger than ever following the birth of Ant’s first-born.
‘She felt very betrayed by Ant and Anne-Marie and felt none of this was handled sensitively, especially the baby announcement,’ sources told The Sun.
‘The only thing that got her through it and was always by her side was Hurley – she doesn’t know what she would do without him. He is more than a dog to her and sometimes he was a lifesaver.’
They added: ‘Ant obviously loves Hurley too, but he has a lot of other commitments and things going on in his life now and Lisa doesn’t see why she can’t have full custody of him. She needs Hurley with her.’
She posted a series of pictures of the little one in a cute little elephant while congratulating his parents and sharing that he was born on Boxing Day
Ant and Lisa split in 2018 after 18 years of marriage, but the couple continued to fight for custody of their beloved pet dog Hurley
The presenter married his former personal assistant Anne-Marie Corbett in 2021 (pictured) and the couple welcomed their first child together, son Wilder, in May
As well as welcoming his son earlier this year, Ant also revealed his new tattoo which is a tribute to his family
The former couple reportedly agreed to take turns caring for Hurley, with the arrangement being that Ant’s chauffeur would transport the dog between them so they wouldn’t have to see each other.
As well as welcoming his son earlier this year, Ant also revealed his new tattoo which is a tribute to his family.
Holding the newborn, Ant revealed a family tree tattoo on his upper arm, but fans accused him of ‘ruining’ fog Hurley, whose name was not on the design.
Ant responded to fans’ concerns, writing: ‘Hey everyone, just wanted to say thank you so much for the kind messages of love and well wishes for our baby Wilder. He’s doing great.
»I’m glad you liked the tattoo too. For all the dog lovers out there asking why my beloved Hurley wasn’t on the family tree…he was!! It was just covered by our newborn. All my love, gratitude and thanks from the bottom of my heart A.’
