Ant McPartlin shows off two new tattoos including tribute to wife Anne-Marie as he soaks up sun during Portugal holiday
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Ant McPartlin looks ink-redible as he emerges from the surf - and showcases two new tattoos
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Ant soaked up the sun in Portugal with wife, Anne-Marie, and pals
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Ant's wife Anne-Marie on the beach
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Close friend Jonathan Wilkes was among them as they larked around on the beach.
But a totally new addition appeared on his chest in an apparent nod to Anne-Marie's nickname, Amzie.
He already has a nearby tattoo of a heart with a circle and the letter 'A' inside in tribute.
The mystery second new tattoo was inked across his belly.
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A source said: 'He looked in great shape and was totally relaxed.
'But he's starting to get quite a collection of tattoos.
'Each one has a special meaning to him and pay tribute to what he treasures most in the world.'
He got a tattoo of a tree on his left shoulder which included branches with various names of his loved ones, including Amzie and their two maltipoo dogs.
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A black and white mosaic tattoo on his right forearm is a nod to Beatles frontman, John Lennon, and has the word 'imagine' at its heart.
Another shows an arrow, which is thought to represent moving in a positive forward direction.
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The host's mystery second new tattoo was inked across his belly
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