Ant McPartlin’s ex Lisa Armstrong has shared a devastating post after the death of their beloved pet pooch Hurley
22:16, 16 Feb 2026Updated 22:16, 16 Feb 2026
Lisa Armstrong with dog Hurley(Image: Instagram)
Ant McPartlin’s ex has shared a touching poem following the death of the pair’s dog, Hurley. Lisa Armstrong shared an emotional poem after their pet pooch died last week.
The heartbreaking decision was made last week to put the chocolate labrador to sleep after he had fallen ill. Now, as Lisa, 49, comes to terms with the loss of the beloved pet, she has shared a tribute on social media.
On Instagram, she uploaded a poem reading: “You left paw prints on our hearts from the moment we brought you home, so many wonderful adventures, all the places where we roamed.”
It went on: “The rainbow bridge came to call you, our time came to an end, you were never just a dog but always our best friend.”
Ant with his pet pooches
The pair shared dog Hurley(Image: Social Media)
Hurley was thought to be the last remaining tie between TV presenter Ant and Lisa. The pet was in a custody battle following the former couple’s divorce in 2018 divorce.
The Geordie presenter, 50, admitted the dog had helped him through tough times. He is said to have rushed out of a Britain’s Got Talent press conference to be with his beloved dog after finding out he was “too ill to recover”.
It was said to be the first time Ant and Lisa Armstrong saw each other since 2018 as they said a heartbreaking goodbye to their adorable Labrador dog. Ant and Lisa are said to have come together in a consulting room at a veterinary practice in west London, near to his home, putting their personal feelings aside.
A source previously revealed Ant has jetted out the UK to mourn his pet pooch, struggling to be in his home where Hurley lived.
“He’s inconsolable. He absolutely adored Hurley and, naturally, he’s devastated. It came as a massive shock to everyone. Hurley has been a part of his life for 12 years, so to lose him like this is crushing,” a source said.
“He said he couldn’t be around Hurley’s things as he grieved … Ant and Lisa loved him to bits. It’s an incredibly painful time for them both.” Ant has been open about how Hurley helped him through his addiction.
Ant had previously said how Hurley kept him going. He said: “There’s a loyalty, love and companionship with Hurley you can’t describe. He never tells me off and is always pleased to see me.”
Ant has two other dogs, maltipoos Milo and Bumble, with his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, who he married in 2021. The couple also share son Wilder together, who they welcomed in May 2024.
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