Ant McPartlin cheekily referenced his and his co-presenter and friend Declan Donnelly’s height difference in a lighthearted happy birthday post.
McPartlin, 42, posted a photograph of Donnelly, who turned 43 on Tuesday, posing behind a red and black dress.
Alongside the photograph, McPartlin wrote: “Happy Birthday from the big one to the little one!”, followed by a laughing face emoji.
Happy Birthday from the big one to the little one!😂A pic.twitter.com/Mcsy2RnlJo
— antanddec (@antanddec) September 25, 2018
Donnelly celebrated becoming a father to a baby girl, Isla Elizabeth Anne, with his wife, Ali Astall, at the beginning of the month.
McPartlin confirmed his six-month sobriety at the weekend as he commented on a friend’s social media post.
Simon Hargreaves praised the TV presenter for his “strength and determination” in facing his problems as he tweeted a photograph of the pair, writing: “Long overdue catch up with my buddy of 20+ years for lunch this week. 6 months sober, annoyingly healthy looking, and happier than I’ve seen him in years.
Thanks pal. Really appreciate it. Lovely seeing you too. It really was long overdue. #weloveagoodlunchHope you’re using your Jcrew tote bag!😂A https://t.co/UhNjUKlIze
— antanddec (@antanddec) September 22, 2018
“Immensely proud of this lad for his strength and determination to face up to his issues and get help.”
McPartlin responded: “Thanks pal. Really appreciate it. Lovely seeing you too. It really was long overdue. #weloveagoodlunch”, ending the message with his initial A.
He checked into a private rehab clinic earlier this year after pleading guilty to drink-driving, and announced he would be taking a break from work commitments.
This Morning host Holly Willoughby will present the new series of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! alongside Donnelly later this year.