Ant McPartlin leaves Kingston police station without being charged over 'drink-drive' crash as Declan Donnelly confirms he will host final two Saturday Night Takeaway shows ALONE

Beleaguered television star Ant McPartlin was seen for the first time since his drink-driving arrest today as he was interviewed at a police station.

The 42-year-old, who friends say has been hit 'hard' by his impending £60million divorce from his wife of 11 years Lisa Armstrong, left his £1.6million rented property where he had been in lockdown since Sunday.

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He was interviewed under caution at Kingston Police Station in London and released under investigation. He has not yet been charged, the Met Police have confirmed.

His co-host Declan Donnelly was seen strolling through the capital with his wife Ali Astall today, after he said he was 'devastated' about his embattled friend's arrest and shunned the Royal Television Awards on Tuesday night.

But he took to Twitter and posted an emotionally-charged statement saying he 'never thought he'd be in this position' as he confirmed he would present the last two episodes of Saturday Night Takeaway alone on March 31.

Ant's appearance comes as it was revealed his £26,000 John Cooper black Mini was searched for drugs after he was involved in a crash with two other cars in Richmond, south west London, on Sunday.

While no substances were found, the presenter failed a breathalyser test at the scene of the crash and was subsequently arrested.