As Ant McPartlin gets back into the swing of his day job, Channel 5 are set to chronicle his year from hell in a new documentary
Filming for the doc has already commenced, with stars including Peter Andre confirming they’ll be featuring on film talking about the turbulent time.
“I can’t give too much away because I don’t know what will make the final cut,” wrote Peter in his weekly column for new! magazine, “but it’s basically about the pressures of the industry and the trials and tribulations facing Ant following his drink-driving arrest and rehab stint."
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1 of 15PJ & Duncan, Ant & Dec
Our favourite presenting duo, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, have become national TV royalty since they starred in the teenage soap drama for three years as PJ and Duncan. Who could ever forget the moment when poor PJ (Ant) lost his eyesight after a paintball game? The pair attempted to forge a music career, releasing three albums under their show names. Their version of Stepping Stone was a belter and we won't hear anything against it.
2 of 15PJ & Duncan, Ant & Dec NOW
Ant & Dec started presenting on SMTV Live with nostalgic sketches like Chums, Wonky Donkey and PokeRap. They went on to present HUGE Saturday night shows such as Pop Idol, I'm A Celeb, Britain's Got Talent and Saturday Night Takeaway. Unfortunately, Dec has had to recently fly solo after Ant was involved in a drink driving conviction. Holly Willoughby will take over Ant's place on the next series of I'm A Celebrity. We hope the pair get to reunite soon.
3 of 15Polly, Denise Welsh
Denise might be better known for her role as Natalie Horrocks in Coronation Street, but before clopping around the cobbles she appeared in a handful of Byker Grove episodes as Polly.
4 of 15Polly, Denise Welsh NOW
Nowadays she is better known for her Celebrity Big Brother appearance, as well as her role on Waterloo Road and her presenting slot on daytime panel, Loose Women. In fact, she recently rejoined the lunchtime TV ladies after a five year hiatus.
5 of 15Nicola Dobson, Jill Halfpenny
Jill Halfpenny became a Byker Grove favourite when she was just 14 years old, playing the entertaining Nicola Dobson.
6 of 15Nicola Dobson, Jill Halfpenny NOW
She went on to appear in a host of soaps, including EastEnders and Coronation Street, and has won various awards for her performances on the West End stages in Chicago and Legally Blonde. Oh - and she won Strictly Come Dancing. Is there any end to her talents?
7 of 15Charlie Charlton, Donna Air
Charlie Charlton was played by Donna Air who first graced the show at the tender age of 10.
8 of 15Charlie Charlton, Donna Air NOW
The actress, television presenter and fashion enthusiast has had loads of jobs since her Byker Grove days. She presented The Big Breakfast, starred in Hollyoaks and even had a part in blockbuster movie, The Mummy Returns. She was also the seventh person to leave Dancing on Ice 2018.
9 of 15Ben Carter, Andrew Hayden-Smith
Andrew Hayden-Smith entered the show as the hearthrob Ben Carter and made his first appearance in 1995.
10 of 15Ben Carter, Andrew Hayden-Smith NOW
When his days at Byker Grove were over he went on to present Live and Kicking and had a four-year career presenting CBBC. Andrew also had a role in Doctor Who and used to write a column for Attitude magazine. We last saw him as crooked cop DS Craig Armstrong who met a grisly end in Hollyoaks.
11 of 15Jason, Charlie Hunnam
Charlie Hunnam played Jason in three episodes of Byker Grove after being spotted by a producer in a shoe shop.
12 of 15Jason, Charlie Hunnam NOW
The English actor has since starred alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names in some silver screen productions, including Nicholas Nickleby, Cold Mountain and Green Street. He also played Jax in the HUGELY popular drama series Sons of Anarchy. Nice work, Charlie.
13 of 15Spuggie, Lyndyann Barras
One of the most famous faces of Byker Grove, Spuggie was played by Lyndyann Barras, who featured on the show for four years.
14 of 15Spuggie, Lyndyann Barras NOW
Despite not getting many memorable TV jobs after she left the teen soap, Lyndyann takes smaller acting jobs and is a mother of two.
15 of 15Laura Norton, Sam NOW
Laura Norton had a teeny-tiny role in Byker Grove, appearing as an extra called Sam in three episodes during 2014. She not plays Kerry Wyatt in the ITV soap Emmerdale. Alas, her BG role was so small that we don't even have a still shot for you.
Meanwhile, an official spokesperson for Channel 5 added, “This film offers insight on how Ant’s world collapsed around him and how it feels to have your personal problems played out in front of the nation.
"With Ant’s comeback due to officially go public with the next series of Britain’s Got Talent,the documentary hears from celebrities with similar experiences in the media spotlight and asks if Ant can successfully complete his recovery, reclaim and keep his place in one of the most successful TV partnerships of all time."
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Despite Ant’s break away from the limelight after he was arrested for driving his car over the limit, his crown as one half of the nation’s favourite presenting duo hasn’t slipped, as he and Declan Donnelly took home the Best TV Presenter going at the NTA’s this year – for the 18th year running.
And his personal life seems to be thriving too, following a stint at rehab facility The Priory to help him deal with addiction problems.
Speaking of his new girlfriend Anne Marie Corbett, who worked as PA to Ant and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong for many yearsbefore they became a couple, Ant said, “She’s been my rock. She’s a beautiful soul. We’re very happy.”
“I’m in the best place I’ve been in my life, to be honest with you. It’s great."