Before the Heartache: How Ant McPartlin’s Ex-Wife Lisa Armstrong and His New Lover Anne-Marie Corbett Went From ‘Firm Friends’ to Bitter Rivals

It was a friendship that seemed unbreakable — until a bitter betrayal turned it upside down. Lisa Armstrong, ex-wife of TV star Ant McPartlin, and Anne-Marie Corbett, Ant’s new lover, were once close friends, sharing happy moments like the christening of Anne-Marie’s daughter. The smiles and warm hugs in the pictures now seem like a distant memory, as their relationship soured in dramatic fashion. Lisa and Anne-Marie were close friends before falling out in 2012

Back in 2012, Anne-Marie’s role as the “house manager” for Ant and his TV partner Declan Donnelly was the catalyst for a change. What followed was a series of events that shattered Lisa and Anne-Marie’s once-tight bond. With Lisa and Ant’s marriage already crumbling, it was Anne-Marie who stepped into Ant’s life and into the public spotlight as his new girlfriend. Lisa soon found herself accusing Anne-Marie of breaking the sacred “girl code.”

Behind the scenes, cracks had already begun to show. Anne-Marie, working closely with the couple, was the first to witness the tensions in Ant and Lisa’s marriage — a relationship increasingly strained by Ant’s desire for a quiet, homebody lifestyle, while Lisa continued to thrive in the spotlight. Anne-Marie’s own marriage to husband Scott ended in 2017, and the timing only worsened the fallout. Anne-Marie with her husband in 2009

Sources close to the situation revealed that Anne-Marie had felt humiliated by the tasks Lisa assigned her during her time as a personal assistant. What began as basic errands evolved into menial, demeaning chores, leaving Anne-Marie feeling like a “skivvy.” Feeling trapped, she confided in Ant, who was supportive, but Lisa’s treatment only worsened. It wasn’t long before Anne-Marie was dismissed from her role. A source says Anne-Marie didn't feel like a professional PA when she worked for Lisa

As the months went by, the cracks in the friendship deepened. Lisa’s emotional distress, compounded by Ant’s rehab stint and their ensuing separation, led to a volatile breakup between the two women. Anne-Marie, despite being labeled a “betrayer” by Lisa, never saw it that way. Friends describe Anne-Marie as a “nurturer,” contrasting with Lisa’s unpredictable temperament. Ant's relationship with Anne-Marie was revealed last week

The situation has left many wondering: what really happened between these two women? Their falling-out left the public stunned, but the raw truth has finally emerged. The cracks that formed in Lisa and Ant’s marriage had long existed before Anne-Marie entered the picture — yet her role in the unraveling of this high-profile marriage remains undeniable. Ant McPartlin shares rare tribute to wife Anne-Marie with heartwarming  photo | HELLO!Anne-Marie split with her husband Scott last year

For full details on this dramatic breakdown and the explosive fallout between Lisa and Anne-Marie, read on below… ⬇️

Source: Daily Mail