Declan Donnelly 'devastated' over Ant McPartlin's return to rehab

Declan Donnelly looked downcast today as he was seen out for the first time since his best friend Ant McPartlin was arrested for drink-driving. Downcast; Declan Donnelly was pictured walking in west London today after he offered support to his troubled friend Ant McPartlin Brave face: Dec's on TV future is in doubt after Ant said he would be staying off screen indefinitely There is a huge question mark over the future of the famous TV double act after Ant announced he was going into rehab and would stay off TV indefinitely. Thoughtful: The star is said to be devastated about his best friend's arrest and return to rehab Together: Dec, 42, was seen out with his wife Ali Astall not far from their home this morning Focused; Dec looked pensive as he stepped out with his wife two days after Ant's arrest Duo: The pair looked deep in thought as they walked along with their dog En route: The pair looked solemn as they headed out for a walk with their pooch Sombre; Dec looked to be deep in thought as he walked along after his pal's arrest Outing: The pair strolled along in silence as they headed out for the day Chat: Ali spoke to Dec as the pair were spotted for the first time since Ant's arrest Lots to think about: The pair kept a low profile as they headed into the street TV favourites: The Sun reports the 42-year-old presenter, who has not spoken publicly on the arrest, is 'gutted' for his friend of 29 years, and worried for the future of the TV partnership The TV presenter, 42, is seen appearing dazed as he climbs out of his £26,000 John Cooper, which smashed into two other cars and injured a three-year-old girl Faheem Vanoo and Shilpa Dandekar say their experience has been 'a nightmare' and the family are 'shocked and dazed' The green Mini in which the girl who was injured was travelling Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is nominated in the best Entertainment Programme category, which it won last year. The star's mother, Christine Woodhall, left his house today as he prepares for rehab Christine, who reportedly suffered some bruises from the incident, put on a brave face as she walked her dogs She looked to be keeping herself busy given her tumultuous few days Christine was wrapped up warm in a red plaid scarf and bulky black jacket Ant's mother kept her head down as she walked her dogs She completed her low-key look with a pair of jeans and comfortable trainers Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield broke their silence on the issue on This Morning today The two This Morning presenters were criticised by fans on Twitter on Monday for not speaking of McPartlin's arrest, despite it being covered on ITV's other daily programmes including Good Morning Britain. Tough times: This comes amid claims that the TV duo's brand, honed over more than two decades, is under threat after the crash Ant and Dec at last year's Royal Television Society Awards.