‘It was the perfect day’: Ant McPartlin had ‘the time of his life’ at his booze-free stag party with pal Declan Donnelly – ahead of his wedding to girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett
- The presenter, 45, reportedly enjoyed a round of golf with presenting partner Ant and a select few friends in Berkshire
- A source said: ‘Ant was having the time of his life, he and Dec were laughing and joking all the way around’
- While Dec reportedly toasted his close friend’s happiness, booze was off the menu after Ant quit alcohol in 2018 following his arrest for drink driving.
- Ant is reportedly set to marry his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett in a low-key ceremony in August
Ant McPartlin reportedly had ‘the time of his life’ at his stag party after marking the occasion with his pal Declan Donnelly on Wednesday.
The presenter, 45, enjoyed a booze-free celebration by heading out for a round of golf at Bearwood Lakes golf course in Sindlesham, Berkshire with Dec and a select few friends, before tucking into a four course lunch.
Ant is reportedly set to marry his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett in a low-key ceremony in August, with the pair said to be keen for a simple nuptials with just their loved ones present.
Having fun? Ant McPartlin reportedly had ‘the time of his life’ at his stag party after marking the occasion at Bearwood Lakes golf course Berkshirewith Declan Donnelly on Wednesday
Ant and Dec were clearly in high spirits as they were spotted heading out for a round of 18 holes, sharing a laugh as they headed down to the green.
The duo were playing in a group of four with two other friends in attendance, and sported matching blue polo shirts after heading to the course.
A source told The Daily Mirror that Ant enjoyed a six-hour round of golf with his pals, included longtime presenting partner Dec and entertainer Jonathan Wilkes, 42.
Jovial: The presenter, enjoyed a booze-free celebration by heading out for a round of golf with Dec and a select few friends
The group then headed to an exclusive clubhouse for a four-course meal prepared by the head chef.
A source said: ‘Ant was having the time of his life, he and Dec were laughing and joking all the way around.
‘You could tell there was friendly competition between them, but they were still whooping each other on when one of them played a specially good shot. Ant had a really good time. It was the perfect day for golf.’
Wedding bells! Ant is reportedly set to marry his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett in August, after the pair announced their engagement in December
While Dec reportedly toasted his close friend’s happiness, booze was off the menu after Ant quit alcohol in 2018 following his arrest for drink driving.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Ant McPartlin for comment.
Ant’s 30-year presenting partner Dec famously organised his first stag do 15 years ago, where they enjoyed a wild, booze-fuelled Monopoly-themed pub crawl around London, with a different fancy dress costume worn at each venue.
They then headed to the Latvian capital of Riga, where they carried on the fun with a 12-hour drinking session.
Difference: Ant’s golfing party was stark comparison to his boozy 2006 bash ahead of his wedding to ex-wife Lisa Armstrong (pictured with Lisa in 2006)
At the time Ant, who quit booze three years ago, blamed his best pal for ending up worse for wear in McDonalds and vowed to exact revenge, with Dec having his pre-wedding bash in 2015 before marrying Ali Astall.
He said at the time: ‘You know when you’ve been drinking all day and you have that one moment of clarity, and I came to dressed as a French maid in McDonald’s just off Regent’s Street.
The I’m A Celebrity host added: ‘It’ll be along those lines. Revenge is a dish best served cold.’
Chilled: This time around, the Saturday Night Takeaway star, who has been sober since 2018 following his drink-drive shame, played a round or two of golf (pictured with Dec in 2006)
It comes as Ant and Anne-Marie are reportedly planning to wed in August in a low-key ceremony, with the pair said to be keen for a simple nuptials with just their loved ones present.
According to reports from The Sun, Anne-Marie has already been for a dress fitting but the couple have only informed those attending the wedding of when and where it’ll take place as they want to keep details under wraps.
A source speaking to the publication claimed: ‘Neither of them want the razzmatazz of a showbiz wedding. They just want their nearest and dearest with them.
‘It will be a simple but beautiful ceremony, without the glare of the spotlight. They’re both extremely excited and can’t wait to tie the knot.
Revenge: At the time Ant, who quit booze three years ago, blamed his best pal for ending up worse for wear in McDonalds and vowed to exact revenge
‘But they’re desperate to keep a lid on things. Those who know have been told it’s top secret.
Ant’s engagement to Anne-Marie was announced on New Year’s Eve after he popped the question in a romantic Christmas Eve proposal.
It’s thought that the presenter may have paid up to £200,000 for the ring after designing the piece himself.
Wedding bells:It comes as Ant and Anne-Marie are reportedly planning to wed in August in a low-key ceremony (pictured in 2019)
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