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Ant McPartlin's mum moves into his London home

Ant McPartlin recently checked out of rehab after seeking treatment for a crippling addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol, and now the star is determined to accept all of the support that he is offered.

In fact, Ant’s mum, Christine, has moved into the TV presenter’s London home so that she can support her son as much as possible, it has been reported.

Ant is doing much better. Copyright: [PA]
Ant is doing much better. Copyright: [PA]

Ant, 41, went to visit his mum in his native Newcastle shortly after spending two months in rehab, and now that his wife, Lisa Armstrong, is returning to work as a make-up artist on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, he wants to make sure that he has people around him.

Speaking to The Sun, a source shared: “He needed to go home and get back to his roots – it was just the tonic he needed. Even though he is settled in London, Newcastle will always be his true home and going back there is like going back to normality for him.

“With his family all around him to support him and having visited his mum he is finally getting everything back together and can start working at making things up to Lisa.

Ant’s wife Lisa has to return to work. Copyright: [Rex]
Ant’s wife Lisa has to return to work. Copyright: [Rex]

“He is ashamed at what he has put her through and determined to make things right. But he knows that will take work and time.”

The insider went on to reveal that Ant has asked Christine to come back to London to live with him while he settles back into his normal life.

Speaking previously about his mum’s reaction to his prescription pill addiction, Ant said: “She’s happy to have me back.

Ant is accepting support from his nearest and dearest. Copyright: [Rex]
Ant is accepting support from his nearest and dearest. Copyright: [Rex]

“People do notice the difference in you when you’re down and depressed.

“She noticed it. She said she’s really happy to have her old son back, which is nice to hear.”

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