Fans of Ant McPartlin have praised his ‘brave’ decision to pull out of I’m A Celebrity filming and halt all TV commitments until 2019.
He revealed in a statement: “My recovery is going very well and for that to continue having spoken to Dec and ITV, I have made the decision to take the rest of the year off.”
“I’d like to thank both Dec and ITV for their continued support and I look forward to getting back to work in the new year.”
He continued, thanking those who had supported him through this time “I’d like to thank both Dec and ITV for their continued support and I look forward to getting back to work in the new year.”
Fans have now shared their support for the presenter, with one tweeting “Very brave of Ant to halt all of his tv commitments til 2019. I think you’re very brave and I think you made the best decision for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery @antanddec.”
Another wrote “Wishing you better Ant, come back soon we are missing you as I’m sure Dec is x”
Wishing you better Ant, come back soon we are missing you as I’m sure Dec is x
— janine baukham (@JBaukham) August 10, 2018
There is no time limit on getting better so good on Ant McPartlin extending his recovery period, your health comes first!! @antanddec
— LynneG (@lynger2000) August 9, 2018
You deserve it. We are always behind you if you need us. Take care and can’t wait to see you in 2019 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
— ❤????Ant and Dec????❤ (@Janneke63668627) August 9, 2018
One of last years campmates from ‘I’m A Celeb’, Iain Lee has showed his support for Ant, saying “I think his recovery is more important and good luck to Ant, and let him sort it out and come back when he’s ready.”
“I wish him the best of luck!”
