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Louise Randell

Ant McPartlin spends time with his mum before jetting to Australia for I'm A Celeb

Ant McPartlin has been pictured spending quality time with his mum before he jets to Australia to start work on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

The telly star, 43, was seen talking his two Maltipoo pooches, Milo and Bumble, out for a walk with his mum Christine Woodhall by his side.

He's currently preparing to head Down Under to start filming the new series of I'm A Celeb, which kicks off next month.

In the next few weeks, Ant and his co-host Declan Donnelly will fly to Australia's Gold Coast and move into the apartment which will be their home during the run.

It's been revealed that Ant will be bringing along his girlfriend, Anne-Marie Corbett, for the trip.

The couple recently moved in together in London after spending a year doing renovations on their dream home.

Ant McPartlin and his mum Christine Woodhall (BACKGRID)
The telly star was walking his Maltipoo pooches, Milo and Bumble (BACKGRID)

A source told The Sun : “Ant’s thrilled that she will be with him.

"She is vital to his recovery and a month away from her would have had a detrimental impact on his mental health.”

The 2019 series will mark Ant's big return to the jungle show after pulling out of the 2018 installment to focus on his personal struggles.

He was convicted of drink-driving over a crash London in early 2018, and he went on to scrap all his work commitments to focus on his recovery.

Ant appeared to be spending quality time with his mum before I'm A Celeb starts (BACKGRID)
Christine wrapped up warm in a red coat and wellies (BACKGRID)

This included his I'm A Celeb run, with fellow ITV darling Holly Willoughby stepping in to take his place.

At the time, Holly insisted she was just holding Ant's spot for him.

She said: "I could not be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure.

The luxuries Anne-Marie 'will experience' as she is wooed by Ant during 'I'm a Celeb'

"I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.

"These are big shoes not to fill, but to keep warm for a little bit.

"Honestly, I'm a huge fan of I'm A Celebrity and actually feel like I've won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show!

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