Saturday Night Takeaway host Dec Donnelly has had a string of high-profile romances over the years, including a long-term relationship with actress Clare Buckfield
From 'I'm A Celeb fling', Sky Sports presenter and 11-year romance Dec Donnelly has had a colourful love life in the spotlight. The Saturday Night Takeaway host tied the knot with his manager Ali Astall in 2015 and they have two children together, a daughter named Isla Elizabeth Anne born in 2018, and a son named Jack born in 2022.
Dec is one-half of TV's biggest friendships with Ant McPartlin, but he has also had plenty of romances over the years before settling down with Ali reports the Mirror. From his teenage sweetheart of 11 years to his rumoured fling with an I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star, Dec has had many high-profile relationships and break-ups. Clare Buckfield Dec's first serious girlfriend was Two Point Four Children actress Clare Buckfield, also known for playing Natasha Stevens in CBBC's Grange Hill.They sadly called it quits in 2003, with the Saturday Night Takeaway star blaming their busy schedules for the end of their relationship.Georgie Thompson. The Saturday Night Takeaway host was then linked to several stars, including presenters Sarah Cawood and Diana Stewart, before dating Sky Sports presenter Georgie Thompson.Georgie said their split was "painful" but they stayed friends. She explained: "In the end it wasn't to be and the reality is that if one person wants one thing and one person wants another and never the twain shall meet you have to be grown-up about it, however painful that might be, and accept that." Ashley Roberts. Dec was linked with Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts in 2012 after he said he fancied her when she was on I'm A Celebrity. Ashley mentioned after leaving the show: "I'd like to get to know Dec better. It would be nice to go for a drink and a chat." In 2013, Ashley hinted at their relationship saying: "We're trying to keep it out of the public eye. We're just getting to know each other. We're having fun, but I'm single."Ali Astall. Dec fell for his manager Ali Astall a year after the rumours with Ashley. They first met professionally during I'm A Celebrity in 2003. He had earlier shared that they've always been close, even spending Valentine's Day together when both were single. However, they hesitated to take their relationship further due to work commitments. A source revealed at the time: "They've adored each other for years and people have often thought they were together but it's only recently they finally became an item." Top TV news "They kept it quiet for ages but are at last coming to terms with being a couple in public."His best mate Ant was the best man, and his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, conducted the ceremony. The couple now have two children, a daughter named Isla Elizabeth Anne born in 2018, and a son named Jack born in 2022. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily Showbiz newsletter here.
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