Ant Anstead Shares What It is Like Having Relationship with Renee Zellweger ‘Microscopically Examined’

Ant Anstead could also be relationship the star of an iconic movie franchise, however he says his relationship with Renée Zellweger is surprisingly regular.

The British automotive professional and TV host, 45, weighed in on whether or not it was “bizarre” to be in a excessive profile romance with the Bridget Jones’s Diary star and Oscar winner, 55, throughout a go to to U.Ok. speak present Jeremy Vine on 5 this week.

Requested what it is wish to be a relationship that’s “so minutely gazed upon by complete strangers,” Ant shrugged it off.

“I do not give it any time,” the previous Wheeler Sellers host mentioned. “I imply, in the end, it’s microscopically examined, I am certain, however I do not actually take into consideration that. She’s so extremely regular and I usually neglect that she’s well-known.”

The couple started relationship after assembly on the set of his Discovery+ present Celeb IOU: Joyride in early June 2021.

“Thanks, Discovery, on your relationship providers,” Ant joked of their preliminary assembly.

Anstead, who was selling his newest present on the community, Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic, mentioned Zellweger wouldn’t be becoming a member of him on the brand new sequence as a consequence of conflicting schedules.

“Sadly, whereas I used to be filming by way of the summer time, she was additionally busy, so it did not work out,” he mentioned, referring to the making of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, which has been capturing in London.

Whereas Anstead mentioned he doesn’t but have plans to journey to the U.Ok. for the premiere of Zellweger’s movie, he’s an admirer of the enduring sequence.

“It is a responsibility of us Brits to be Bridget Jones followers,” he mentioned. “It isn’t by any mistake that the film makes its fourth film, you realize. Nice motion pictures return and it is an important film.” Whereas filming their Joyride episode, Anstead revealed he really did not understand Zellweger wasn’t actually British till they met on set.

In August, a smitten Anstead shared his response to the film poster for the fourth Bridget Jones installment.

“Oh man… she’s so stunning….!” he wrote on his Instagram Tales. “That’s my Ren (fortunate boy),” he added, together with a heart-eye emoji. 

The much-anticipated film is scheduled to premiere on Valentine’s Day in 2025. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson additionally return, alongside new forged members Leo Woodall and Isla Fisher.

In April 2024, a supply instructed PEOPLE that Anstead can be briefly relocating again to his native England whereas Zellweger labored on the venture. 

“Ant goes over to the U.Ok. with Renée whereas she is filming [Bridget Jones’s Diary 4] later this 12 months,” the insider instructed PEOPLE on the time. “Ant is happy to spend time together with his older kiddos.”

Antsead shares daughter Amelie, 21, and son Archie, 18, together with his first spouse Louise Storey. They’re based mostly within the U.Ok., whereas Hudson, the 5-year-old son he shares together with his second spouse, HGTV star Christina Haack, lives in California. 

Zellweger and Anstead share a house collectively in Orange County that they moved into in spring 2023, a supply confirmed to PEOPLE on the time. 

Final month, Anstead included a nod to Zellweger in a birthday tribute to Hudson.

“Joyful birthday Hudzo! WOW what a privilege it’s been to witness you turn out to be a vibrant, sparkly, humorous, sensible, beneficiant, magnetic, proficient and sort little man,” Anstead started his caption on Sept. 6.

“NayNay and I really like you very a lot!” he added, seemingly utilizing Hudson’s nickname for Zellweger.

In September, Anstead additionally shared a photograph of a bouquet of white roses he seemingly acquired from Zellweger on his Instagram Tales.

The picture features a candy observe that reads, “Welcome dwelling, candy man!”  The actress appeared to signal the message “I really like you,” although the final phrase was lined by one of many blooms.

 “Women…Belief Me on This! Purchase Males Flowers!” Anstead captioned the put up.

Whereas he has a lot to rejoice for the time being, Anstead can be dealing with a troublesome time together with his supercar firm, Radford Motors, which is dealing with a number of lawsuits. The firm filed for chapter on Oct. 22 and is presently present process restructuring, PEOPLE confirmed on Tuesday.