Ant Anstead

Ant Anstead is a British television presenter, motor specialist and author. Born in Plymouth, England, Anstead attended Richard Hale School before briefly studying at college. He later joined the Hertfordshire Constabulary as a police constable, serving in the Tactical Firearms Unit. During his time on the force, he received two commendations for acts of bravery before leaving to pursue a career building and restoring cars.

Anstead founded his own car-building company, constructing vehicles and restoring classic models. His expertise led to television opportunities, beginning with the British series For the Love of Cars in 2014. In 2017, he joined Wheeler Dealers, replacing Edd China as cohost until 2020. Beyond hosting, Anstead has authored books on cars, including Cops and Robbers: The Story of the British Police Car (2018). He has continued to pursue automotive-focused projects, solidifying his reputation as a skilled craftsman and onscreen personality.

Anstead was wed to Louise Anstead from 2005 to 2017. The former couple share two children: Amelie (born in 2003) and Archie (born in 2006). He later married Christina Haack in 2018, and they welcomed son Hudson in 2019 before separating in 2020 and finalizing their divorce the following year. Anstead has since been linked to actress Renée Zellweger, with the pair going public in 2021.