In a heart-wrenching chapter of their post-divorce relationship, Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have said their final goodbyes to their beloved Labrador, Hurley, following his passing last month. The former couple, who have endured a bitter £30 million divorce battle, reunited for the last time to make arrangements for their pet’s cremation, with the ashes to be split evenly between them.
A Final Goodbye to Hurley
Hurley, who had been part of Ant and Lisa’s life since 2013, passed away after reaching the age of 12-and-a-half. Both Ant and Lisa, devastated by the loss, made arrangements for his cremation, and sources confirm that they each decided to share his ashes 50/50. Ant has already collected his portion, and Lisa plans to do the same when she returns from her trip to Los Angeles.
An insider shared with The Daily Mail that the decision to divide Hurley’s ashes was one the exes felt was fair, allowing them both to hold their own personal memorials. The ashes will likely be placed in their respective gardens, allowing them both to continue paying their respects to the cherished dog.
The End of an Era
Hurley was the final connection between Ant and Lisa after their highly publicized split in 2018. Despite the acrimony of their divorce, the pair had been embroiled in a custody battle over their pet, eventually agreeing to share Hurley on a week-to-week basis. The exes even involved their respective family members in transporting Hurley back and forth due to their inability to see each other.
Now, with Hurley’s death, sources close to the couple say that this marks the end of an era, as the exes are unlikely to have any further contact. “Hurley was the only connection Lisa and Ant had, so his passing really is the end of an era,” said the insider. “It’s unlikely they’ll ever speak or see each other again.”
A Heartfelt Tribute
Ant, who had a deep emotional bond with Hurley, was particularly affected by the dog’s passing, as the pet played a key role in his recovery from addiction. Reflecting on the love and loyalty Hurley provided, Ant described the dog as a constant source of companionship during difficult times. “There’s a loyalty and a love and a companionship with Hurley that you can’t describe,” Ant said, adding that Hurley was always there for him, never judging or criticizing.
Lisa, too, paid tribute to Hurley, sharing heartfelt photos and a poignant poem in memory of him. Her emotional social media posts highlighted the joy Hurley brought to her life and the deep sense of loss she feels now that he is gone.
The Final Chapter for Hurley
As the exes continue to navigate their separate lives, Hurley’s passing signals the end of their shared history. Both Ant and Lisa have since moved on to new chapters in their personal lives, with Ant now married to Anne-Marie Corbett and the couple recently welcoming their first child, Wilder, in May 2024. Lisa, a makeup artist for Strictly Come Dancing, is also focused on her career and has no further ties to Ant.
In some ways, Hurley’s death has provided both of them with the clean break they needed to fully move on, a bittersweet end to a shared chapter in their lives.
