Original Little Ant and Dec now - 'six footers' with their own careers and successful business

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Over the years we've watched some of the most memorable moments during the hit TV show Saturday Night Takeaway with our favourite hosts, but who remembers their double acts Little Ant and Dec?

The Geordie mini-mes used to be one of the most popular features of the hit ITV show. Now, ITV has decided to bring the characters back as the show gears up to take a break after its upcoming 20th series, which will air in 2024.The channel is on the hunt for two “cheeky little chappies” who may fit the bill.They said: “The search has begun to find a brand new little Ant & Dec, we’re looking for two Geordie lads between 5-7 who are cheeky little chappies.” The original duo first appeared on the show on the second series in 2003, with James Pallister starring as Little Ant McPartlin and Dylan McKenna-Redshaw playing Little Dec Donnelly.

it’s safe to say Little Ant and Dec have since grown into bigger versions, with Dec saying that they’re now “two massive six-footers.” The pair, who started out on the show back in 2003 when they were just nine years old, are now well into their late 20s.The adorable pair would interview famous faces while on the show, even interviewing the then Prime Minister Tony Blair, Will Smith, Katie Price, David Beckham and Diana Ross.

James now reportedly works as a vehicle technician for BMW according to his Facebook page, while Dylan has started his own nutrition business, helping people with weight loss.