Declan Donnelly Gets Choked Up Over Ant Mcpartlin's Troubled Past (and It's a Lot)

Grab your tissues, because it’s not just another day in the podcast universe. Declan Donnelly, one half of our fave duo, is getting real emotional over Ant McPartlin and their chaotic history. In a teaser for their latest episode, it’s less comedy and more catharsis as Dec, on the verge of tears, reassures Ant, 'it will all be OK.' I mean, it sounds like a love letter to his younger self that we didn’t know we needed but probably should’ve anticipated.

Flashback to 2018, when Ant was spiraling through a media circus of his own making—think drink-driving incidents and public meltdowns. Yeah, that was a wild ride. Now, cut to the present, where Dec is reading a heartfelt letter to his younger self. Picture this: a kid in the '90s, scribbling down dreams of fame before Instagram turned us all into narcissists. It’s a touching reminder of simpler times (and maybe a warning of what’s to come).

The clip kicks off with Dec giving a nod to the future—2026, in case you’re keeping track, but spoiler alert: no hoverboards or robot maids in sight. What’s more cosmic is Dec’s nostalgia for a time before the internet swallowed our souls whole. Can you even fathom such chaos?

As he reads, you can practically feel the waves of emotion washing over him—seriously, it had me questioning my own feelings. This episode promises a deep dive into their shared history, filled with laughs, moments of vulnerability, and some serious growing pains. Mark your calendars for 6pm on Belta Box's YouTube channel, and prepare for the emotional rollercoaster that is Declan and Ant’s journey down memory lane. Trust me, you won’t want to miss a single salty tear.

—Rex