Lisa Armstrong EXCLUSIVE: Mystery man seen leaving hotel with Ant McPartlin’s estranged wife revealed as Essex music executive who works with Little Mix and Niall Horan
The mystery man seen leaving a hotel with Ant McPartlin’s estranged wife Lisa Armstrong last week is a music industry merchandising executive.
The Strictly head make-up artist’s companion sheepishly hid his face as he was photographed carrying her luggage out of the London hotel.
But MailOnline can now reveal he is Jeremy Hewitt, 51, who is Global Head of Touring for Global Merchandising Services.
Romance? The mystery man seen leaving a hotel with Ant McPartlin’s estranged wife Lisa Armstrong last week is a music industry merchandising executive
The keen golfer who lives on a gated estate in Loughton, Essex, works with a host of big name bands and stars including Little Mix, Niall Horan and Lenny Kravitz.
Jeremy’s appearance at the side of Lisa, 43, sparked speculation she could have found love once again after her painful split from Ant following their 12-year marriage.
Jeremy acted as a total gentleman when he emerged from the hotel with Lisa’s bags including her Mickey Mouse suitcase.
Keen golfer: MailOnline can now reveal he is Jeremy Hewitt, 51, who is Global Head of Touring for Global Merchandising Services (pictured with Rory McIllroy in January)
Lisa was seen wheeling the same suitcase and carrying the same Louis Vuitton bag earlier in the weekend at the Strictly Come Dancing wrap party.
She came out out behind Jeremy shortly last Sunday afternoon with her beloved labrador Hurley walking obediently at her side without a lead.
The pair then jumped into his grey coloured Mercedes A200 and drove away as he as once again tried to shield his face.
Jeremy was unavailable for comment at his semi-detached home, which is worth £546,000 according to property website Zoopla.
Celeb pals: The keen golfer works with a host of big name bands and stars including Little Mix and Lenny Kravitz (pictured with Jamie Redknapp and Niall Horan)
New love? Jeremy’s appearance at the side of Lisa, 43, sparked speculation she could have found love once again after her painful split from Ant McPartlin (pictured last week)
The music executive also did not respond to an email asking him about the nature of his friendship with Lisa.
MailOnline has contacted Lisa’s representatives for comment.
Jeremy’s Instagram page features pictures of him posing for pictures with his mother, sister and nieces, and plotting his flights around Europe.
One picture of him with a friend even showed him wearing the same blue flat cap which he was attempting to hide behind when he was seen with Lisa.
His employer Global Merchandising Services boasts on its website that it ‘creates unique and innovative international merchandise programs as creative as they are profitable.’
Keen golfer: Jeremy’s Facebook page features pictures of him posing for pictures with the likes of Ronan Keating and other celebrity friends (pictured December 2017)
It adds: ‘Our staff of industry experts combine passion, experience and knowledge to maximize all potential revenue streams and deliver quality merchandise to the consumer.’
The company based in London and Los Angeles has clients including Little Mix, Iron Maiden, Backstreet Boys and Roger Waters.
Lisa’s best friend Craig Robert Young recently allegedly vowed to help her find happiness with a new man amid her ongoing divorce battle with ex Ant who is now with his girlfriend and former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett.
Moving on: Ant is in the midst of divorcing Lisa. He is pictured here in November with his girlfriend and former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett
The former Deuce star and actor was hoping Lisa would hit it off with one of his male pals, according to a report by Closer magazine last month.
Craig was also said to be encouraging Lisa to use dating apps as he tried to get her to move on from her failed marriage.
Jeremy made a donation last October to a fundraiser organised by Craig, 43, to help him finish his indie film ‘Coz it’s not Spider-Man Wannabe 2’.
Craig responded on Facebook, showing the depth of their friendship, saying: ‘jez you are a top bloke thanks so much mate x’. Jeremy replied: ‘my pleasure I hope you get all the funding x’
Lisa has reportedly refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement preventing her discussing her marriage to Ant, as their £62 million divorce battle rages on.
I’m A Celebrity host asked Lisa to sign a gagging order to protect his reputation, before he agrees a final financial settlement, according to The Sun.
But Lisa, who tied the knot with him, has allegedly vowed she ‘won’t be silenced’ and rejected the Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Ant’s solicitors are said to be have been sending regular legal letters to Lisa, leading to speculation that his legal bill has gone over £1.5 million.
The presenter’s solicitors are said to be determined to keep details of the divorce private and stop proceedings reaching court where information about their marriage could be brought into the public domain.
A source told the website: ‘Lisa is an honest, loyal and decent human being. She isn’t interested in how much money she gets.
‘She won’t sign an NDA. As far as she’s concerned, he is welcome to his money.
‘It’s not about that for her. She’s appalled at the way she has been treated ever since they split up, by people she loved, trusted and called friends.’
A source close to Ant is also said to have told the website that he has agreed to a second formal arbitration with Lisa.
They said he is not trying to pressure her to sign the NDA and he will sign one too to stop the case going to court.’
Drama: Lisa reportedly refused to sign a NDA preventing her discussing her 12 year marriage, as the pair’s £62 million divorce battle rages on [pictured with Ant in 2015]
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