In a heartwarming moment during a live episode of BGT, Simon Cowell took a break to send a special message to his co-host Ant McPartlin.

As the first live show of the season kicked off, Ant and Dec graced the stage, reminding viewers that this was a significant moment, as the auditions had been pre-recorded.

Simon, however, paused the conversation with the judges to express his sincere congratulations to Ant, who recently became a father.

Just a few days ago, Ant and his wife Anne-Marie welcomed their baby boy, Wilder Patrick McPartlin, into the world. Ant took to social media to express his gratitude for the support they received and shared the joy of their new addition to the family.

The proud father wrote, “Welcome to the family. Wilder Patrick McPartlin. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am. Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess!” It was a heartfelt announcement that warmed the hearts of many.

Ant also posted another update explaining why his beloved dog, Hurley, was not visible on their family tree tattoo. He clarified that the tattoo did include Hurley, but he was hidden by their newest family member, Wilder.

Ant’s love for his furry friend was evident, and he wanted to reassure all the dog lovers who had inquired about Hurley’s absence on the tattoo. It was a lovely gesture that showed just how much their pet means to them.

During the live episode, Simon took a moment to share his heartfelt congratulations with Ant, and the audience joined in with cheers to celebrate this special news.

Ant’s co-judge on Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon, also expressed her joy on social media, saying, “Awwwww darling I’m so happy for you both! Baby shares the same birthday as my mummy! Can’t wait to meet buba and to celebrate soon! Love you both.”

The outpouring of love and well-wishes from friends and colleagues continued, with Holly Willoughby, Cat Deeley, Amanda Holden, and many others extending their congratulations to the new parents.

The excitement surrounding Ant’s baby boy was palpable, and celebrities couldn’t contain their enthusiasm. TV star Davina McCall exclaimed, “Arggggghhhhhhhhhh! ! ! ! This is AMAZING! ! ! ! Congratulations to ALL of you.” Other famous faces, such as Fred Sirieix from First Dates, Ashley Banjo, and Joel Dommett, also joined in with their congratulations.

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Simon Cowell and the rest of the BGT family couldn’t be happier for Ant McPartlin and his wife on the arrival of their adorable son. It’s a joyous celebration of a new chapter in Ant’s life, and everyone is ready to welcome baby Wilder with open arms.