Ant McPartlin's Candid Confession Over Costly Underwear Mistake
Television icon Ant McPartlin has made a remarkably frank admission about an expensive online shopping error, jokingly insisting that his wife Anne-Marie Corbett must never discover the truth. The beloved presenter shared this amusing anecdote during a recent episode of the Hanging Out podcast, which he hosts alongside his lifelong friend and professional partner Declan Donnelly.
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The situation unfolded following Ant and Anne-Marie's relocation to a new property. Deciding it was time for a refresh after a decade, Ant resolved to replace his old, threadbare underwear with some new items. "Brand new house, brand new drawers. New year, new me, new underpants," he humorously explained on the podcast. However, what began as a simple purchase quickly escalated into a far more significant expenditure than intended.
Ant described attempting to buy what he believed was a single item, only to discover he had actually ordered a pack of three. Compounding the error, he used Apple Pay without thoroughly checking the details, resulting in an accidental bulk purchase. "I thought I was buying one but a pack of three came," he recounted, leading to him acquiring a staggering 18 pairs of what he called "flashy" underwear instead of the intended six.
A Pricey Secret Whispered to Dec
The presenter was so embarrassed by the cost that he whispered the total amount to Dec, sending his co-host into fits of laughter. "I can't even tell you the price. It seems flashy, but it was a genuine mistake," Ant admitted, before adding with clear concern: "No one should know, my wife can never find out. So as long as I don't mention it on the podcast or anything, she'll never know."
Despite the unintended extravagance, Ant passionately defended his new acquisition, declaring them the best underwear he has ever worn. "I can stretch, I can bend, I can do anything," he enthused. The conversation became so detailed that Dec quipped the podcast producers might need to involve Human Resources.
Revelations About a Decades-Long Friendship
In a separate but equally revealing segment of the podcast, the duo discussed the dynamics of their extraordinary 37-year partnership. They disclosed that they have experienced only one major argument throughout their entire friendship and professional collaboration, which began when they met as child actors on Newcastle's Byker Grove in 1989.
The infamous clash occurred over a board game version of the ITV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Ant described the incident, saying: "Dec packed up the board game and went home - like a child." Dec, 50, retorted: "It was my board game so I took it home because you were a d**k." He further accused Ant of being "so vindictive as a game show host" during their play session. The pair confirmed they haven't played the game since, highlighting how rare such disputes are in their enduring and successful double act.
