Declan Donnelly says 'I nearly got arrested' after what happened in M&S

NewsShowbiz NewsMarks & SpencerDeclan Donnelly issued an apology to M&S11:43, 04 Sep 2026Declan Donnelly "nearly got arrested" after he accidentally shoplifted from M&S. The TV star spoke about the experience on his podcast alongside Ant McPartlin. Fans were in stitches as Dec recalled what happened when he left the shop without paying.‌The 50-year-old television personality has been a familiar face on our screens for many years, fronting several key entertainment shows including Britain's Got Talent and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.‌Away from the screen, Dec is married to his long term partner Ali Astall. The couple tied the knot in 2015. They recently enjoyed a trip to Cornwall to mark the end of a glorious summer in the UK.‌Returning to work and speaking on his podcast, Dec said: