DOG DAYS ARE OVER

Ant McPartlin left devastated after death of his chocolate Labrador

THE chocolate lab, a regular behind the scenes at Britain's Got Talent, had to be put down earlier this week on the advice of vets.

Key Points

  • Hurley was euthanized after an untreatable illness, aged 12.
  • The Labrador featured in a bitter custody battle between Ant and ex-wife Lisa Armstrong.
  • Ant praised Hurley’s unwavering companionship, calling him loyal and always pleased to see him.
By PQ Staff
PublishedFebruary 15, 2026 10:37 AM
UpdatedFebruary 15, 2026 10:37 AM
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ANT McPartlin’s dog Hurley — the pet pooch he shared with ex-wife Lisa Armstrong — has died.

The chocolate Labrador, who was at the centre of a bitter custody battle between the two exes, had to be put down on Wednesday after the vet said he was too ill to recover from his illness.

He was 12.

Ant has said of Hurley: “There’s a loyalty and a love and a companionship with Hurley that you can’t describe.

“He never tells me off and is always pleased to see me.

“She said to me, ‘It’s the dog from the papers!’ Hurley’s a celebrity.”

BGT star Ant and Lisa – a makeup artist on Strictly – adopted Hurley back in 2013 after struggling to have children together.

RIP, Hurley.

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