Heartbreaking news for Britain's Got Talent star

Embattled Ant McPartlin is banned from using his phone or receiving visitors as he embarks on his two-month stint in rehab to treat drink and drug addiction.

The Sun report that the 41-year-old, who announced his plans on Sunday, is focusing on getting his health on track which means he is banned from seeing or contacting relatives and friends, including wife Lisa Armstrong and best pal Dec Donnelly. 

Make-up artist Lisa, 40, was pictured near their London home two days before Ant headed to rehab, as she appeared make-up free and downcast while toting shopping bags containing two bottles of wine and household cleaning products.

A source told The Sun: 'The most important thing is getting his health on track. Right now Ant won’t be able to have access to his phone or any visitors, even from his wife or Dec.'

Lisa and Dec thanked fans for their support on social media, following Ant's announcement that he is checking into rehab to battle drink and drug addiction.

Taking to the duo's joint Twitter on Sunday, Lisa wrote: 'Completely overwhelmed by all your love & support it means so much. I'm relieved he's receiving the help he needs, we just need him better.'

Dec, 41, also expressed his gratitude to their beloved followers at the difficult time, and admitted his right hand man will be incredibly 'touched' by their support.

The message follows the news that Ant will be receiving two months of professional treatment for both depression and substance abuse - which stemmed following a severe knee injury and failure to conceive with his wife Lisa. 

Addressing his friend's struggles, Dec wrote to fans on Sunday: 'Thank you for all the kind messages and well wishes for the big fella. He will be touched. Your support is, as ever, much appreciated. DD xx'

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