In a deeply personal and revealing moment, television presenter Ant McPartlin fought back tears during an unusual psychic reading that touched on his family life and personal struggles. The emotional exchange occurred on the latest episode of his podcast series with long-time co-host Declan Donnelly, offering fans a rare glimpse into the presenter's private world.
An Unconventional Podcast Segment
The beloved Geordie duo, known for their decades of partnership on British television, welcomed psychic Jayne Wallace to their podcast Hanging Out for a session recorded on Monday, January 26. What began as light entertainment quickly transformed into a poignant exploration of McPartlin's personal journey.
Crystal Interpretation and Emotional Revelation
During the segment, McPartlin participated in a crystal reading where Wallace interpreted various stones to make assertions about his life. Before commencing, she asked how personal he wanted the reading to be, to which McPartlin responded, "As personal as you want." Wallace then instructed him to transfer his energy into the crystals, warning she might "tell him off" but reassuring him not to take it personally.
The psychic began by interpreting an amethyst crystal, noting McPartlin's increased focus on intuition, meditation, and spirituality. "You're doing a lot more meditation, more in touch with your spirituality, more breathwork," she observed. "So you're kinda getting time out where you think, 'Right, I just wanna learn to breathe again', which is good."
The Emotional Core of the Reading
The session took an emotional turn when Wallace interpreted an opalite crystal, discussing joyfulness and child-like energy before moving to what she described as the "emotion" crystal. "That's trying to find your feet and grounding," she explained. "So you've had a roller-coaster of a hell, and I don't think anyone really knows what you've been through." McPartlin simply responded, "Yeah," acknowledging the difficult truth.
Wallace continued with powerful observations about McPartlin's resilience. "There's times where it's like, 'I've given up', and times where 'I'm fighting'. So you've gotta just keep going," she advised. "Whatever way you look at it, you've got your family; they're your oxygen, and the babies are the reason why you breathe every day."
At this point, McPartlin revealed he was on the verge of tears, telling Wallace, "You're going to make me cry." The psychic comforted him, confirming the reading was about "self-belief" and reassuring him he would be "alright."
Dec's Light-Hearted Interjection
As Wallace concluded by saying McPartlin now knew "everything," Donnelly humorously interjected, "Don't tell him that for God's sake." He added that his co-host "already thought that," prompting Wallace to clarify that McPartlin knows where his "priorities lie." The moment provided some levity to the otherwise intense emotional exchange.
Recent Personal Revelations
This psychic reading follows another recent personal revelation from McPartlin on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast. The presenter, who shares a 19-month-old son named Wilder with partner Anne-Marie Corbett, disclosed he's been working to "curb" his swearing at home. "I'm getting told off a lot for swearing in the house, so I have to curb the swearing," he admitted, adding he wouldn't start swearing on a podcast either.
Return to Television
Fans can next see McPartlin and Donnelly on their popular game show Ant and Dec's Limitless Win, which airs on ITV on Sunday, February 1, from 8pm to 9pm. The emotional podcast revelation provides a stark contrast to their usual light-hearted television appearances, showing a more vulnerable side to one of Britain's most beloved presenting duos.
The psychic reading segment has sparked considerable discussion among fans about the pressures faced by public figures and the importance of family support during difficult periods. McPartlin's willingness to share such personal moments continues to endear him to audiences who have followed his career through both professional successes and personal challenges.
