Geordie TV star Ant McPartlin has been hailed a 'hero' for saving four puppies during a dog walk, according to reports.
The Britain’s Got Talent host came to the rescue when a dog walker collapsed in Richmond Park, south west London. As the pets all ran off in different directions last Saturday, the 47-year-old is said to have chased them down and grabbed their leads, keeping them safe from oncoming cars.
Luckily the dog walker appeared to be OK and Ant was able to return the puppies to her care, while checking she was alright, reports The Mirror. The incident is thought to have happened as Ant and wife Anne-Marie Corbett walked their own pet pooches.
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An onlooker told The Sun: "The moment the woman collapsed, the dogs all ran off in different directions. Ant immediately sprang into action to round them all up.
“He was a real hero as they could have easily run into oncoming cars. He returned them to the woman, checked she was OK and helped her to her feet like a true gent.”
They added Ant continued to chat to the woman for a few minutes before continuing his walk through the park.
Ant and Dec are currently on our TV screens presenting Britain's Got Talent. Millions tuned in to see the long-running programme make its return to screens last week and the auditions continued this weekend.
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