ANT MCPARTLIN may be back at work after just six days of paternity leave, but his baby boy is still evidently on the brain. The Britain's Got Talent show host made a jokey reference to his newborn son while kicking off the semi-finals tonight. He is heading up the live show alongside friend and co-host Declan Donnelly .
Eight acts are set to perform tonight, with each of them hoping they have a chance to make it through to the last round of the competition. Two acts from each semi-final this week will make it through to Sunday's grand final – with one decided from a public vote and the second decided by the judges. Ant's wife Anne-Marie Corbett gave birth to their son Wilder Patrick last Tuesday, and the showbiz legend made an allusion to his first child on stage tonight.
Dec started reading off a checklist of items supposedly needed for BGT, which included nappies and other baby essentials, before Ant cut in laughing: "No that's my list!" He also shared a bit of banter with the panel of judges after Simon paid tribute to the new dad, saying: "Can i just say congratulations to you Ant, I really am happy for you." The TV presenter replied: "Thank you. thank you very much.
Thank you for your lovely gift. Judges - still waiting on yours!" Dec is said to have been coaching his co-host and best friend through being a dad for the first time. The pair reunited yesterday to host The Prince's Trust Awards at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London.
Now they will be introducing audie.
