By The Evening Chronicle | Entertainment & Family News
In a move that has stunned fans and delighted followers across the UK, Anthony McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett have reportedly secretly adopted twin babies from South America, according to close family sources. The news, which was tightly guarded for months, surfaced this week — and it's not just the adoption itself that has people talking.
👶👶 Two New Additions — and a Heartfelt Journey
The adoption, which was finalised earlier this year through a discreet international process, is said to have followed a years-long private journey for the couple, who welcomed their first biological son, Wilder, in 2024. The twins — both under 18 months old — were adopted from a rural region in Colombia, where Ant and Anne-Marie are believed to have worked with a trusted British-South American adoption liaison team.
“It wasn’t about headlines — it was about giving two children a future filled with love and stability,” said a family friend. “They kept it entirely private until everything was settled.”
🇬🇧 A Very British Tribute
Perhaps most surprisingly, the couple have reportedly given the children names that “only exist in the UK,” according to a source — names chosen to reflect their deep ties to British heritage and humour.
The twins are said to be named Bramble and Monty, with middle names inspired by family figures and classic English literature.
Fans online have been both emotional and amused, with one tweeting:
“Bramble and Monty — that’s the most Ant & Dec parenting move I’ve ever heard, and I love it.”
Another wrote:
“Trust Ant McPartlin to name his children like characters from a cosy BBC4 countryside drama. Adorable!”
💬 Public Reaction and What’s Next
While the McPartlins have not released a public statement yet, ITV insiders say Ant has informed a small circle of colleagues and is expected to scale back some of his on-screen work later this year to spend more time with his expanded family.
The couple, known for their low-key lifestyle despite Ant’s television fame, reportedly intend to raise all three children between London and a countryside retreat they’ve recently refurbished with family in mind.
As the UK continues to celebrate celebrity families that value compassion over publicity, the McPartlins’ decision to adopt — quietly, thoughtfully, and without fanfare — is being hailed as one of the most heartwarming stories of the year.
Stay with The Evening Chronicle for the official confirmation and exclusive updates.