Rumors that Britain’s Got Talent host Ant McPartlin, 49, and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, 47, are expecting a second child have sparked confusion, but no credible sources confirm this claim. The couple welcomed their first son, Wilder Patrick McPartlin, on May 14, 2024, a milestone celebrated by Simon Cowell with a thoughtful gift (Metro News, May 28, 2024). Speculation about a new pregnancy may stem from misinterpretations of McPartlin’s family-focused comments or conflation with other celebrity baby news, like Lisa Armstrong’s nephew announcement (RSVP Live, December 28, 2024). This article debunks the rumors, revisits Cowell’s gesture, and explores McPartlin’s life as a new dad, tying in Declan Donnelly’s recent Gutfeld! moment for context.
No Second Child: Debunking the Pregnancy Rumors
Despite claims, McPartlin and Corbett are not expecting another child. Their son, Wilder, born at 8:54 a.m. on May 14, 2024, marked McPartlin’s first foray into fatherhood, shared via Instagram: “Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!” (Daily Mail, May 14, 2024). Corbett, already a mother to daughters Poppy and Daisy from a previous marriage, has embraced family life with McPartlin, but no reports indicate a second pregnancy (Heart, February 21, 2021). A November 2024 sighting in Australia, where Corbett joined McPartlin for I’m a Celebrity with Wilder, showed them focused on their seven-month-old, not a new baby (Daily Mail, November 18, 2024).
The rumor may trace to X posts misreading McPartlin’s joy as a dad or conflating it with Armstrong’s December 2024 post about her nephew, Jude (RSVP Live, December 28, 2024). One user speculated, “Ant and Anne-Marie expecting again? Or just wishful thinking?” (X posts, December 29, 2024). Forbes notes 2025’s surge in celebrity rumor mills, driven by social media missteps (Forbes, March 2025). McPartlin’s February 2024 confirmation of Wilder’s impending arrival, after months of secrecy, suggests the couple prefers privacy, making an unannounced second pregnancy unlikely (Daily Mail, February 10, 2024).
Simon Cowell’s Gift for Wilder
Simon Cowell, 65, sent a “lovely gift” to McPartlin after Wilder’s birth, celebrated during Britain’s Got Talent’s May 27, 2024, semi-final (Metro News, May 28, 2024). While the gift’s details weren’t disclosed, McPartlin thanked Cowell on-air, joking, “Judges, still waiting on yours,” to Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli (Standard, May 28, 2024). Cowell, a father to Eric, 10, with Lauren Silverman, shared parenting advice, calling fatherhood “life-changing” (Mirror Online, April 21, 2024). His gesture reflected their long-standing friendship, despite Cowell missing McPartlin’s 2021 wedding due to a Barbados holiday (Daily Mail, August 7, 2021).
No new gift has been reported for a second child, as no pregnancy exists. Cowell’s prior gift, however, underscores his support for McPartlin, who he urged ITV to sign to a lifetime contract (Daily Mail, June 2, 2022). X fans praised the exchange: “Simon’s gift to Ant was sweet. Love their BGT bond” (X posts, May 28, 2024).
McPartlin’s Family Life and Fatherhood
McPartlin, married to Corbett since August 2021, has embraced fatherhood at 49. Wilder’s arrival followed years of longing, as McPartlin and ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, 48, faced fertility struggles during their 2006–2018 marriage (Daily Mail, February 10, 2024). “It’s no secret Ant always wanted children, but he’d come to terms with it not happening,” a friend told The Sun (Daily Mail, February 10, 2024). Corbett’s daughters, whom McPartlin calls “sisters” to Wilder, have welcomed the baby, with McPartlin’s tree tattoo honoring all three (Daily Mail, May 14, 2024).
The couple’s decision to pause Saturday Night Takeaway after its 20th series in 2024 was driven by family priorities, with McPartlin noting, “We need time with our kids” (Fault Magazine, February 2024). His 49th birthday in Australia, cradling Wilder on a Gold Coast beach, showed his devotion (Daily Mail, November 18, 2024). Armstrong’s pain over Wilder’s birth, learned via media, added complexity, with her cryptic posts like “Behaviour never lies” reflecting hurt (OK! Magazine, May 22, 2024).
Context: Donnelly’s Gutfeld! and Family Ties
Declan Donnelly, 49, McPartlin’s co-star, recently gifted a Britain’s Got Talent buzzer to Greg Gutfeld’s daughter Mira on Gutfeld!, tying into his own family focus as a father to Isla, 6, and Jack, 2, with Ali Astall (USA Today, May 5, 2025). His This Morning reflections on his “painful” divorce from Armstrong stirred interest in her story, possibly fueling pregnancy mix-ups (Daily Mail, May 4, 2025). The Gutfeld! episode, with Kat Timpf’s emotional blanket gift, highlighted family themes that resonate with McPartlin’s journey (The Wrap, May 5, 2025).
Why the Rumors Persist
The second-child rumor likely stems from McPartlin’s visible happiness as a dad, amplified by social media. X posts like “Ant’s glowing—another baby soon?” reflect fan enthusiasm (X posts, November 18, 2024). Confusion with Armstrong’s nephew or misread reports about Corbett’s 2024 pregnancy may have sparked the claim. The absence of a gender reveal, as mentioned in the prompt, aligns with no pregnancy existing. The New York Times notes public fascination with celebrity babies, often leading to false narratives (The New York Times, March 2025).
Public Reaction and Impact
X reactions show support for McPartlin’s family: “Ant’s the best dad to Wilder. No need for a second yet” (X posts, May 5, 2025). Others speculated wildly: “Anne-Marie pregnant again? Simon’s gift must be epic” (X posts, December 29, 2024). Armstrong’s fans expressed empathy, echoing Karoline Leavitt’s maternal defense (People, May 5, 2025). Cowell’s gift remains a highlight, with fans noting, “Simon’s always got Ant’s back” (X posts, May 28, 2024).
Looking Ahead
McPartlin and Corbett are focused on Wilder, with no second child confirmed. Their Australian trip for I’m a Celebrity and upcoming BGT series keep them busy (Daily Mail, November 18, 2024). Armstrong continues on Strictly, with LA plans signaling growth (Closer Online, February 20, 2024). Donnelly’s Gutfeld! moment and Saturday Night Takeaway’s 2026 return may bring more family stories (BBC, April 10, 2025). As McPartlin thrives as a dad, his story—like Cowell’s gift—shows joy can outshine rumors.