Recent rumors suggesting that Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist Lisa Armstrong, 48, announced a pregnancy have stirred confusion, especially alongside news of her ex-husband Ant McPartlin, 49, and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, 47, welcoming their son, Wilder Patrick McPartlin, in May 2024. Contrary to claims, Armstrong has not confirmed any pregnancy or gender reveal, and sources indicate she remains focused on her career and personal healing (Daily Mail, May 16, 2024). The speculation may stem from misinterpretations of Armstrong’s cryptic social media posts or her support for a newborn nephew, mistaken for her own child (RSVP Live, December 28, 2024). This article clarifies the rumors, details McPartlin’s baby news, and explores Armstrong’s journey, tying in Declan Donnelly’s recent Gutfeld! appearance for context.
No Pregnancy for Lisa Armstrong: Clearing the Air
Despite online buzz, Armstrong has not announced a pregnancy. In December 2024, she shared Instagram photos of her newborn nephew, Jude John-Noel, born on Boxing Day, captioning, “Great Aunty Cise can’t wait to meet you baby boy” (RSVP Live, December 28, 2024). This post, celebrating her friend Morgan Brooke’s son, may have been misconstrued as a personal announcement. Armstrong, who has no children, has been open about her fertility struggles during her 1994–2018 relationship with McPartlin, which ended without kids (Daily Mail, February 10, 2024). A 2013 interview revealed their “tough” attempts to conceive, with McPartlin noting, “Lisa and I would love to have kids. We’re trying” (Radio Times, 2013).
Armstrong’s recent social media, including quotes like “You spent 2024 in survival mode. 2025 is your time to thrive,” reflects her focus on resilience, not motherhood (RSVP Live, December 28, 2024). Friends confirm she’s healing from McPartlin’s baby news and her 2023 split from James Green, with no indication of a pregnancy (Closer Online, January 12, 2024). X posts speculating about a “surprise pregnancy” lack credible sources, with one user noting, “Lisa pregnant? Sounds like a mix-up with her nephew” (X posts, December 29, 2024).
Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett’s Baby Joy
In contrast, McPartlin and Corbett’s baby news is well-documented. On May 14, 2024, McPartlin announced the birth of their son, Wilder Patrick McPartlin, via Instagram: “Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am. Baby is beautiful, Mummy’s a legend, Sisters are over the moon. Dad’s a mess” (Daily Mail, May 15, 2024). The couple, married in 2021, kept the pregnancy private until February 2024, when Corbett’s five-month scan confirmed a June due date (Metro, February 13, 2024). No public gender reveal preceded the birth, though McPartlin shared the baby’s male name post-delivery (Mirror, May 15, 2024).
The announcement included a photo of McPartlin cradling Wilder, revealing a tattoo with Corbett’s nickname, “Amzie,” and her daughters’ names, Poppy and Daisy, from a previous marriage (Daily Mail, May 16, 2024). McPartlin, a stepfather to the teens, had long expressed his desire for fatherhood, making Wilder’s arrival a milestone (The Sun, February 10, 2024). Declan Donnelly, McPartlin’s co-star and friend, knew of the pregnancy for months and celebrated the news, tying into his own family focus after gifting a Britain’s Got Talent buzzer to Greg Gutfeld’s daughter Mira on Gutfeld! (USA Today, May 5, 2025).
Armstrong’s Reaction and Personal Journey
McPartlin’s baby news hit Armstrong hard, as she learned of it through media reports rather than directly from her ex-husband, with whom she was reportedly on friendly terms (Mirror, May 15, 2024). A friend told Mail Online, “She gave him 23 years of her life, and he didn’t even tell her. It’s heartbreaking” (Daily Mail, May 16, 2024). Armstrong’s Instagram posts during this period, like “Behaviour never lies” and “Celebrate your strength,” hinted at her pain (OK! Magazine, May 22, 2024). The tattoo featuring Corbett’s daughters was particularly stinging, given Armstrong’s unfulfilled desire for children (RSVP Live, December 28, 2024).
Armstrong, who shares custody of dog Hurley with McPartlin, has channeled her energy into work on Strictly and her makeup line (The Sun, May 4, 2025). Her support for Donnelly’s 2018 pregnancy announcement with Ali Astall, despite her own struggles, showed her resilience (Daily Mail, March 26, 2018). Recent posts about her nephew and plans to visit LA, her “happy place,” suggest a focus on new beginnings (Closer Online, February 20, 2024). X fans have rallied around her: “Lisa deserves happiness after all she’s been through” (X posts, May 15, 2024).
Context: Donnelly’s Gutfeld! Moment and Family Ties
Donnelly’s appearance on Gutfeld!, where he gifted a buzzer for Mira, reflects his own family-oriented mindset as a father to Isla, 6, and Jack, 2, with Astall (People, May 5, 2025). His This Morning interview about his “painful” divorce from Armstrong stirred renewed interest in her story, possibly fueling pregnancy rumors (Daily Mail, May 4, 2025). The Gutfeld! episode, alongside Kat Timpf’s emotional blanket gift to Mira, highlighted family themes that contrast with Armstrong’s childless narrative, amplifying public empathy (The Wrap, May 5, 2025).
Why the Confusion?
The pregnancy rumor likely arose from Armstrong’s nephew announcement, misread as her own, or conflation with McPartlin’s news. Tabloid speculation and X posts, like “Lisa’s pregnant too? Big surprise!” show how misinformation spreads (X posts, December 28, 2024). Armstrong’s history with McPartlin, including their fertility struggles and her friendship with Corbett before the latter’s 2018 romance with McPartlin, adds emotional weight to such rumors (Daily Mail, February 12, 2024). Forbes notes 2025’s trend of misreported celebrity stories, driven by social media (Forbes, March 2025).
Public Reaction and Impact
X reactions split between support for Armstrong—“She’s a queen, no baby needed”—and curiosity about the rumors: “Lisa pregnant? Or just tabloid noise?” (X posts, May 5, 2025). McPartlin’s fans celebrated Wilder, with posts like, “Ant’s a dad at last! Wilder’s adorable” (X posts, May 14, 2024). Armstrong’s cryptic posts drew sympathy, echoing sentiments around Karoline Leavitt’s maternal defense (People, May 5, 2025). The lack of a gender reveal for any Armstrong-related pregnancy underscores the rumor’s falsehood.
Looking Ahead
Armstrong shows no signs of pregnancy but is poised for a strong 2025, with Strictly and potential LA ventures (Closer Online, February 20, 2024). McPartlin, embracing fatherhood, continues with Britain’s Got Talent and I’m a Celebrity (Daily Mail, November 10, 2024). Donnelly’s Gutfeld! moment and upcoming Saturday Night Takeaway in 2026 keep him connected to family narratives (BBC, April 10, 2025). As Armstrong navigates her “silent battles,” her story resonates with those facing personal loss, per The New York Times’ analysis of public empathy (The New York Times, March 2025).