Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway hit with Ofcom complaints after hosts perform as drag queens

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Saturday Night Takeaway viewers who flooded the show with complaints after the Geordie duo performed in drag.In the first episode of the new series, Ant McPartlin was transformed into Lady Antoinette while Declan Donnelly took on the persona of Miss Donna Lee.The popular comedy duo joined the stage on Saturday with three former Drag Race winners in an epic End of the Show special organised by drag legend RuPaul Charles.As they strutted their stuff in their glamorous minidresses on the ITV show, the dynamic duo showed off their new moves as they took part in a choreographed special alongside The Vivienne, Krystal Versace and Lawrence Chaney.And while the large majority of fans loved the impressive performance, independent regulators Ofcom logged 59 complaints from viewers who had an issue with the scenes out of a total of 71 objections throughout the show.But the slew of complaints didn’t faze the northern lads, who addressed the controversy on Saturday night’s show.The show opened as Queen frontman Adam Lambert referenced their drag performance as he welcomed them on the show.He said: “But first, some people call him Lady Antoinette, that’s Ant McPartlin and this is Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.”Ant started the hosts’ intro and Dec added: “Yes, now I know you’re all thinking, ‘We’ve come to see Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee. Where are they? Who are these clowns? Get off’.

Ant and Dec proved they can do anything they set their minds to as they gave a fierce performance as their drag personas Lady Antionette and Miss Donna Lee on Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.The TV legends, both 46, slayed as they performed their new charity single We Werk Together alongside Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winners The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace for the End of the Show Show. Geordie presenters Ant and Dec were flooded with praise following the epic performance, after they were given makeovers by a Drag Race legend and Glow Up winner.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly wowed many of their viewers over the weekend as they returned with Saturday Night Takeaway.

Saturday Night Takeaway.According to the TV watchdog, 59 complaints related to a drag routine, which was performed by the two hosts on the night.Plus, eight complaints related to a prank made against Jeremy Clarkson.The hosts returned to TV screens on Saturday (February 19) and to mark the occasion the pair had a drag makeover. They starred on their show in drag alongside the three winners from RuPaul's Drag Race UK – The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly teamed up with the winners of Drag Race UK to perform their new charity song. The “angels of the north” transformed into their drag alter egos Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee for the End Of The Show Show on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. Drag Race UK winners The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace also appeared in the final performance, which was introduced by American drag queen RuPaul.

ANT and Dec looked completely unrecognisable tonight as they transformed into drag queens for an epic Saturday Night Takeaway performance. The Geordie duo became Angels of the North, Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee, for the End of the Show Show and they gave Ru Paul a run for his money.

Saturday Night Takeaway stars Ant and Dec have undergone their most dramatic transformation yet for the popular Saturday night show. The popular duo were unrecognisable as they were transformed into their drag queen personas; the stunning Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee.The transformation was made possible by Ru Paul's Drag Race star Raven and Glow Up winner Ellis Atlantis with hair by Curtis William. Raven was responsible for turning Ant, 46 into Lady Antoinette and shared a sped-up video of the transformation, as the TV presenter could be seen with a hair net on as he has intricate makeup applied to create the final, breathtaking look.

Ant and Dec left fans in a total frenzy on Saturday night after they made a comeback to screens in a Drag Race routine.The hosting duo, both 46, returned to host Saturday Night Takeaway and joined RuPaul's Drag Race UK winners The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace for an end of the show show. In their amazing outfits, Ant and Dec wowed fans with glittery ensembles and faces full of makeup.Taking to Twitter one person said: "this is so iconic of ant & dec," another added: "OMG Ant & Dec looked amazing!! Totally loves you guys as drag superstars amazing." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter A third person said: "Got to admit, Ant & Dec as drag queens, they looked absolutely AMAZING!!" And a fourth added: "Ant & Dec in drag was something I didn’t know I needed.They looked insane! #SaturdayNightTakeaway." Another chimed: "Ant & Dec in drag is everything!!!" and someone else shared: "Ant and Dec in drag, I am speechless." Saturday Night Takeaway viewers also coined it the "best end of the show show" ever.The popular presenters have since shared a closer look at their outfits on Instagram, in amazing snaps.

Saturday Night Takeaway returned tonight to mark the occasion Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly got into drag with the three winners from RuPaul's Drag Race UK – The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace. Looking completely fierce for the End Of The Show Show on the popular ITV programme, Ant and Dec donned high heels, wigs and stunning sparkly dresses as they frolicked on the stage with the professional drag queens.The Vivienne stepped out of a car and was then met by Lawrence and Krystal as they entered the studio together – moments before a huge surprise left fans in disbelief.

RuPaul will appear on 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' alongside 'Drag Race' stars. The ITV show's premiere on Saturday (19. 02.