By [Author Name] | [News Outlet] | May 21, 2025
Television favourite Ant McPartlin and wife Anne-Marie Corbett have quietly welcomed their second child — and while fans are overjoyed for the happy couple, it’s the baby’s middle name that’s causing quite the stir.
The couple reportedly chose the name:
Theo Thatcher McPartlin.
Yes — Thatcher. As in former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a name that carries deep and polarising significance in British history.
Sources close to the couple say the choice wasn’t political, but personal.
“It’s about strength, independence, and legacy,” one insider revealed. “They wanted something bold — and they got it.”
Still, social media wasted no time diving into debate.
Some praised the name as “a nod to iron-willed leadership,” while others called it “a risky move in today’s climate.”
One tweet summed up the moment:
“Ant & Dec just split the nation — and Dec wasn’t even involved.”
The couple has yet to comment publicly on the buzz, though fans are hopeful Ant will address it on a future Saturday Night Takeaway episode. Until then, one thing’s certain: baby Theo already has a headline-worthy legacy — and he’s only days old.