[9], On 22 July 2006, Donnelly was the best man for McPartlin's wedding to Lisa Armstrong. Declan Donnelly. Donnelly was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and entertainment.[21]. Biographie. Ant & Dec have their own production company Mitre Television where they produce their shows. And the star said there were calls for "Stephen Mulhern or Phillip Schofield" to get the job when his presenting pal took a break following his arrest. In addition to his Cheek by Jowl productions, Donnellan has made theatre, opera and ballet with a … DECLAN Donnelly took his two-year-old daugther Isla and dog Rocky for a relaxed Sunday stroll after a busy week. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Other notable highlights of Donnelly's career alongside McPartlin include presenting PokerFace, Push the Button, Pop Idol, and Red or Black?, being hosts of charity appeal Text Santa (between 2011 and 2014), and also performing as pop music duo PJ & Duncan. His success in this audition led to him securing the role of Duncan, whereupon he first met Anthony McPartlin. Declan Donnelly, 44, has revealed that he wanted to quit acting aged 11 and become a priest when he was turned down for the lead role in the kids' show Geordie Racer. When their single 'Let's Get Ready to Rhumble' reached No.1 in 2012, Ant & Dec donated the single's success to the charity ChildLine. He has a dog named Rocky. Donnelly also supports the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle's Youth Ministry Team, directed by one of his older brothers Fr Dermott Donnelly, former Dean of St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle. The Geordie star was spotted in west London with Isla and Rocky, and looked dapper in a grey jumper and blue jeans. Declan Donnelly was born on September 25, 1975 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England as Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly. [6][5]. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Declan Donnelly at the Discogs Marketplace. David James George Hennessy, 3 e baron Windlesham et baron Hennessy, (28 janvier 1932 - 21 décembre 2010 [1]), est un homme politique du Parti conservateur au Royaume-Uni. 6 talking about this. Declan Donnelly and Ashley Roberts on Ant & Dec's Takeaway Tour Live (Image: WENN) At the time, she spilled the beans and told The Sun newspaper: "We're trying to keep it out of the public eye. Dec and Ant also own a production company called Mitre Television. He is a producer and actor, known for Love Actually (2003), Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) and I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! He is a producer and actor, known for Love Actually (2003), Alien Autopsy (2006) and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002). The duo have released an autobiography, and revealed relationship was on “autopilot”, but after a break they reunited and were stronger than ever. After a short tenure in music, Donnelly and McPartlin furthered their careers in television by becoming the presenting duo Ant & Dec. The ceremony was conducted by his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, a Catholic priest, with McPartlin as his best man. Declan Donnelly makes relatable confession about parenting daughter Isla with wife Ali Astall. [2] He is among seven children the couple raised within the council estate of Cruddas Park. Sharing his relief that Ant wanted to come back to work, he added: "But it was a really uncertain time, both of us individually went away and thought about what the future could hold, would hold and what we wanted it to hold. [10], In August 2011, Donnelly attended his father's funeral, after Alphonsus died in hospital of cancer. He co-founded the Cheek by Jowl theatre company with Nick Ormerod in 1981. [16], Donnelly has stated that he is a practising Roman Catholic but does not publicly discuss religion or his family in depth. Declan Donnelly, Actor: Love Actually. [14] On 1 September 2018, after announcing earlier in the year that the couple were expecting their first child, Donnelly's wife gave birth to a daughter, whom the couple revealed had been named as Isla Elizabeth Anne.[15]. Donnelly was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England in September 1975, the youngest of seven children. [19], In 2007, Donnelly and McPartlin signed a 2½ year, £40 million contract with ITV.[20]. He has been married to Ali Astall since August 1, 2015. Donnelly and McPartlin are patrons of the charity Sunshine Fund. Declan Donnelly, one half of comedy duo Ant and Dec Declan Donnelly in a selfie with his dog as seen in May 2018 (Declan Donnelly / Instagram) Declan Donnelly Facts. He has been married to Ali Astall since August 1, 2015. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Declan Joseph Oliver "Dec" Donnelly OBE (born 25 September 1975) is a British television presenter, television producer, singer, comedian and actor. "Ultimately at the end of it all we sat down together and were very honest with each other and we both realised that what made us happiest was being together and working together and that’s how we wanted to continue.”. (2002). The Geordie duo have worked together for 30 years but were forced apart when Ant had a stint in rehab in 2018 after he crashed his car while over the limit. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Declan Donnelly took his daugther Isla, 2, for a relaxed Sunday stroll after a busy week, Declan sported shades and cordless earphones as he relaxed on Sunday, Ant and Dec talked about going solo before deciding to reunite, Dec joked Ant might have become a pig farmer after his time away from the spotlight, Ant and Dec talk about the lows of their career and taking time to re-evaluate, after he crashed his car while over the limit, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [7] After leaving the programme in 2001, the pair branched out to front other shows, including game shows – Friends Like These, PokerFace and Push the Button – talent shows – Pop Idol, and Britain's Got Talent – and entertainment programmes – I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall made a glamourous appearance at this year's Wimbledon on Friday. Ant & Dec signed a $30 million pound contract with ITV in 2007. Petit-fils de George Hennessy (1er baron Windlesham), il fait ses études au Ampleforth College et au Trinity College d'Oxford, obtenant un Master of Arts en Jurisprudence en 1957. 1 talking about this. On 19 March 2018, after his colleague McPartlin's car crash, it was announced that Donnelly would be presenting the remaining episodes of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent on his own. Declan Donnelly has broken his silence following the news that he will be reunited on-screen with his best friend Ant McPartlin. Dec also starred in the films Love Actually and Alien Autopsy. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. In November 2019, it was revealed that Dec is related to pro wrestling promoter Dixie Carter. During Ant's break from the limelight, Dec was worried his pal would quit TV to go and be a "pig farmer in Wales" after his break from showbiz. Declan Donnelly is on Facebook. Declan Michael Martin Donnellan OBE (born 4 August 1953) is an English film/stage director and author. Donnelly's career in television began at the age of 12, when his father suggested that he audition for Byker Grove, a new children's television programme being created by CBBC in Newcastle upon Tyne that had been advertised in local newspapers. Declan, 44, enjoyed a relaxing walk on Sunday after revealing this week that he spli… Dec pens in the book, Once Upon a Tyne: “There was a real chance we were never going to work together again. We think so, and so do a growing number of celebrity fans – including Stephanie Davies from Hollyoaks, JB from JLS, Danny McFly, Jordan Banjo from Diversity, actress Lacey Turner and TV presenter Declan Donnelly. [4] Although he eventually moved towards a career in television, he originally considered becoming a Catholic priest but changed his mind upon seeing the students from the all-girls Sacred Heart Catholic High School.[5]. He had an estimated net worth of around £64 million in 2018. What’s best for us?’, “And now suddenly, we had to think about ourselves as individuals. What’s best for me?’. Although he was raised in an estate close to Donnelly, McPartlin had never met him until their involvement in the children's drama. Talking on The One Show tonight, Dec said: "It was an incredibly difficult time and for me I just wanted to fulfil our obligations, I wanted to do the TV shows and keep them going and when the time was right I knew we would sit down together and decide what the future would hold for us both. That felt like an alien mindset to adopt and it was very frightening.”, Police called to Meghan and Harry's £11million US mansion 9 times in 9 months, Mum of boy, 19, found dead in forest says 'my heart's been ripped apart', Nigerian variant ‘even deadlier than SA strain’ sparks fears after cases rise, Dad fighting for life after teen bullies battered him for standing up for son, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. They also support the Text Santa appeal. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Afficher les profils des personnes qui s’appellent Declan Donnelly. Discussing the Ant v Dec charity singles. View our online Press Pack. DECLAN Donnelly's mum has revealed her heartache after she became aware of his best mate Ant McPartlin's depression and the addiction to prescription drugs which nearly killed him. Dec said he told I'm A Celeb bosses there was "no way" he would host the show with another man when Ant was ruled out of the 2018 series following the crash. and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (since 2002), and Britain's Got Talent (since 2007). Declan Joseph Oliver "Dec" Donnelly OBE (born 25 September 1975) is a British television presenter, television producer, singer, comedian and actor. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Les cousins américains perdus depuis longtemps de Declan Donnelly ont exprimé leur « chagrin », suggérant qu’ils « ne voulaient rien avoir à voir avec [him]’après avoir rencontré sur une émission de télévision ADN. Declan Donnelly has a net worth of $40 million dollars. Declan Donnelly is also best mates with his best pal and longtime friend Anthony Mcpartlin who he met on children's show Biker Grove Declan Donnellan est un metteur en scène de théâtre, réalisateur et auteur né en Angleterre de parents irlandais le 4 août 1953.. Il forme avec Nick Ormerod la compagnie Cheek by Jowl (Joue contre joue) en 1981. Join Facebook to connect with Declann Donnelly and others you may know. Declan Donnelly was born on September 25, 1975 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England as Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly. Find the perfect Declan Donnelly stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Explore releases from Declan Donnelly at Discogs. Declan Donnelly has revealed that Holly Willoughby was his first choice to cover for Ant as his co-host on I'm A Celebrity. “Since 1990 we’ve made every decision together for the sake of Ant and Dec. Every discussion we’ve ever had has been ‘what are we going to do? Declan Donnelly is an English TV presenter, producer, and actor, mostly known as working alongside Anthony McPartlin in presenting the comedy show duo Ant and Dec and Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. They have one child. Not knowing if Ant and Dec would continue was very scary for us both. [3], Donnelly's education took place first at St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, and later at the all-boys St Cuthbert's High School, with him receiving 8 GCSEs. [3], Donnelly dated actress Clare Buckfield for ten years between 1993 and 2003, and television presenter Georgie Thompson from January 2009 until April 2011. The following listed below are the television awards that Donnelly has been nominated for or awarded with, primarily while working alongside Anthony McPartlin as Ant & Dec: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, When Ant and Dec Met The Prince: 40 Years of The Prince's Trust, "BGT's Declan Donnelly gets mum on the phone to savour Irish music in Belfast's Duke of York pub", THE IoS PROFILE: Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly; Likely lad, "Declan Donnelly: TV presenter and brother of a Catholic priest", "Dec's wedding: Best man Ant McPartlin pays tribute to 'amazing' bride after 'emotional' ceremony", "Declan Donnelly dating Sky Sports presenter Georgie Thompson", "Dec and Georgie Thompson announce split", "Declan Donnelly marries agent Ali Astall in Newcastle", "Declan Donnelly and wife Ali Astall welcome baby girl", "Declan Donnelly discovers he's related to wrestling icon Dixie Carter", "Cathedral Life — Clergy and Staff: Father Dermott Donnelly", "Kings of Saturday night TV scoop £30m jackpot", "h2g2 – Ant and Dec – British Television Presenters", "British Comedy Awards 2006: The Winners – TV News", Television – News – British Comedy Awards 2006: The Winners, "Ant and Dec smash Guinness World Record with 18th NTAs win | London Evening Standard", "National TV Awards 2006: Full winners list – TV News", "National Television Awards: The Winners – TV News", BAFTA TV Award for Best Entertainment Performance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Declan_Donnelly&oldid=1015638117, English people of Northern Ireland descent, Best Entertainment Performance BAFTA Award (television) winners, Officers of the Order of the British Empire, Articles with dead external links from October 2013, Pages containing London Gazette template with parameter supp set to y, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Brit Award Nomination – Best Song: "Let's Get Ready to Rhumble", Brit Award Nomination – British Breakthrough, Loaded Carling Good Work Fellas Awards: Best Double Act, British Comedy Awards: The People's Choice (, Broadcast Awards: Best Children's Programme (, British Comedy Awards: Best Comedy Entertainment Personality, British Comedy Awards: Best Comedy Entertainment Programme, TV Quick & TV Choice Awards: Best Entertainment Show (, TV Quick & TV Choice Awards:Outstanding Contribution Award, British Academy Television Awards: Entertainment Programme (Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway), British Academy Television Awards: Live Event (The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration), British Academy Television Awards: Entertainment Programme (, British Academy Television Awards: Reality And Constructed Factual Programme (, This page was last edited on 2 April 2021, at 16:39. 25 Facts About Declan Donnelly. ‘What do I want to do? 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