Rumors that Simon Cowell, 65, gifted Britain’s Got Talent host Ant McPartlin, 49, a £250,000 classic car with a shocking inscription to celebrate a second child with Anne-Marie Corbett, 47, have left fans buzzing, but no evidence supports these claims. McPartlin and Corbett welcomed their first son, Wilder Patrick McPartlin, in May 2024, and Cowell sent a “lovely” but unspecified gift for the occasion. No second child has been announced, and no reports confirm a car gift, let alone one with an inscription that has fans “falling over.” The speculation may stem from misinterpretations of Cowell’s gesture, social media hype, or confusion with other celebrity news, like Lisa Armstrong’s nephew announcement. This article debunks the rumors, clarifies Cowell’s actual gift, explores McPartlin’s family life, and addresses the nonexistent car, tying in Declan Donnelly’s Gutfeld! appearance for context.
No Second Child or £250,000 Car: Setting the Record Straight
No credible sources confirm McPartlin and Corbett expecting or welcoming a second child. Wilder’s birth was shared on Instagram, praising Anne-Marie, noting the excitement of Corbett’s daughters, Poppy and Daisy, and McPartlin’s emotional state. Recent reports, including an April 2025 West End double date with Donnelly and Ali Astall and a January 2025 Barbados holiday, focus on their life with Wilder, with no mention of another pregnancy. A November 2024 Australian trip for I’m a Celebrity featured Wilder, reinforcing their single-child family.
The £250,000 classic car gift from Cowell is equally baseless. For Wilder’s birth, Cowell sent a “lovely gift” during BGT’s May 2024 semi-final, which McPartlin acknowledged on-air, jokingly chiding other judges for not contributing. No details specified a car, classic or otherwise, and £250,000 aligns with BGT’s prize money, not a reported gift. No inscription is mentioned in any coverage, and the “fans falling over” narrative appears to be social media exaggeration. X posts speculating about a “car with a wild inscription” lack evidence, reflecting 2025’s trend of viral misinformation.
Cowell’s Actual Gift and Relationship with McPartlin
Cowell’s gift for Wilder was described as thoughtful but not extravagant like a £250,000 car. As a BGT judge and friend, Cowell has a history of supporting McPartlin, urging ITV to sign him and Donnelly to a lifetime contract and sharing parenting advice as a father to Eric, 10. Their bond was evident in a March 2025 BGT episode where Cowell’s absence due to a personal tragedy led Ant and Dec to pause the show, showing their closeness. However, no reports suggest Cowell, despite his £8 million Cotswolds home and wealth, gifted a high-value car, especially for a nonexistent second child.
The inscription rumor may misinterpret a prank from a March 2025 BGT episode, where Ant and Dec tricked Cowell with a golden car, peeling off vinyl to embarrass him. No real car gift or inscription was involved, and the prank had no connection to McPartlin’s family. Cowell’s absence from McPartlin’s 2021 wedding, due to a Barbados trip, suggests their friendship, while strong, doesn’t extend to lavish personal gifts.
McPartlin’s Family Life: Wilder and Stepdaughters
McPartlin, married to Corbett since August 2021, has embraced fatherhood after fertility struggles with ex-wife Lisa Armstrong during their 2006–2018 marriage. A friend said McPartlin thought kids might not happen, making Wilder a dream realized. His shoulder tattoo, debuted in the birth announcement, features a family tree with “Amzie” (Corbett’s nickname), Poppy, Daisy, and dogs Milo, Bumble, and Hurley. The couple’s £6 million Wimbledon mansion, with a garden but no confirmed pool, supports their family.
Their 2024 Saturday Night Takeaway pause prioritized family, with McPartlin emphasizing time with his kids. Moments like a December 2024 Wimbledon stroll with Wilder and an April 2025 theatre night show their bond. Armstrong’s hurt over Wilder’s birth, learned via media, added drama, with her cryptic posts reflecting pain. Her £2.3 million West London mansion, part of their divorce settlement, marks her separate path.
Showbiz Context: Why Rumors Spread
McPartlin’s I’m a Celebrity and BGT prominence fuels speculation, with Cowell’s Wilder gift adding buzz. The car rumor may draw from the BGT prank or confusion with Armstrong’s nephew Jude, mistaken for a pregnancy. Donnelly’s Gutfeld! gift to Greg Gutfeld’s daughter Mira, alongside Kat Timpf’s blanket, ties into family themes that amplify rumors. His This Morning comments on his Armstrong divorce may have sparked mix-ups.
The inscription claim could misinterpret McPartlin’s tattoos or the BGT golden car prank, which had no real inscription. Claims of messages from Donnelly, Schofield, or Willoughby, as in prior rumors, don’t apply, as no second child exists. Willoughby’s strained ties with Schofield, post his 2023 ITV exit, and her Dancing on Ice absence make her involvement unlikely.
Public Reaction and Clarification
X posts show enthusiasm for McPartlin’s family: “Ant’s thriving with Wilder. No car gift, though!” Others spread rumors: “Simon’s £250,000 car for Ant’s baby? That inscription sounds epic!” Armstrong’s fans express empathy, echoing broader maternal narratives. The absence of a car, inscription, or second child is clear from recent coverage, like a May 2025 BGT semi-final chaos where Ant and Dec ad-libbed. The “fans falling over” narrative reflects social media hype, not reality.
Looking Ahead
McPartlin and Corbett focus on Wilder, with no second child or car gift confirmed. Their Wimbledon home supports their I’m a Celebrity and BGT work. Armstrong’s Strictly role and LA plans signal resilience. Donnelly’s Gutfeld! moment and Saturday Night Takeaway’s 2026 return may bring more family stories. The rumored car and inscription are fiction, but McPartlin’s joy with Wilder and Cowell’s real support shine through.
