Ant McPartlin’s tattoos explained after he shows off new ink on I’m A Celebrity
I’M A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin left fans gobsmacked as he showed off two arm tattoos on Sunday’s opening show. The Geordie, 43, revealed the fresh inkings which detailed an arrow on his right forearm, and a floral design on the left. Viewers were bemused by the new look as Ant returned to the show […]
I’M A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin left fans gobsmacked as he showed off two arm tattoos on Sunday’s opening show.
The Geordie, 43, revealed the fresh inkings which detailed an arrow on his right forearm, and a floral design on the left.
Viewers were bemused by the new look as Ant returned to the show after stepping aside last year to battle his personal demons.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: “That tattoo on Ant’s arm says ‘clean 1 year’”
Another posted: “Ant on I’m A Celeb has a mental health awareness tattoo on his arm.”
An intrigued fan quizzed: “Ant, are they new tattoos on your arms? What do they mean?”
Website thestyleup suggests a single arrow “stands for power and direction” and can also signal moving forward, as “arrows point the way”.
With regard to the rose flower design on his left forearm, website undergroundinkcny.com states it “expresses promise, hope and new beginnings.
“It is contrasted by thorns symbolising defence, loss and thoughtlessness.”
Last year, Ant also revealed he’s also had the Alcoholics Anonymous symbol tattooed onto his wrist.
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The telly fave showed off the meaningful inking during a date night with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett.
His tattoo represents the group which aims to help its members “stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety”.
The star also has an ‘S’ for sober on his right wrist.
Fans celebrated Ant’s return to the ITV series after This Morning host Holly Willoughby stood in for him in 2018.
The witty TV duo made numerous references to Ant’s series-long absence which had fans giggling throughout.
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