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Young fan tells Ant McPartlin 'I've missed you' as he makes emotional return to TV
Britain's Got Talent viewers were left in tears when Ant McPartlin had an emotional moment with a young girl.
The presenter was reunited with Declan Donnelly as the first episode of the show kicked off on Saturday.
After a year away from TV, Ant, 43, choked up when a young contestant welcomed him back.
A young girl told Ant that she 'missed' him. Pic: ITV/Britain's Got Talent
A school girl, from the Flakefeet Primary School contestants, jumped into Ant's arms and whispered: 'I've missed you.'
Holding the girl, he told her: 'I've missed you too.'
Fans were 'distraught' by the sweet moment. Pic: ITV/Britain's Got Talent
Fans cooed over the tender moment, leaving them 'distraught'.
One said: 'How cute was that wee girl on Britain's Got Talent who said "I missed you" to Ant after him not being on the telly for a while.'
'Crying at the little girl on britain's got talent telling Ant she missed him,' another wrote.
Omfg how cute was that wee girl on Britain's Got Talent who said "I missed you" to Ant after him not being on the telly for a while 😢😭
— Sophie🌸 (@sophiemxckenzie) April 6, 2019
Ok the kid's choir, the hot teacher and @davidwalliams crying are ever so heartwarming but what brought a tear to my eye was the little girl hugging Ant and saying "I missed ya" – only nod to his previous absence in the whole show. Nicely done #BGT
— Becky Barnes (@BeckyBarnesB) April 7, 2019
Omfg that little girl on BGT giving Ant a cwtch and saying "we've missed you" 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 I'm ruined
— Jamie-Lee (@jamieleecook2) April 7, 2019
crying at the little girl on britain's got talent telling Ant she missed him😭😭😭😭#BritainsGotTalent
— Mia (@miacromack_) April 6, 2019
Aww Great show it was so good to see you Boys back together tonight you've been missed as AntnDec welcome back our Ant That little Girl spoke for the many xx
— suecollins55 (@suecollins551) April 7, 2019
The first episode marked Ant's return to TV in a year, following his 'year from hell' in which he was arrested for drink-driving.
He was found to be more than twice over the legal limit when he was involved in a three-car collision.
The ITV star was then forced to pay a fine of £86,000 before checking into rehab for a second time.
Ant and Dec appeared on TV screens together for the first time in a year. Pic: Syco/Thames/ITV/REX
During 2018, he also separated from his wife Lisa Armstrong, who he married in 2006 after meeting at a pop concert in Newcastle, 1994.
He later stepped out with his former PA Anne-Marie Corbett and confirmed their relationship.
The presenter stepped away from his TV duties following a drink-driving charge and a stint in rehab. Pic: Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock
Despite his tough year, Britain's Got Talent judge insisted that Ant is the 'happiest I've seen him in a long, long time'.
Speaking about Ant's return tot he show, the music mogul said: 'It's like it never happened. That's when you know it's comfortable because it's like we are all back together again, we are friends.'
'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Series 13 UK - Apr 2019
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Syco/Thames/ITV/REX (10181450a) Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. 'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Series 13 UK - Apr 2019
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX (10181676a) Stephen Mulhern, David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. 'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Series 13 UK - Apr 2019
'Britain's Got Talent' TV show auditions, London, UK - 18 Jan 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock (10067768k) Anthony McPartlin 'Britain's Got Talent' TV show auditions, London, UK - 18 Jan 2019 Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly arrive at new series of the ITV talent show, at The London Palladium
'Britain's Got Talent' auditions, London, UK - 20 Jan 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock (10069148f) Anthony McPartlin 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions, London, UK - 20 Jan 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock (10069148ak) Anthony McPartlin 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions, London, UK - 20 Jan 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock (10069148av) Anthony McPartlin, David Walliams and Declan Donnelly on 'Britain's Got Talent'
'The Nightly Show', London, UK - 23 Mar 2017
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (8551633aa) Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly 'The Nightly Show', London, UK - 23 Mar 2017
Pic: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (9268972ao) Bushtucker Trial: Bushtucker Bonanza - Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' TV Show, Series 17, Australia - 10 Dec 2017
National Television Awards, Backstage, O2, London, UK - 23 Jan 2018
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (9326107aa) Challenge Show - 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' Ant & Dec - Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly National Television Awards, Backstage, O2, London, UK - 23 Jan 2018
House Of Fraser British Academy Television Awards 2016
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 8: Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly attend the House Of Fraser British Academy Television Awards 2016 at the Royal Festival Hall on May 8, 2016 in London, England.(Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)
Britain's Got Talent Auditions - London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly arrive for Britain's Got Talent Auditions on January 22, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Anthony McPartlin (L) and Declan Donnelly as they present the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards on March 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Ant McPartlin Court
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Ant McPartlin arrives at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on April 16, 2018 in London, England. Anthony McPartlin, one half of the television presenting duo Ant and Dec, appears in court charged with drink-driving following a three car collision on March 18 2018. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images,)
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