Ant Anstead Says Son 'Inspires Me Every Day' In Sweet 17th Birthday Tribute

As far as doting fathers go, many would agree that Ant Anstead is somewhere at the top of that list!

A father doesn't always need a reason to celebrate their child, but the TV presenter got a good enough one on Sunday, August 27. The doting father-of-three posted about the 17th Birthday of his son Archie, whom he shares with his first wife, Louise Storey. 

The 44-year-old often posts about milestones for his three children, so it was a no-brainer for him to show major love to his teenage son. He took to Instagram to share pictures of him and the birthday boy at different ages, plus when he was a toddler.

In one of these shots, Archie posed in a car that looked a little damaged. He sat in the driver's seat and grinned at the camera. Archie sported Nike sweatpants with a sweater while his hair was spiked up. 

The father-son duo were cozied up in a separate shot. The "For The Love of Cars" co-host wore a blue polo shirt while his son donned the orange version. Anstead smiled sheepishly and focused on the capturing device as Archie rested on his shoulders.

The motor specialist accompanied the pictures with a caption that reflected his pride and love for his son. In his words, "17 TODAY!!!! Happy Birthday to my incredible son @archoanstead I'm so proud watching you thrive into the young man you have become! This is a huge year of A levels and finally[,] time to drive!!!" 

"I love you, me dooood! You inspire me every day! It's crazy to think, where did those 17 years go? In a blink! One lucky daddo!❤️ ❤️ 🥰," he added. A few of Anstead's followers flooded the comments with "Happy Birthday" remarks. Most of them also noted that Archie and his little brother Hudson— son with ex-wife Christina Hall— looked alike.

This tribute complements his previous heartwarming post for Archie's latest academic accomplishment. Likewise, the "Radford Reborn" host visited his page with a cute picture of him and Archie.

The then 16-year-old wore a gray shirt designed with a teddy bear kicking a ball, while the doting father sported a black shirt and looked adorably at his baby boy. Across the image, the star revealed his son got his GCSE results. 

He expressed his pride in Archie: "All A's and one C! I am utterly beaming with pride at his hard work and persistence! And I am so excited for him to start his A-Levels! Way to go, Archo 😊."

Another familiar face on the designer's social media is his girlfriend, Renee Zellweger, a renowned actress. The duo met for the first time in June 2021 as he filmed his show "Celebrity IOU Joyride." 

In July, The Blast noted that he shared sweet photos of his older kids alongside his radiant partner. The first snapshot from the series of photos showcased a picture-perfect family as they confidently strutted their stuff in lovely outfits. 

Archie and Anstead sported classic black tuxedos while Amelie stunned in a strapless black gown. As for Zellweger, she effortlessly stole the spotlight in a shimmering gold gown that perfectly matched her metallic gold pumps.

The "Bridget Jones" star could not resist showing affection as she sweetly posed beside her beau, gently placing her hand on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around her waist in kind. 

The photo also captured the sibling bond, with Archie placing his arm on his sister's back as she laughed joyfully. The second slide showed the group on a dance floor, and at that point, Anstead was without his tuxedo jacket.

He captioned the carousel of photos, "@fosgoodwood How it started How it ended 😂 x @landrover @radfordmotors." Admirers expressed joy in seeing the blended family together in the comments.

One fan exclaimed, "U and Renee make such a beautiful couple!" Another stated, "You all look happy to be together. It is nice to see a down to earth picture of all of you."

A third pointed out that the "Jerry Maguire" star looked "so beautiful, the best I've ever seen." In agreement, a fourth penned, "Renée looks so happy, you all look so happy! Love this love story."