Ant McPartlin hit the golf course with Alan Shearer, close friend and Soccer Aid founder Jonathan Wilkes a well known face from Dragon’s Den on Friday, for what was described on Instagram as ‘the closest ever’ game of golf.
Known for being a big fan of golf, often playing in charity tournaments and going for a few rounds as part of his tag do, before marrying wife Anne-Marie, Ant most definitely looked the part as the sun shone done on him and his famous pals on Friday, with the Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent presenter cutting a smart figure in long shorts, a polo shirt and dark shades.
His fellow celeb players donned similar outfits and it was Peter Jones, one of the original entrepreneurs in the cast of hit BBC show Dragon’s Den, who documented their game with a post on his Instagram story.
Uploading a photo of the sun drenched quartet, Peter wrote: “One of the closest games ever! @alanshearer and I had putts on the last to win but missed after being 3 down on the 11th.”
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The business tycoon added: “Al held our team together single handedly. Awesome game Ant and Jonny Wilkes.”
Geordie TV star Ant has had a busy few months, with the both of his and Anne-Marie’s first child together, a baby son called Wilder, with the delighted ITV host was the one to break the big news on social media.
Taking to his and Dec’s joint Instagram account, Ant wrote: “Welcome to the family. Wilder Patrick McPartlin.. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am. Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!” As well as revealing the baby’s name, the black and white photo Ant used to accompany the announcement gave a look at a family tree style inking he has on his arm.
Weeks after Wilder’s birth, Ant was back on screens alongside co-host and best mate Dec to anchor the live Britain’s Got Talent semi finals and final, which this year was won by singer Sydnie Christmas.
