It was a moment that melted hearts across the nation — and it didn’t happen on a glittering TV stage, but in the quiet warmth of Ant McPartlin’s living room, still glowing with Christmas lights.
This festive season, Declan “Dec” Donnelly arrived at Ant’s home with his young daughter Isla to meet Ant’s newborn son for the very first time. With a towering Christmas tree twinkling in the corner and fairy lights draped along the windows, the scene felt like something straight out of a family movie.
Cradled gently in Ant’s arms, baby Wilder slept peacefully as little Isla leaned closer, eyes wide with curiosity.
“He’s so cute,” she whispered softly, according to family friends, as Dec watched on with a proud smile.
For Ant, who welcomed his first child in May, it was a moment years in the making — one that symbolised not just a new chapter, but the healing end to a long and difficult road. Those close to the presenter say the festive visit left him emotional, quietly taking in the scene of his best friend and their children sharing such an intimate milestone.
And it caps off what has been nothing short of a golden year for Britain’s most beloved TV duo.
A Year of Triumph — On Screen and At Home
Professionally, 2025 has been a triumph. From record-breaking ratings on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! to sold-out live tours and new production deals, Ant and Dec once again proved why they remain the most powerful partnership in British television.
But behind the cameras, it was their families that truly defined the year.
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Ant McPartlin, 48, became a father for the first time, calling it the “greatest role” of his life.
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Dec Donnelly, already a devoted dad to Isla, has spoken about how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities, choosing quiet family mornings over red-carpet nights whenever possible.
Friends say the Christmas visit wasn’t staged for publicity — it was simply two lifelong friends, celebrating how far they’ve come.
From jungle trials to sleepless nights with newborns, Ant and Dec are no longer just TV royalty — they are fathers first, presenters second, and this Christmas proved that their greatest achievements aren’t measured in ratings… but in moments like a little girl meeting her best friend’s baby brother for the very first time. 
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