Ant McPartlin congratulates his "wonderful" girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett for "saving her life"

Ant McPartlin finally broke the silence of her hectic year with her new girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett and her ex-wife Lisa Armstrong.

The 43-year-old TV presenter, who made his return to the UK Friday after almost a year of rest, said Corbett was "his rock and the fundamental reason for the big change in my life".

In addition to admitting that he could not stand the thought of watching Holly Willoughby replace him during the season of the series I'm Celebrity, Ant also revealed in the interview with The Sun that he did not agree with the advertising of her ex Lisa Armstrong managed their split.

After initially seeking drug treatment for prescription and alcohol addiction in 2017, Ant then pleaded guilty to impaired driving while driving in April after being involved in a drug and alcohol offense. collision of three cars.

However, smiling as he came on stage and hugged his longtime co-presenter and boyfriend Declan Donnelly during the first auditions of Britain's Got Talent on Friday, Ant proved that he was now a changed man.

And Ant thanked Anne-Marie for guiding her on the right path, admitting: "It's a beautiful soul. Were very happy. To be honest with you, I am in the best place I am in my life. That's good. & # 39;

Ant's love affair with Anne-Marie, her former badistant and former ex-Lisa, was revealed in June of last year.

However, makeup artist Lisa hinted at her betrayal by tweeting: "Yeah, my friend and our dad that I let in our house."

Ant quickly supported Anne-Marie noting that people "had to be careful" when it came to judging the relationship of others.

Complimenting his girlfriend again, he added, "This is the most wonderful real woman. And as we are and people will see us together, they will see how honest, kind and happy we are and make each other happy. & # 39;

Speaking further on the former Lisa, Ant admitted that they "do not talk" and "not for a moment".

During the interview, he also hinted that he did not want to disagree with the way Lisa had handled their breakup, as a result of a series of tweets. " appreciated "about their relationship and their personal problems.

Ant, admitting that posting his personal opinions on social media "is not his style," Ant explained. She said, "She can live her life as she wants and say what she wants, but I prefer to keep it private."

Last December, Lisa criticized the "unfair and shameful" decision for ITV not to renew her contract as a makeup artist, after her bosses thought it was "untenable" for her to work with Ant.

She retweeted a post that said, "Since it's unfair, any decent guy would say that he would not want your career to be compromised, there are bigger and better things for you, adorable !!! "

Responding with sad-faced emoticons, Lisa says, "Thanks Em, I do not really know what else to say."

Ant's divorce with his wife for 12 years, Lisa was finalized in October after announcing his split in January.

In the interview, Ant also recounted that Anne-Marie had taken him on vacation in November, because he could not bear the attention that Holly had had for to be recorded during the movie I'm Celebrity.

Overall, Ant admitted that her "life had changed dramatically" and that Anne-Marie was at his side, he was "stronger and happier".

The candid interview of Ant comes after he continued his triumphant return to work, making his arrival for the British auditions Got Talent at the London Palladium on Saturday.

Ant was radiant as he jumped out of his car before going to the theater, after being cheered by the public on Friday.

This comes after Ant admitted that he was "really very emotional" while he was reuniting his co-host Declan for the first day of auditions, his first day of work after his arrest for driving. impaired in March.

In a casual show, Ant could not hide his beaming smile as he headed for the theater, wearing a discreet navy blue jacket and a flat cap as he joined the jury to get to the auditions.

Teaming up with simple white sneakers, Ant joined her co-host, Dec, as they headed for the theater.

The reunion is held ten months after the arrest of Ant for drunk driving driving in March. Subsequently, the star took a break from his duties for the rest of the year 2018.

At the resumption of the hearings, Judge David Walliams also turned to social media to share another cliche of the pair.

With Ant and Dec highlighting their typically shameless expressions, David subtitled the snapshot: "Mr @antanddec by me."

David joined the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, as they prepared to judge another series of hopes highlighting their individual talents.

On his return to work on Friday, Ant was greeted by a standing ovation from the theater while he was kissing his December boyfriend.

Against tears, Ant spoke to the crowd saying, "Oh my god, I'm really moved now. You missed me all, while Dec hugged him.

Addressing Dec, Ant said: "As for you! You missed me … & # 39;

"What a charming welcome. What a beautiful sight to come back. I am delighted, I am on the moon.

& # 39; Will we crack before I cry? & # 39;

Simon added: "Welcome again. We missed you; it was not the same. I mean, even if Dec was brilliant, it was still not the same thing. It would be like I was not with David, I would be happy, but not happy, if it made sense. So, on behalf of all of us, welcome back, we are a family. (Turns to the audience) You are a family!

A source also told MailOnline: "The return on stage was very moving for Ant. He is excited to be back with Dec and excited for the upcoming BGT series.

"The reaction of the crowd today has been extremely positive. They have ovationed him.

Earlier in the day, Dec also took to social media to publish a selfie alongside his old friend, which pleased fans that the duo was finally reunited.