Ant McPartlin says sobriety is a daily choice after rehab
“Ant McPartlin described the daily routines he uses to maintain sobriety after rehab, saying he has to keep checking in with himself.”
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- Ant McPartlin described the daily routines he uses to maintain sobriety after rehab, saying he has to keep checking in with himself.
- He linked his addiction to a post-surgery period and said fatherhood has strengthened his focus on staying well.
British TV presenter Ant McPartlin has spoken about the routines he relies on to stay sober after facing addiction and undergoing rehab. He said sobriety requires constant attention, and described habits such as nightly prayer and writing gratitude notes as tools that help him remain grounded.
McPartlin reflected on how his struggles began after a knee operation in 2015, when he developed a dependence on painkillers and alcohol. He later entered rehab and stepped back from television for a period following a drink-driving conviction, during which his longtime co-host Declan Donnelly hosted their flagship shows without him.
Now a father, McPartlin said he thinks about staying sober every day and wants to be fully present for his family. He also shared lighthearted details about home life, including being reminded to watch his language as his young child starts to pick up new words.
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