Television presenter Ant McPartlin was captured sharing a passionate kiss with his wife Anne-Marie Corbett during Newcastle United's dramatic 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Geordie star celebrated enthusiastically alongside his longtime presenting partner Declan Donnelly and Donnelly's wife Ali Astall, creating a memorable double date moment in the stands.
Celebratory Atmosphere at Stamford Bridge
The group of four appeared in excellent spirits as they cheered and clapped throughout the match, clearly enjoying Newcastle's tight victory over the West London side. Ant, 50, couldn't resist planting a cheeky kiss on Anne-Marie when his beloved team scored the winning goal. Anne-Marie stayed warm in a stylish brown padded coat while embracing the celebratory atmosphere alongside the other fans.
Post-Match Revelations and Podcast Controversy
This public display of affection comes just weeks after Ant sparked what he described as an "icky" debate with his best friend Dec during their popular podcast, Hanging Out. While discussing Harry Styles' new album titled Kiss All The Time Disco Occasionally, Ant made surprisingly personal revelations about his intimate life with wife Anne-Marie.
"I do kiss a lot though," Ant declared on the podcast last Thursday. "I do like kissing. It's one of the things to do. My wife, the same person. I'm not going around just kissing loads of people."
Dec visibly grimaced at these comments, scrunching his face up before telling his co-host: "I find this a bit icky. Just keep it for the bedroom." Ant defended his position, insisting that "kissing's great" and that "the kisses got better as you got older."
Marriage Background and Personal History
Ant tied the knot with Anne-Marie Corbett, who previously worked as his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong's assistant, in August 2021 at St Michael's Church in Heckfield, Hampshire. The couple has since become a regular fixture at public events and football matches, often appearing alongside Dec and Ali Astall, who married back in 2015.
BRIT Awards Hosting Revelations
During the same podcast episode that featured the kissing debate, Ant and Dec also revealed why they would never host the BRIT Awards ceremony again. The presenting duo has hosted the prestigious music awards three times - in 2001, 2015, and 2016 - but have firmly decided against returning to the role.
"It's a fun night if you're nominated," Ant explained. "It's a fun night, not necessarily, if you're hosting it, though, because everybody in the room just wants to get drunk and have a good time. Yet you're trying to wrangle the whole crowd, and you're also trying to present the TV show."
The presenters particularly highlighted challenges with artists who promise interviews but change their minds at the last minute. Dec humorously suggested that Coldplay's refusal to do a pre-performance interview marked "the beginning of Ant's beef with Chris Martin," though Ant quickly denied having any actual conflict with the frontman.
Football Passion and Personal Life Intersection
The Stamford Bridge outing demonstrated how Ant's personal life and football passion frequently intersect. As dedicated Newcastle supporters, both Ant and Dec regularly attend matches together, often bringing their wives along for shared experiences. The 1-0 victory provided perfect conditions for celebration, with the group later seen heading out of the stands together after the final whistle.
This combination of public affection, podcast revelations, and sporting enthusiasm continues to keep the popular presenting duo in the public eye, blending their professional partnership with glimpses into their personal lives and relationships.
