Declan Donnelly is pictured for the first time since Covid forced him to miss the NTAs as he enjoys a family morning at the park
Declan Donnelly has been pictured for the first time since revealing he caught Covid and was forced to miss the National Television Awards on Thursday night.
Keeping a low profile, the TV presenter spent his Sunday morning at the park with his wife Ali and their two children.
He was pictured holding take-out coffee cups and pushing his daughter Isla on his trike.
Recovered: Declan Donnelly has been pictured for the first time since revealing he caught Covid and was forced to miss the National Television Awards on Thursday night
Cutting a relaxed figure, Dec wore a black Saint Laurent hoodie and a black Prada quilted vest to keep him warm on the chilly October morning.
He was at times focused on his phone and looked serious as he returned to the work area after sick leave.
Dec and his wife Ali Alstall welcomed another member to their family with the birth of their baby boy Jack Anthony Alphonsus in July.
Work mode: He was sometimes focused on his phone and looked serious when he returned to the work area after sick leave
The newborn’s name is partly a tribute to Dec’s longtime partner Ant McPartlin and his Northern Irish father, Alphonsus Donnelly, who died in 2011 after battling cancer.
News of the birth came after the TV personality, 46, mourned the loss of her Roman Catholic priest brother Dermott following his unexpected death at the age of 55 on July 8.
Earlier this week, Dec and his TV partner in crime Ant McPartlin confirmed they had tested positive for Covid-19 after being forced to pull out of the National Television Awards and Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician.
Designer: Cutting a relaxed figure, Dec wore a black Saint Laurent hoodie and a black Prada quilted cardigan to keep him warm on the chilly October morning.
The TV duo took to Instagram to share a photo of their lateral flow test results, showing they were both positive.
The couple, who have won Best Presenter at the NTAs for 20 consecutive years, confirmed the MailOnline exclusive, telling their subscribers: ‘Unfortunately it’s true’.
Alongside the snap they posted on social media, they wrote, “Unfortunately it’s true…we even get sick together!”
“After feeling unwell a few days ago, we both tested and tested positive for Covid. We are resting at home and are very sorry that we cannot be at @officialntas.
They then sent a message to their fellow nominees: “Good luck everyone and speedy recovery to everyone else in the same boat x”
Ant and Dec suffered from flu-like symptoms and were “bedridden” with the contagious infection.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Ant and Dec are gutted’. They love NTAs, it’s the best night on TV and for them it’s something they always look forward to.
Mum duties: Dec’s wife Ali Alstall held their July-born son Jack Anthony Alphonsus
Coffee run: He wore a pair of black tracksuit bottoms and comfortable gray and white trainers
“They are both feeling terrible, but they will be watching the show from their beds and hope to be well and working again soon.”
A spokesperson for Ant and Dec told MailOnline: ‘After both feeling unwell, Ant and Dec tested Covid and unfortunately both tested positive.
“The duo will postpone work commitments while they recover.”
Their absence from the star-studded NTAs didn’t go unnoticed by viewers, who had voted for Ant and Dec to win the best presenter award for more than two decades.
And they won again on Thursday, beating fan favorite Alison Hammond, who was up for the same gong.
Oh my goodness: The TV duo took to Instagram to share a photo of their lateral flow test results, showing they were both positive
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