- Was the best man at Ant McPartlin's wedding.
- He almost became a priest like his brother Dermott.
- Along with Ant McPartlin, he won the "Lifetime Achievment Award" at the National Television Awards in 2002 at the age of 27.
- Has three brothers called Martin, Eamonn and Dermott.
- He became famous as a child actor from his role in Byker Grove (1989). Matthew Robinson, the producer, claimed that he was so impressed by the young Donnelly that he decided to cast him in the series within five minutes of his audition. Donnelly also released three music albums with co-star Anthony McPartlin, "Psyche", "Top Katz" and "The Cult of Ant & Dec".
- He and his co-star Ant received the Showbusiness Personalities Award at The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2002.
- With Anthony McPartlin, he interviewed King Charles III, Prince Harry and Prince William of Wales for The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live.
- Son of Anne and Alphonsus Donnelly.
- Married agent Ali Astall, having been in a relationship since May 2013 and engaged since November 2014, at St. Michael's RC Church, Newcastle. Best friend Anthony McPartlin served as best man whilst Donnelly's brother Father Dermott Donnelly conducted the service. Also in attendance were Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Dermot O'Leary, Vernon Kay, Tess Daly, Marvin Humes and Rochelle Humes.
- His relationship with Clare Buckfield ended after ten years. (2003)
- One half of the acting and television presenting duo 'Ant and Dec' alongside Anthony McPartlin. They were also formerly singers together under the names 'P.J. and Duncan'.
- Has three sisters called Patricia, Moira and Camelia.
- Was a student at St. Cuthbert's Catholic High School in Newcastle, other students have included Sting and the Pet Shop Boy's singer Neil Tennant.
- Has recently released a single with Ant McPartlin called "On The Ball", which is a National Anthem for the 2002 World Cup (June 2002)
- Anthony has won two British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) for two years running for Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 2014 & 2015 ("Best Entertainment Show" and "Entertainment Performance").
- BAFTA winner Best Entertainment Programme & Best Entertainment Performance for Saturday Night Takeaway - 2013 & 2014 (Series 10 & 11).
- Became a father for the first time at age 42 when his wife Ali Astall gave birth to their daughter Isla Elizabeth Anne Donnelly on September 1, 2018.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Broadcasting and Entertainment. He is a presenter in London, England.
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