Lisa Armstrong fled to Portugal on Wednesday, after hearing ex-husband Ant McPartlin has become a dad for the first time.

The makeup artist, 47, jetted off just 24 hours after Ant, 48, joyfully announced his wife Anne-Marie, 46, had given birth to their first child Wilder Patrick, news that friends said would leave Lisa ‘deeply sad’.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Lisa has jetted off to Portugal to getaway, no doubt to escape the buzz around Ant’s news.’

While Ant is enjoying his baby bubble, the happy news appears to be quite a lot for Lisa to take in.

Ant and Lisa, who went through a bitter divorce in 2018 after 11 years of marriage, previously revealed their ‘tough’ battle to conceive in a candid 2013 interview.

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Lisa Armstrong, 47, jetted off to Portugal on Wednesday, after hearing ex-husband Ant McPartlin, 48, has become a dad for the first time (pictured last year)

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The makeup artist quickly fled the country just 24 hours after Ant joyfully announced his wife Anne-Marie, 46, (pictured) had given birth to their first child Wilder Patrick (pictured 2021)

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A source told MailOnline: ‘Lisa has jetted off to Portugal to getaway, no doubt to escape the buzz around Ant’s news’ (Ant pictured with his newborn baby)

Lisa revealed on Tuesday, hours before the arrival of Ant’s baby, that she is going through ‘silent battles’ which she detailed in a cryptic Instagram post.

Just before Ant announced the birth of his child, Lisa took to Instagram to share a cryptic post.

‘Be proud of how you’ve been handling these last few months,’ the post read. ‘The silent battles you’ve fought, the moments you had to humble yourself, the times you’ve wiped your own tears. Celebrate your strength.’

Ant was always open about his desire to be a father. Speaking in 2013 he revealed his and Lisa’s struggles, saying: ‘There’s a rumour that we do everything together and I’m holding off having kids till Dec finds himself Mrs Right.

‘I love that idea, but I’m afraid it’s not true. Lisa and I would love to have kids. We’re trying. It’s tougher than you think when you get a bit older.

‘We’re on a break now, the first proper one for 15 years, so Lisa and I are trying for a baby… well, we’ve been trying for a little while so fingers crossed.’

Those who know Lisa, who earlier this week was revealed to have put the home she shared with Ant up for sale for £4million, said she will be ‘deeply sad’ to have to see her ex-husband share his happy news with the world.

She is said to have refused to believe it when she first saw pictures of Anne-Marie showing a bump in the Daily Mail, back in December.

It was the baby she had longed to have with Ant and friends said she feels ‘very wronged’ by him after she battled to save him from his demons for some years.

Lisa was likely to be further distraught by the tattoo on Ant’s left shoulder which he showed on his social media post to announce Wilder’s birth.

Ant also appeared to snub his beloved pet dog Hurley in the inking which paid homage to his family.

The Britain’s Got Talent star shared a glimpse of the tattoo, on his shoulder, which features tributes to his wife Anne-Marie and his two stepchildren, along with their dogs Milo and Bumble.

However, one name that couldn’t be seen on Ant’s tattoo was his chocolate Labrador Hurley, who he shares with Lisa.

During their divorce battle, Ant is said to have told lawyers: ‘She can have anything she wants – except the dog.’

The former couple reportedly agreed to take it in turns to look after Hurley.

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Ant and Lisa, who went through a bitter divorce in 2018 after 11 years of marriage, previously revealed their ‘tough’ battle to conceive in a candid 2013 interview

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While Ant is enjoying his baby bubble, the happy news appears to be quite a lot for Lisa to take in (Lisa pictured in 2023)

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Lisa revealed on Tuesday, hours before the arrival of Ant’s baby, that she is going through ‘silent battles’ which she detailed in a cryptic Instagram post

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Ant also appeared to snub his beloved pet dog Hurley, whom he shares with Lisa, in his new tattoo paying homage to his family, after revealing the ink for the first time on Tuesday

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Ant and Lisa were involved in a bitter custody battle over their pet dog Hurley, with the presenter said to have told lawyers: ‘She can have anything she wants – except the dog’

The arrangement led to the TV presenter’s chauffeur ferrying the dog between the two of them so they did not have to see each other.

It was reported in February this year that Lisa wanted her pet to live with her full time.

She is said to have argued that it was only fair as Ant also had two maltipoo dogs – Maltese and poodle crossbreeds – called Milo and Bumble.

Ant has been candid in the past about his desire to have children and he publicly spoke about how he had been trying for a baby with ex-wife Lisa.

The couple were childless when they filed for divorce in 2018 after 11 years of marriage. Ant and Anne-Marie tied the knot in 2021.

Hours after his wife gave birth, the presenter shared his joy that they were parents,.

Ant shared a Instagram snap sweetly cradling his baby boy, revealing he’d been born earlier that day on Tuesday, writing: ‘Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am. Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!’ he captioned the snap.

Ant was soon flooded with messages from pals including Jamie Redknapp, Davina McCall and Alesha Dixon, who were delighted to see the star finally become a dad, after he publicly discussed his desire to be a parent.

Ant McPartlin’s ex Lisa Armstrong talks ‘loyalty’ in relationships

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Ant and Lisa were childless when they filed for divorce in 2018 after 11 years of marriage (Pictured in 2015)

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Ant and Anne-Marie wed at a star-studded service in Hampshire in August 2021

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Ant and his ex-wife Lisa pictured at their wedding in Buckinghamshire in 2006

Ant McPartlin and new bride Anne-Marie have tied knot in Hampshire

When the news of Anne-Marie’s pregnancy was revealed, it was claimed that Ant was over the moon because he didn’t think fatherhood was on the cards for him.

A source told The Sun at time: ‘This is the news everyone wanted. Ant and Anne- Marie are beyond delighted. It’s no secret that Ant has always wanted children, but that it may never happen for him was something he had, sadly, come to terms with.

‘When they found out last year, they were absolutely delighted, but obviously kept the news quiet for as long as possible.

‘To be having a child two years short of his 50th birthday, with the love of his life, is the stuff of dreams for Ant.

‘He’s already a wonderful, doting father to Anne-Marie’s kids, and together they’re going to be brilliant parents to this latest addition to the family.’

Ant has made Declan Donnelly the godfather to his newborn son Wilder Patrick and told his friends that he is ‘beyond thrilled’ to be a dad, according to a new report.

The Geordie duo have worked together and been friends for 30 years – starring as presenters on shows such as Saturday Night Takeaway and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.

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Ant has made Declan Donnelly the godfather to his newborn son Wilder Patrick and told his friends that he is ‘beyond thrilled’ to be a dad, according to a new report

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The Geordie duo have worked together and been friends for 30 years – starring as presenters on shows such as Saturday Night Takeaway (seen) and I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!

And now Ant has made Dec his newborn’s godfather in a sweet nod to his friend, The Sun reports.

The publication also reports that Ant will now not return to work until May 27 when the BGT live semis begin as he takes some paternity leave.

And a source said of his happiness at becoming a dad: ‘Ant and Anne-Marie are beyond thrilled — their little family is complete.

‘They’ve been overwhelmed with lovely messages from friends, family and fans and are still wading through them. They are incredibly grateful to everyone.

‘They chose the name, Wilder, a while ago but have deliberately kept it a closely guarded secret. They are going to be ­absolutely wonderful, doting parents and Ant cannot wait to be a hands-on dad, changing the nappies and just spending time with little Wilder.’