“My dad and I didn't speak for a long time, but we're talking again now, which is great.”

English television presenter and comedian

Anthony David McPartlin is an English television presenter, producer, comedian, former singer, rapper and actor. Born in 1975, he is best known as one half of the presenting duo Ant & Dec, alongside Declan Donnelly. He has built a long career in British television, moving between presenting, producing and performance. Much of his public recognition comes from his partnership with Donnelly, a collaboration that has made Ant & Dec a familiar name in mainstream entertainment.