"Love Actually" Star Anthony McPartlin And Wife Lisa Armstrong Divorcing After 11 Years Of Marriage

#1 Sad News For The Fans

Anthony McPartlin and wife Lisa Armstrong have been together for over a decade now. They have always been considered as a dream couple in Entertainment industry. However, the dream couple won't be goals for long as it is reported that the power couple has decided to end their 11 years old marriage.

Yes, you read it right, Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong are parting ways and the heartbreak apparently is too much to handle for fans.

#2 Divorce Statement

According to the reports, McPartlin has decided to divorce his wife while it seems like Armstrong does not really agree with his decision and has refused to be part of his divorce statement, which in case of the majority of celebrities is usually a joint statement.

McPartlin's representative said, "Ant is very sad to announce that, after 11 years, he is ending his marriage to Lisa McPartlin." According to a source, the decision was the right thing considering his health amid his admission to rehab for drug addiction last year.

#3 Fighting For Their Marriage

In their 11 years of marriage and 20 years of relationship, Armstrong has stood by McPartlin through thick and thin. She was with him when McPartlin was struggling with his career and was there beside him when McPartlin was fighting his addiction to prescription painkillers. A source says, "Lisa has invested her whole life in him and hero-worships him. She doesn’t want it to be over."

McPartlin's divorce statement also read, "Ant asks for privacy at this difficult time, for both himself, Lisa and their immediate families. No further statement will be made."

#4 Marriage Struggling For Quite A Few Months Now

According to the reports, McPartlin has made the decision of divorce keeping Armstrong's well being in mind. As the couple were facing difficulties because of McPartlin's struggle with painkiller addiction. A source said, "This was a tough decision for Ant but he has to do the right thing for his health. It hasn't happened overnight. They’ve been having problems for ages.The marriage has effectively been struggling for eight months. He’s given it a good go."

#5 Divorce Is No Reflection On Her

The source further added, "They’ve met up and spoken about it a number of times and this is the decision he has made. They are getting divorced. He is obviously really upset about it. Ant’s big concern in the whole thing is Lisa and making it as easy as possible for her. He will obviously look after her in the settlement. There is no doubt about that. He wants it to be amicable and friendly. Ant and Lisa have been together for over 20 years and married for 11. They’re best friends. She’s always stood by him and been supportive. The fact they’re divorcing is no reflection on her."

#6 Reason Behind Divorce

McPartlin's decision to divorce came after the actor and producer confessed to problems with substance abuse, prescription drugs and booze. The 42-year old star checked into rehab last June. He exited the rehab in August, but he never went back to his marital home. Instead, he shifted to his £ 1.6 million rented house.

#7 Issues With Depression And Addiction

After leaving rehab, McPartlin admitted to his issues with depression and addiction, one that has put a strain on their marriage, "All I can say at the moment is that she’s been amazing. This kind of stuff puts strains on any marriage. But we’re good. She’s been fantastic throughout rehab. Very supportive. And time will tell. It’s very personal isn’t it."

#8 Giving Up

Lisa Armstrong, on the other hand, is not happy with the divorce and has gone public on several occasions to clear that the couple is estranged. However, after the announcement made by McPartlin's representative, it is reported that Armstrong have already hired lawyers Harbottle and Lewis to represent her in the divorce.

#9 High School Sweethearts

McPartlin and Armstrong were teenage sweethearts. The couple first met Smash Hits tour in Newcastle in 1994 when he was 18 and she 17 in the band Deuce. They dated for 11 years before McPartlin proposed her on a holiday trip in Dubai in 2005. The couple got married the following year at a star-studded ceremony.

#10 Everything Was Well Before McPartlin Attended Rehab

Four months before entering rehab for his addiction, McPartlin in an interview opened up about his relationship with wife and told the reporter that he still has a romantic side with the wife. The 42-year-old actor said, "I think if you asked my wife she’d say I was. I whisked her off to Paris for her 40th last year. I said we had to be up at 7am, as we were going for lunch. What I didn’t tell her was we were flying to Paris. I spoke to Jamie Oliver and was like: ‘Can you sort us out a restaurant?’ He knew this perfect place. Then Dec and Ali came, too! We had a great time and flew back that night. Is that romantic enough for you?"

#11 Opening Up About His Marriage

Further adding to it, McPartlin also opened up about the struggles of his marriage, "There are periods where you take each other for granted and you’ve got to be aware of that and stop yourself when it does happen. We’re very good at talking and are very open with each other. Everyone says: ‘Make sure you talk to each other,’ but it’s the best bit of advice."