Lisa Armstrong lands job on TOWIE after being 'axed' from Britain's Got Talent

She was divorced from Ant McPartlin last year

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 6th Mar 2019
Last updated 6th Mar 2019

Lisa Armstrong has reportedly landed a brand new job on ITVBe show, The Only Way Is Essex. The makeup artist and ex-wife of TV presenter Ant McPartlin was reportedly 'axed' from her job on Britain's Got Talent last year after sources revealed it was "untenable" for her to continue working on the show once Ant had returned following his year-long break from the limelight.

However, the 42-year-old - who also has a job as head makeup artist on Strictly Come Dancing - has now apparently won a role on TOWIE, and has worked with stars like Gemma Collins and Chloe Sims.

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According to the Mirror, a source has revealed that Lisa was a bit hit amongst TOWIE cast and crew, and they'd be looking to hire her in the future.

They said, "As well as her regular stint doing make up on Strictly, TOWIE is another opportunity which Lisa grasped with both hands. Everyone was delighted with how it went and they will be using her again lots."

A TOWIE spokesperson also confirmed this to the publication, saying, "Lisa and her team supplied hair and makeup... and did a fantastic job."

Last December, Lisa was reportedly let go from her role as a makeup artist on BGT when a source told the Mirror that it was so Ant's return to work would go "smoothly with no unnecessary distractions."

The source added, "Although everyone is very fond of Lisa, it was clearly untenable to carry on working together. Ant and Dec are two of the most senior people on the show, sometimes these tough decisions have to be made."

This comes after the news that Ant McPartlin could be about to propose to his new girlfriend, Anne-Marie Corbett, who previously worked as a PA for Ant and Lisa. A source close to the couple has revealed to The Sun that friends are expecting an engagement announcement imminently.

The source said, "She has moved in with him very recently. It is obviously a big step for them... But they just want to be together and their home is really a love-nest. Their friends half-expect further news, like an engagement..."

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