Ant McPartlin has arrived in Newcastle to spend Christmas with his mother – not his wife.
Things have reportedly been tense between Ant and his wife Lisa Armstrong since his stint in rehab, and he has not returned to their marital home since he got back from Australia.
“[Ant] knows he and Lisa have to make a decision about their future,” a source told The Sun.
“Ant doesn’t feel there is any future in the marriage, and while Lisa is hoping there’s a chance they can turn things around, he doesn’t see how they can.
“He cares for her desperately, but just can’t see a way back. So he felt it was best he spent Christmas up North with his mum and gave them both some space to think ahead of the New Year.
“He’s now looking forward to a family Christmas and trying to put a brave face on things,” the insider added.
