When Ant McPartlin announced the birth of his son Wilder in May 2024, the TV star’s joy sent ripples far beyond his fanbase, stirring deep emotions in the heart of his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong’s inner circle. 😢 Now, leaked private messages—purportedly from those closest to the Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist—have surfaced, exposing raw feelings of heartbreak and frustration that have set X ablaze with sympathy and speculation. From Ant’s new chapter to Lisa’s silent struggles, let’s unpack the emotional fallout, the leaked texts that shocked fans, and what it all means for two lives once intertwined. 🖤🌪️

Ant’s Baby Joy Lights Up the World 🍼

On May 14, 2024, Ant McPartlin, 49, shared the arrival of Wilder Patrick McPartlin with wife Anne-Marie Corbett, 47, via a touching Instagram post. “Welcome to the family. Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!” he wrote, cradling his newborn in a black-and-white snap that melted hearts. 😊 The Britain’s Got Talent host, who’d longed to be a dad, was flooded with love from co-star Declan Donnelly, who gushed, “Thrilled for you, mate! ❤️,” and celebs like Davina McCall and Alesha Dixon. The post, on Ant and Dec’s joint account, racked up thousands of likes, with X users tweeting, “Ant’s glowing—fatherhood looks good! 🥰.”

But the celebration wasn’t universal. For Lisa Armstrong, 48, Ant’s ex-wife of 11 years, the news was a seismic blow. Married to Ant from 2006 to 2018 after a 23-year relationship, she’d shared his dream of parenthood, only for it to remain unfulfilled during their time together. Sources close to Lisa, cited by Daily Mail, called the announcement “devastating,” especially since she reportedly learned of Wilder’s birth through media reports rather than privately. 😞 Her cryptic Instagram Story that day—“Be proud of how you’ve been handling these past few months. The silent battles you’ve fought… Celebrate your strength”—hinted at her pain, but it’s the leaked messages from her inner circle that have truly peeled back the curtain.

Leaked Messages: A Circle in Turmoil 💬

Hours after Ant’s post, private texts allegedly from Lisa’s closest confidants began circulating on X and gossip sites, shocking fans with their candor. According to The Sun, the messages—sourced from an anonymous tip—came from a group chat including Lisa’s Strictly colleagues and childhood friends. One text reportedly read, “She’s gutted. He gets his happy ending, and she’s picking up pieces again.” 😢 Another fumed, “No heads-up, no respect—just splash it on Insta like she doesn’t exist.” A third, more reflective, said, “Lisa’s stronger than this, but it’s cruel to watch her hurt.” While the leaks’ authenticity remains unverified—no names were attached, and Lisa hasn’t commented—they’ve sparked a firestorm.

X users pounced, with posts like, “Those texts are HEARTBREAKING—Lisa’s mates are real ones 💔,” and “Who leaked this? Ant’s team needs to chill 😤.” The hashtag #LisaSupport soared, as fans shared screenshots alongside Lisa’s past Strictly looks, rallying with, “She’s a queen, not a footnote! 👑.” But some questioned the leak’s legitimacy, tweeting, “Sounds like tabloid bait—where’s the proof? 🤔.” Whether real or not, the messages paint a vivid picture of a tight-knit circle reeling from Lisa’s pain, protective yet powerless as Ant’s joy dominates headlines.

A Painful Past Resurfaces 🥀

The leaks tap into a deeper wound. Lisa and Ant’s fertility struggles were public knowledge, with Ant admitting in 2013, “We’ve been trying for a while—it’s tougher than you think when you get older.” Their failure to conceive weighed heavily, and Mirror Online sources say Lisa felt “robbed” seeing Ant achieve that dream with Anne-Marie, who was once their personal assistant and Lisa’s friend. The betrayal stung deeper when Lisa learned of their 2018 romance through tabloids, tweeting then about “girl code” being broken. 😣

Her inner circle’s alleged texts echo this history. One message reportedly called Ant’s post “a slap in the face,” referencing his family tree tattoo—revealed in the baby snap—which included Anne-Marie (“Amzie”), her daughters Daisy and Poppy, and their dogs, but initially seemed to omit Hurley, the Labrador Lisa co-parents with Ant. (Ant later clarified Hurley was included, just hidden by Wilder’s head.) “It’s like erasing her,” the text lamented, per OK! Magazine. For Lisa’s friends, the tattoo and public fanfare felt like salt in an old wound, especially since she’d stood by Ant through his addiction battles and 2017 rehab stint. 😔

Fans and Celebs Pick Sides ⚡

The leaked messages have split the internet. X is a sea of empathy for Lisa, with fans posting, “Her mates spilling the tea shows how much she’s loved! 💪,” and sharing clips of her Strictly Blackpool glow-ups, like November 2024’s glittery looks. “Lisa’s thriving—Ant’s news doesn’t define her,” one declared. Her Strictly pals, like Amy Dowden, haven’t addressed the leaks but sent subtle Instagram likes, while a source told Daily Mail, “Her team’s got her back—she’s their rock.” 🙌

Yet, Ant’s fans push back, tweeting, “He’s allowed to move on—Lisa’s mates need to let it go 😒.” Some accuse her circle of leaking the texts for attention, with one X post snarking, “Private chat? More like a PR stunt.” A few even dragged Lisa’s cryptic posts, like her December 2024 jab at “losers who lost us,” as proof she’s “stuck.” The feud’s gone global, with #AntVsLisa trending alongside memes of Hurley “choosing sides.” 🐶 Still, celebs like Alan Carr, who commented “Beautiful” on Lisa’s Boxing Day baby post for her nephew, keep the focus on her light.

What’s Next for Lisa and Ant? 🚪

Lisa’s stayed silent on the leaks, letting her May post and December positivity—celebrating nephew Jude John-Noel’s birth—speak for her. Sources say she’s pouring energy into Strictly and eyeing a 2025 TV project, possibly a makeup show, per Express.co.uk. Her Instagram, full of quotes like “2025 is your time to thrive,” signals a woman reclaiming her narrative. 💃 But the leaks suggest her circle’s still guarding her heart, wary of more blows as Ant’s family grows—think his £6 million nursery plans, which X users tie to Lisa’s pain, posting, “He’s building a castle while she’s rebuilding herself 💔.”

Ant, meanwhile, is basking in dad life, back from I’m A Celeb in Australia and planning a cozy 2025 with Wilder, Anne-Marie, and her girls in their Wimbledon mansion. He’s dodged the leak drama, focusing on BGT and a new foodie show with Dec, Taste Mates. But The Sun hints he’s “upset” about the texts, feeling they overshadow his joy. A united front with Lisa seems unlikely—they communicate only about Hurley—but both seem eager to move forward, separately. 😌

Why This Cuts Deep 🌍

These leaks aren’t just gossip—they’re a raw glimpse into love’s aftermath. Lisa’s circle, real or not, voices the pain of watching an ex soar while you heal. Ant’s happiness doesn’t erase Lisa’s loss, and her strength doesn’t dim his glow. The texts, true or tabloid-fueled, remind us divorce leaves scars, and friends carry the weight too. For every X user cheering Wilder, another lifts Lisa, proving both stories matter. 🥂

Here’s to Lisa, Ant, and the messy, human truth that leaks can’t fully capture. ✨