By The Evening Standard | Entertainment & Family News
TV presenter Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett have officially shared their most personal announcement to date — the couple are hoping to welcome another baby by 2025, and have already begun fertility planning just weeks after the arrival of their son Wilder, born in May.
👶 A Growing Family — and a Hopeful Timeline
The news was confirmed by a family spokesperson this week, who described the couple’s current focus as “intentionally expanding their family while balancing privacy and joy.”
“Ant and Anne-Marie are overjoyed with Wilder. But they’ve both expressed a deep wish to give him a sibling sooner rather than later. The dream is clear: a second child by 2025.”
Sources close to the couple add that the pair have already consulted fertility specialists and are exploring options ranging from natural conception support to assisted IVF protocols.
💬 A Private Struggle, Made Public With Purpose
While McPartlin has largely kept his family life out of the headlines since marrying Anne-Marie in 2021, those close to him say he has quietly embraced fatherhood in his late 40s with unexpected passion.
“Wilder changed something in Ant. He’s calmer, more grounded,” a longtime friend shared. “He never thought he’d be this happy, this ready for more.”
Anne-Marie, who has two daughters from a previous relationship, is said to be “fully on board” and has adjusted her work schedule to make space for potential treatment.
❤️ The Joy of Wilder’s Arrival
Baby Wilder McPartlin was born in early May at a private maternity wing in London and has reportedly brought “a sense of completeness” to the couple’s blended family. Though the couple released only one photo — showing Ant cradling the newborn, his tattooed wrist bearing Wilder’s name — the reaction was overwhelming.
“Becoming a dad has been the most rewarding chapter of my life,” Ant said quietly to close friends. “But I know there’s more love to give.”
🍼 What Comes Next?
While the couple hasn’t confirmed whether they’ll pursue embryo preservation or continue naturally, it’s understood that Anne-Marie has been working with a personal health team and hormone specialists. The timeline is delicate — but hopeful.
A source added:
“They’re not putting themselves under pressure. But they’re preparing with intention, with science, and with hope.”
🗣️ Public Reaction: Supportive and Emotional
Fans have taken to social media in droves to support the couple’s journey:
“Baby Wilder is already a miracle. Hoping 2025 brings them double the joy!”
“Ant deserves all the happiness after everything. He’s finally found peace.”
📌 Final Thought
From a difficult decade to domestic bliss, Ant McPartlin’s personal life has quietly become one of his most powerful roles yet. And with a new dream on the horizon — another child by 2025 — it seems his next chapter is already being written, one heartbeat at a time.