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Lisa Armstrong calls out Ant McPartlin for not contacting her after news of relationship with Anne-Marie Corbett broke

Devastated: Lisa Armstrong has hit out at Ant McPartlin on Twitter: Ian West/PA Archive/PA Images
Devastated: Lisa Armstrong has hit out at Ant McPartlin on Twitter: Ian West/PA Archive/PA Images

Lisa Armstrong has revealed she has yet to hear from Ant McPartlin since finding out about his new relationship with her friend Anne-Marie Corbett.

McPartlin was pictured with Corbett over the weekend, months after splitting from his wife of 11 years. The pair are said to have grown close during his time in rehab and throughout his drink-driving court case.

Armstrong broke the news that she has not heard from her husband after a fan tweeted: “I hope he has had the decency to at least contact you today. You seem like a lovely lady stay strong chick, let ur friends and family support you through this. Much love and respect x.”

Armstrong replied: “Nope x.”

The make-up artist, who is currently still married to the TV presenter, posted a string of tweets on Sunday night as she revealed she had not been informed about her husband’s new relationship before the news broke.

Responding to a Twitter follower who had said she “hoped he didn’t let you find out from the media”, Armstrong replied: “Nope. Just how you guys did.”

Reality star Nicola McLean sent her support to Armstrong for being put through the “worst pain ever,” to which she replied: “Thanks babe and to think she was MY friend.”

Heartbreaking: Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong on their wedding day (Ian West/PA)
Heartbreaking: Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong on their wedding day (Ian West/PA)

Coleen Nolan also defended Armstrong as she slammed Corbett for betraying her friend by ‘violating girl code’.

“It’s a real betrayal and I imagine Lisa is feeling devastated and terribly angry,” she told the Daily Mirror.

“One of my sisters once dated my ex. It was really upsetting. Your friend should be there as a shoulder to cry on when a relationship ends – not to date your ex.”

She continued: “It makes you ask, did they always fancy each other? You have to mourn not only your relationship but your friendship.

“In Lisa’s case, Ant isn’t even her ex-husband yet. They say you can’t help who you fall for. Maybe sometimes, you should.”

McPartlin and Corbett grew close after “living in each other’s pockets, day in, day out,” while the Britain’s Got Talent host recovered from his addiction, according to The Sun.

He sought treatment after a drink-driving crash in March between the Mini he was driving and two other vehicles.

He was arrested and later fined £86,000 and banned from driving for 20 months.

A source told the publication: “Anne-Marie’s put him back together again. Everyone’s thrilled he’s found someone to love. She has been his rock.

“Since he has come out of rehab, Ant can’t really go out socialising, to restaurants or anything like that. It means he has spent an awful lot of time with her and has realised she’s the one for him.”