Declan Donnelly has become known for his bachelor ways but it appears that he may have finally found the person he wants to settle down with.

The seemingly single half of television duo Ant & Dec is said to be dating his manager of 10 years, Ali Astall. (She also manages Ant McPartlin which could get messy if things were to fizzle out.)

 Dec (right) with his closest friend and colleague Ant.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “They’ve adored each other for years and people have often thought they were together – but it’s only recently they finally became an item.

“They kept it quiet for ages but are at last coming to terms with being a couple in public.”

He dated Georgie Thompson for two years. 

The insider added that it hasn’t come as a surprise for those closest to the pair: “They have told their families the news as they all know each other anyway. To be honest, it hasn’t come as much of a surprise to some because they’d always been close.”

Dec has been mainly single since he split from Sky presenter Georgie Thompson although he has been linked to Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts in recent months. His longest relationship was with Clare Buckfield whom he dated for 11 years.