“IT WILL ALL BE OK…” DECLAN DONNELLY COULD NO LONGER HOLD BACK THE TEARS AS HE READ A HEARTBREAKING LETTER TO HIS YOUNGER SELF, REFLECTING ON A LIFETIME OF PAIN, LOYALTY, AND THE DARKEST CHAPTER OF HIS JOURNEY WITH ANT MCPARTLIN. In one of his most emotional moments ever shared publicly, Dec’s voice cracked as he looked back on the highs of fame and the devastating lows that tested their friendship, including Ant’s battle with addiction and the turmoil that followed. His simple promise to his younger self—”it will all be OK”—left listeners in tears, revealing the quiet strength that carried them through years of heartbreak and uncertainty.

by

Declan Donnelly in tears over words to Ant McPartlin amid addiction ordeal

Declan Donnelly choked up as he told Ant McPartlin ‘it’ll all be okay’ in an emotional segment on their Hanging Out podcast

Dec reads a letter to his younger self

Declan Donnelly teared up during an emotional segment on his podcast with best friend Ant McPartlin, as he read a letter to his younger self and said ‘it will all be OK.’

Ant has previously admitted his issues with alcohol and drug addiction, and went sober after being found guilty of drink-driving in 2018.

 

The I’m A Celeb hosts, both 50, have been pals for years, having met on the set of Byker Grove in the 80s, and have been an inseparable double act ever since. Though Ant’s battles had threatened to tear them apart.

 

On the latest episode of their podcast, Hanging Out, dad-of-two Dec could be seen choking up as he reflected on the poignant message.

In a preview for the full segment, shared on their Instagram page, his voice cracked as he told his co-host: “This might be a hard bit.” Ant replied: “Yeah, I bet man.”

Declan Donnelly

View 3 Images

Dec became emotional on the podcast(Image: @antanddec/Instagram)

Ant McPartlin

View 3 Images

Ant listened to his moving words(Image: @antanddec/Instagram)

 

Taking a deep breath, he continued: “Say hi to 1994 Ant for me. Tell him to remember he’s a great kid, and it will all be ok. Even when it feels like it won’t.

“Look out for each other, enjoy the ride and hey, respect guys. Love from future Dec.”

Their fans were equally emotional as they rushed into the comments to support the pair. One commented: “Oh dear this one will hit me. Love you both millions xxx.”

 

“Why did this make me cry. Your both brilliant & I’m loving the podcast x [sic],” another penned, as a follower said: “Aww that was so heartfelt. I love the camaraderie that’s between you both.”

An Instagram user added: “Your friendship has stood the test of time, ups & downs but your both there for each other, love it … keep smashing it.”

Ant and Dec

View 3 Images

The pair have been close friends for decades(Image: PA)

 

The Britain’s Got Talent presenters have been faced with many ups and downs throughout their decades-long friendship – including children, weddings and a divorce.

Ant turned his life around after he was convicted of drink-driving in 2018, and previously spent time in rehab, seeking treatment for a painkiller and alcohol addiction.

He previously shared that, by the time he asked for help, his issues had become “really, it was bad”, but explained that his problems “disappeared” once he finally was finally open with his struggles.

 

Earlier this year, he reflected over that time in his life during an appearance on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, sharing: “I’m reading about this other person who doesn’t exist. That’s not me. And as long as you remember that, and if you’re a good person, you’re still trying to be a good man.

“I’m trying to turn my life around and I’m a better man now than I was 10 years ago. I’m happy with that. So somebody’s opinion piece won’t change my day.

“But you have to have a real sense of self, yourself. Like you have to really know who you are, which I think is weirdly harder than it sounds.”