Lisa's post 'is a reminder she's still hurting

As her ex Ant McPartlin celebrates the birth of his baby boy, Lisa Armstrong's poignant quote shows his happiness "is likely to sting", an expert tells new

- Eve Macdonald

Lisa Armstrong often posts cryptic quotes online but her most recent one, following the birth of her ex-husband Ant McPartlin’s son, is perhaps one of her most poignant messages.

Last month, Lisa shared a video with the caption, “What is meant for you will find its way to you,” then an hour later, shared another which said, “Don’t ever let anyone dim your light.” But it was her post following the birth of Ant and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett’s baby that really caught the attention of her followers.

Britain’s Got Talent presenter Ant and Anne-Marie, who married in 2021 – three years after his split from wife of 11 years Lisa – took to Instagram to share the news. An adorable black-and-white snap of Ant, 48, cradling the newborn, was accompanied by the words, “Welcome to the family.

Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am. Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess.”

On the day of the announcement, Lisa posted a message to her 170k followers that read, “Be proud of how you have been handling these past few months. The silent battles you’ve fought, the moments you’ve had to humble yourself, the times you’ve wiped your own tears. Celebrate your strength.”

” A source has told new that Lisa wanted to send a message that, despite being separated for six years, she’s only human and it’s natural a milestone like this would be emotional.