Lisa Armstrong has endured the ultimate betrayal by telly bosses
Following news that Ant McPartlin will return to our screens on next year's Britain's Got Talent, reports emerged that his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong has been sacked from the show.
To rub salt in the wound, reports now suggest that she was FRIENDS with the bosses who cut her. In fact, among them is one of the executive producers, whose wedding Lisa attended.
What a double blow - is it any wonder that the mega make-up artist is said to be furious?
According to the Mirror Online, a source revealed: "Lisa is spitting feathers at being axed - she's part of the BGT family and loved working there for over 10 years.
"For her to be cut off after so long is gutting.
"She's had a lot of input into BGT that viewers never got to see, like supplying props for games with Ant and Dec and doing lots more behind the scenes."
Lisa had worked on the ITV talent show for 12 years in the hair and make-up department, while married to presenter Ant. They separated earlier in the year after Ant was charged for driving while under the influence of alcohol and their 'quickie' divorce was finalised last month.
Lisa has also made her frustration at her 'friends' known on social media. In one tweet, she replied to a pal: "I know babe, gutted after 12 years x"
She also retweeted messages that called the bosses' decision "unfair" and "ridiculous".
GALLERY: Lisa Armstrong and Ant McPartlin's relationship from the beginning
GALLERY: Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong
1 of 12Ant & Lisa 1998
Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong met at a pop concert at Newcastle City Hall in 1994. In one of their VERY early red carpet appearances, Ant and Lisa are super young and sweet with their pals Dec Donnelley and his girlfriend Claire Buckfield.
2 of 12Ant & Lisa 2001
As Ant and Dec's career started to soar, Lisa and Claire joined their boyfriends on the red carpet of the National Television Awards. They were pretty much the original #squadgoals
3 of 12Ant & Lisa 2002
Ant and Lisa looked carefree as they were papped out and about in Australia while Ant filmed I'm A Celebrity. Check out those painfully noughties outfits too!
4 of 12Ant & Lisa 2005
Ant proposed to Lisa while on holiday in Dubai on April 26 2005. They looked SO loved up.
5 of 12Ant & Lisa 2006
Lisa and Ant were the very picture of happiness when they married on July 22 2006, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Guests included Philip Schofield and Nicky Clarke. Dec didn't turn up... (ONLY JOKING, OBVS)
6 of 12Ant & Lisa 2010
Ant and Lisa celebrated Valentine's Day with a trip to the theatre. Do we need to say who joined them on date night?
7 of 12Ant & Lisa 2015
It was best mate Dec's turn to get married (to Ali Astal), and Ant and Lisa clearly looked chuffed for their friend's romance.
8 of 12Ant & Lisa 2016
The squad look all grown up and sophisticated at (yet another) NTA ceremony. Who would have thought that trouble was just around the corner?
9 of 12Ant & Lisa 2016
In some of the last photos of the pair together, were cracks starting to appear?
10 of 12Ant & Lisa 2018
Ant released a statement saying that he and Lisa were separating in January 2018. A couple of months later, he was charged with diving while under the influence of alcohol.
11 of 12Ant & Lisa 2018
Lisa is living her best life as a makeup artist on Strictly Come Dancing, and she has shared photos of a sizzling hot new look.
12 of 12Ant & Lisa 2018
Ant has been pictured looking happy and healthy after a stint in rehab. He is also dating personal assistant Anne-Marie Corbett.
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But good things are on the horizon for Lisa- who is currently wowing in her role as head of hair and make-up on Strictly Come Dancing - as she has confirmed a new TV show.
Lisa will work alongside Kate Middleton's former hairdresser in the reality show which will be all about empowering women through hair and beauty when it airs next year.
“Lisa has amazing experience in her role and she comes across so well on TV,” a source told The Sun.
“She jumped at the chance to be involved and this show is right up her street. The show is all about helping women find their confidence and feel empowered.”