It was the Geordie love story that seemed unbreakable — but now, after nearly seven years of marriage, Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett appear to have reached breaking point.

In a development that has stunned fans and sent shockwaves through showbiz circles, the Saturday Night Takeaway presenter and his wife have reportedly moved out of their sprawling family home following what insiders describe as a ‘massive row’ that left their relationship in tatters.

Sources close to the couple claim the pair have been living separately for several weeks, with Ant retreating to a rented property nearby while Anne-Marie remains in the marital home with her two daughters from a previous relationship — the girls Ant has helped raise since they were young.

‘This isn’t just a blip — it’s the end of a chapter,’ one friend told us exclusively. ‘They’ve been arguing for months, but the last big row was the final straw. Ant packed a bag and left. They’re both devastated, but right now they can’t be in the same house.’

The news comes just months after Ant and Anne-Marie put on a united front at high-profile events, including the National Television Awards in September 2025 where they posed arm-in-arm on the red carpet. At the time, insiders insisted their marriage was ‘stronger than ever’ after Ant’s well-documented battles with addiction and rehab.

But behind closed doors, cracks had begun to show.

The couple met in 2013 when Anne-Marie — then a production coordinator — was assigned as Ant’s driver during his Saturday Night Takeaway days. Their friendship blossomed into romance after Ant’s split from first wife Lisa Armstrong in 2018, following his high-profile drink-drive arrest and subsequent rehab stint.

They married in a romantic ceremony in August 2021 at St Michael’s Church in Hampshire, with Declan Donnelly as best man. The wedding was a symbol of Ant’s recovery and new beginning — attended by close friends from the world of TV, including Dec, Ali Astall (Dec’s wife), and several Geordie Shore alumni.

For years, the couple appeared blissfully happy. Ant often spoke of how Anne-Marie had been his rock, helping him rebuild his life and career. She quit her job to support him full-time, and the blended family seemed picture-perfect: Ant stepping into the role of stepdad with warmth and devotion.

But 2025 brought mounting pressure.

Ant’s workload remained relentless — fronting Saturday Night Takeaway, Britain’s Got Talent, Limitless Win and various specials — while Anne-Marie reportedly struggled with the constant spotlight and the demands of being married to one of Britain’s biggest stars.

‘Anne-Marie wanted more family time, more normality,’ a source said. ‘Ant’s career is all-consuming. He loves what he does, but it leaves little room for anything else. The arguments built up over time — small things turning into big rows.’

The final straw allegedly came in late December 2025, just after the Saturday Night Takeaway Christmas special. Insiders claim a heated confrontation about Ant’s schedule — and his reluctance to scale back — escalated dramatically.

‘Words were said that can’t be unsaid,’ the friend revealed. ‘Ant felt attacked, Anne-Marie felt unheard. He walked out that night and hasn’t moved back in.’

Since then, the couple have maintained a public facade of unity — no dramatic social media unfollows, no deleted photos — but those close to them say the separation is real.

‘They’re not divorced yet, and there’s no talk of lawyers,’ the source stressed. ‘But they’re living apart, co-parenting the girls as best they can, and trying to figure out what comes next. It’s heartbreaking for everyone involved.’

Ant, 49, has always been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction, which peaked in 2018 when he crashed his car while over the limit. He completed rehab, apologised publicly and rebuilt his career with Dec’s unwavering support.

Anne-Marie stood by him through it all — attending events, offering quiet support, and helping him stay sober. In interviews, Ant credited her with giving him stability and purpose.

‘She’s my world,’ he said as recently as 2024. ‘I don’t know where I’d be without her.’

Now, that world appears fractured.

Friends of Anne-Marie say she’s ‘hurt but strong,’ focusing on her daughters and her own wellbeing. She has stepped back from public life in recent months, rarely appearing on Ant’s arm at events.

Ant, meanwhile, has thrown himself into work. He’s filming new series of Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent, with sources saying he’s ‘professional as ever’ but privately ‘devastated.’

‘He adores those girls,’ one pal added. ‘The thought of not seeing them every day kills him. This isn’t what he wanted.’

The news has rocked the showbiz world. Declan Donnelly — Ant’s lifelong best friend and TV partner — is said to be ‘supporting both of them’ while staying neutral.

‘Dec’s heartbroken for Ant,’ a source close to the Geordie duo said. ‘But he’s also worried about Anne-Marie and the kids. It’s a horrible situation for everyone.’

Fans have begun noticing subtle signs: Ant appearing solo at recent events, fewer joint social media posts, and a general air of distance.

Online, reactions range from shock to sympathy.

‘Ant and Anne-Marie splitting? No way — they seemed so solid,’ one fan tweeted.

‘After everything he’s been through, this is gutting,’ another wrote. ‘Hope they can work it out for the kids.’

‘If it’s over, I hope they both find peace,’ a third added. ‘They’ve both been through enough.’

As the couple navigate this painful chapter, questions swirl: Is reconciliation possible? Will they sell the family home? How will it affect Ant’s public image and career?

For now, there are no official statements — only the quiet reality of two people who once seemed unbreakable now living separate lives.

The end of a chapter, as one friend put it.

And for Ant McPartlin — a man who has rebuilt himself from rock bottom before — this may be the toughest rebuild yet.