PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Armstrong enjoys a glass of wine and a cigarette with her BBC buddies in Manchester... as husband Ant McPartlin makes I'm A Celebrity comeback in Australia following addiction battle

Published: 09:05 GMT, 21 November 2017 | Updated: 15:32 GMT, 21 November 2017

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She's focusing on her work as a Strictly make-up artist as her husband Ant McPartlin makes a welcome return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in Australia.

And Lisa Armstrong was having a quiet night out her BBC buddies on Monday night, enjoying a glass of wine as she chatted outside the office building in Manchester.

The star was casually clad in a pair of black jeans and a navy top with sporty stripe detailing running around the hemline.

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Quiet drink: Lisa Armstrong was having a night out with friends on Monday night, enjoying a glass of wine as she chatted outside an office building in Manchester

Bouncing back: Her husband Ant McPartlin makes a welcome return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in Australia, joining forces with best mate Declan Donnelly

Lisa wrapped up in a shaggy faux fur gilet, keeping cosy against the chilly November weather.

As she puffed on a cigarette, Lisa's wedding ring was on full display, dispelling any rumours of a marriage split.

The star was also spotted sipping on a glass of white wine as she milled about outside the office.

Last week Lisa finally broke her silence on reports of marital woes with Ant following his battles with addiction.

Smoke break: Lisa was indulging in a cigarette outside the office building

Wrapping up: The brunette donned a black faux fur jacket, wrapping up against the chill

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She took to Twitter to hit back at the long-running reports that the duo have separated, as she penned on the microblogging site: 'I'm not estranged thank you', adding that she hadn't been to Australia for 10 years so it wasn't a surprise that she hadn't joined Ant in the jungle.

Viewers were delighted when Ant McPartlin made his much-anticipated return to TV screens on the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! launch on Sunday night.

And it has now been revealed that the TV presenter, 42 - who looked happy and healthy during the first episode alongside co-host Declan Donnelly in Australia- has lost 'up to a stone in weight' following his recent stint in rehab.

A source told The Mirror: 'The last couple of months have been about him getting back to the Ant people know and love, and he has been exercising the knee, eating more healthily and drinking a lot less.'

Snack: The Strictly make-up artist was also spotted drinking a can of fizzy pop

Pals: She was chatting to a female friend as she puffed on a cigarette

Speaking of the Ant - who checked into rehab in June to battle a two year battle to painkillers after a devastating knee injury and fertility issues - a source admitted: 'He put on some weight and looked tired and had bags under his eyes.'

But with a visibly slimmed down Ant appearing on ITV screens on Sunday night, it was divulged: 'The results of all that, and work in the gym, are there for all to see now. He has lost up to a stone in weight and looks better than he has for years.

It was also revealed that other than the grisly series ahead, it was his 'new look and physique' which was the 'talk of the crew over the weekend.'

Speaking out: Last week Lisa finally broke her silence on reports of marital woes with Ant following his battles with addiction

Tweet: She took to Twitter to hit back at the long-running reports that the duo have separated, as she penned on the microblogging site: 'I'm not estranged, thank you'

Low-key: Lisa pulled her look together with a pair of glitter embellished trainers

And for Ant, his recent stint in rehab was addressed as Dec opened the show by playfully joking he was planning to replace Ant with Holly Willoughby - quipping: 'No one was sure if you would make it or not!'

Beaming widely for cameras and walking to their famous perch in the jungle for the first time this series, Ant proved he was back to his best - after a summer battling drink and drug addictions.

In the duo's usual witty style however, Dec immediately opened the show by joking about his friend's much-anticipated return.

False rumours: Sources had claimed that Ant was 're-evaluating' his marriage after moving out to a location, just a few streets away from his £6million mansion where Lisa

An insider told The Sun: 'They are effectively leading separate lives.' Speculation over the pair's marriage has intensified of late compounded by the fact that while Ant continues to wear his wedding ring, Lisa has been pictured without hers in recent weeks'

Claims: Sources claimed Ant is currently 're-evaluating everything' while taking some time away from Lisa, adding to the publication: '[Ant] said he needs space and everyone respects that'

He said to viewers: 'I'm here with the gorgeous Holly Willoughby...' before adding in mock horror: 'Wait, no! Guys that's the wrong script! You've put the wrong script in!'

Turning to Ant, who was stood in mock outrage, Dec continued the joke by stating, in reference to his pal's rehab stint: 'No one was sure if you would make it or not!'

Confirming to fans he was better than ever however, the famous Geordie assured: 'I was always going to make it, come on.'

He then added excitedly: 'I'm back my friend!', before the pair sweetly hugged, to the applause of the production crew.

Allegations: ' They have claimed that Ant's stay in Australia will act as a 'make or break' few weeks for himself and his wife, as they will use the time apart to 'decide how they feel about each other'

Casual drink: Lisa was sipping on a white wine as she chatted outside the venue

Thrilled: Viewers were delighted when Ant McPartlin made his much-anticipated return to TV screens on the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! launch on Sunday night

Back on track: It has now been revealed that the TV presenter, 42 - who looked happy and healthy during the first episode alongside co-host Declan Donnelly in Australia- has lost 'up to a stone in weight' following his recent stint in rehab

The sweet moment went down a storm with fans - who immediately took to Twitter to compliment Ant on his healthy appearance.

Later on, the pair joked about his summer once again, with Dec probing his co-host: 'Where were you all summer anyway? What were you doing?'

Breaking out into giggles and awkwardly sipping into his tea, Ant simply laughed in response: 'I was just dead busy!'

The launch marked Ant's much-anticipated return to TV screens, following his stint in rehab over the summer.

Out and about: Lisa was carrying her belongings in a clear shoulder bag