Happy Birthday Ant! I’m A Celeb presenter celebrates in Australia after difficult year

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by Wendy Douglas |
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Not only is Ant McPartlin going to be making his television comeback this weekend on I'm A Celebrity Get Me... Out of Here!, but the Geordie boy is also celebrating his 42nd birthday today.

Happy, happy birthday Ant!

It's certainly been a bad year for the presenter so we couldn't be happier to see him looking back to his best.

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Ant is back with Dec for 2017's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! ©ITV

In June he admitted to struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and checked himself into rehab, but despite coming home from treatment, there have been rumours ever since of trouble between Ant and his wife Lisa Armstrong.

And there was also some doubt as to whether he'd be well enough to go back to work so we all rejoiced when it was confirmed he'd be co-hosting I'm A Celeb as usual this year.

And we were also pleased to see him being treated well on his birthday with the star receiving not one, but two delicious looking cakes. Erm... yes please!

The first featured an adorable picture of his and Lisa's gorgeous dog Hurley, while the second was a rather more glamorous affair created by the chefs at the Versace hotel, where he's staying while filming.

The popular presenter received plenty of good wishes from friends, fans and other celebrities and took to Twitter to thank everyone for their messages.

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©Twitter/Antanddec

He said: 'G’day! Thank you for all my Aussie birthday best wishes. You lot are Bonza!'

We think you're pretty bonza too mate!

Happy birthday Ant!

Check out the full line-up for I'm A Celeb 2017...

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OFFICIAL I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! 2017 line-up

Georgia Toffolo1 of 10
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Georgia Toffolo

Rumours that Made In Chelsea's Georgia Toffolo aka Toff had been flying around for quite some time. Here's hoping she lasts longer than her former MIC co-star, Spencer Matthews.

Vanessa White2 of 10
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Vanessa White

Show bosses are apparently hoping The Saturdays singer Vanessa will be up for a camp romance after splitting with boyfriend Gary Salter earlier this year.

Jamie Lomas3 of 10
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Jamie Lomas

Hollyoaks star Jamie has quit the soap to appear in this year's I'm A Celebrity.

Stanley Johnson4 of 10
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Stanley Johnson

Stanley is a politician and Boris Johnson's dad.

Dennis Wise5 of 10
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Dennis Wise

Dennis Wise is former Chelsea and England football player known for being a bit of a hardman on the pitch.

Amir Khan6 of 10
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Amir Khan

Amir is a former world champion boxer, but has recently been making headlines for his turbulent relationship with his wife Faryal. They've apparently 'sorted things out' now, according to his Instagram. He shared a picture with his wife captioned, "With my 4 month pregnant wife, after sorting out all the issues. Closing the year with a happy ending ud83dude4f "

Jenny McAlpine7 of 10
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Jenny McAlpine

Actress Jenny is best known for her role as Fizz Brown on Coronation Street - a character she has played since 2001.

Jack Maynard8 of 10
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Jack Maynard

Jack is a YouTuber, online DJ and younger brother to singer Conor Maynard.

Rebekah Vardy9 of 10
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Rebekah Vardy

Rebekah is the wife of Leicester footballer Jamie Vardy, with whom she shares four children together. Becky was one of the first celebs to be rumoured for this year's I'm A Celeb.

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Shappi Khorsandi

Comedian Shappi was reportedly the final campmate to arrive in Australia for this year's show.

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