Ant McPartlin opens up on emotional death of his dog: ‘I’ve cried a lot’

27 Feb 2026 • 6:49 AM MYT
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  • Ant McPartlin has spoken about the "tough" loss of his dog, Hurley, earlier this month.
  • The presenter revealed he "cried a lot" after his 12-year-old Labrador was put down due to terminal illness.
  • McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made the decision together.
  • He shared details of the sad moment on his podcast, "Hanging Out With Ant and Dec".
  • Hurley was surrounded by loved ones at the vet's, and McPartlin expressed empathy for others who have lost beloved pets.

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