Declan Donnelly breaks down in tears as he tells pal Ant McPartlin 'it will be OK' in emotional letter to his younger self amid the star's battle with alcohol, drug addiction and drink-driving ordeal
Ant, 50, has previously shared his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and he went sober after being found guilty of drink-driving in 2018.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 2, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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