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Ant McPartlin pictured out for the first time since entering rehab programme

Best friend Dec was also snapped

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Ant McPartlin has been pictured out and about for the first time since it was confirmed the presenter was returning to rehab.

The Saturday Night Takeaway host was snapped leaving his rented home in west London, his eyes shielded by a pair of black-out Ray Bans.

Ant is seen outside for the first time since Sunday (Credit: Flynet)

Ant was on his way to Kingston Police Station.

His co-presenter and best pal Declan Donnelly was also photographed in London; he too hid his eyes behind dark sunglasses.

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Dec has also been seen out and about (Credit: Flynet)

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Ant, 42, was arrested on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of drink-driving in Richmond, south west London, after the Mini he was driving was involved in a collision with two other vehicles.

He was taken to a station nearby after failing a roadside breathalyser test.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said that he was “taken to a south London police station for questioning and has since been released under investigation”.

Inquiries continue, she added.

The TV favourite – who sought treatment for painkiller addiction and alcohol issues over the summer – has reentered rehab following the incident.

On Monday, his publicist said in a statement: “Ant has decided to go back into treatment and step down from his current TV commitments.

“He has spoken with Dec and ITV today and asked for time off for the foreseeable future. As such Saturday Night Takeaway will not be going ahead this Saturday.”

This weekend’s SNT has been pulled (Credit: ITV)

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An ITV spokesman said: “ITV has taken a joint decision with Ant and Dec’s team not to broadcast Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.

“We will be reviewing options for the last two episodes of the series (March 31 and April 7) which would not feature Ant, who is taking time off to seek treatment.

“We very much hope that he gets the help that he needs.”


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