Ant wishes Dec a happy birthday in sweet message

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Somehow, Declan Donnelly is a whole 43 years old today (September 25), and the occasion couldn't pass by without an adorable birthday message from Ant McPartlin.

Paying tribute to his best friend on his special day, Ant shared a rather... interesting photo of Dec on his travels on Twitter, along with a pretty sweet message.

(Name a better friendship, we dare you.)

"Happy Birthday from the big one to the little one!" Ant wrote, bringing those "very small man" jokes from last year's I'm a Celebrity flooding back.

Speaking of which, I'm a Celebrity's latest series is expected to kick off before we know it, where for the first time ever, Dec will be joined by Holly Willoughby.

The This Morning presenter was revealed to be replacing Ant earlier this month, after it was confirmed he would "continue to take a break from all television presenting roles".

"I couldn't be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure," Holly said following the announcement. "I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.

Related: Declan Donnelly becomes first-time father as wife Ali Astall gives birth

"These are big shoes, not to fill, but just 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!

"When is it a good time to tell Dec I'm scared of everything that moves?!"

I'm a Celebrity will return later this year on ITV.

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