Ant McPartlin 'recovering well and set to make sensational TV return'

Ant McPartlin is said to be doing well after checking into rehab last month, with a source revealing that the TV favourite hopes to be out just six weeks after checking in for drug and alcohol addiction.

In fact, it has been reported that Ant thinks that he will be fighting fit to make a sensational TV return on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in November, alongside his co-star and best friend, Declan Donnelly.

Insiders revealed that the Geordie star is “on the mend” after being shut off from the outside world – including Dec and his wife, Lisa Armstrong – whilst he getting professional treatment.

A source told The Mirror: “He is doing really well. It has been a tough few weeks but he is coming through it and is now over the worst of it.

“Ant has been very brave and is totally committed to his recovery. All that matters to him is getting well and getting back to his best.

“That’s why, until now, he has decided he needs to be on his own to focus entirely on his illness and how he can best recover.

“Ant knows he has so much love and support – but this is a very personal battle that he is determined to win.”

Speaking about Ant’s wife of 11 years, the insider continued: “Ant and Lisa have been apart for nearly two months. That would be tough for any married couple – but they will be reunited very soon.

“Lisa is desperate to see Ant and she is expected to visit him shortly. Dec will be also seeing him soon. It’s bound to be emotional but Ant knows that Dec will be there for him every step of the way.

“Ant’s priority is getting better. He has put his health before everything else, he is very committed to being well again.”

The source went on to add that Ant hopes to be completely recovered by October so that he can fly to Australia for I’m A Celeb.

In June, Ant revealed that he was checking into rehab after botched knee surgery saw him develop a painkiller addiction.

Speaking in a statement at the time, the 41 year old explained: “I feel like I have let a lot of people down and for that I am truly sorry.

“I want to thank my wife, family and closest friends for helping me through this really difficult time. I’ve spoken out because I think it’s important that people ask for help if they’re going through a rough time and get the proper treatment to help their recovery.”

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