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Remember the adorable mini-mes, Little Ant and Dec, from Saturday Night Takeaway? The cheeky Geordie duo were one of the most loved features of the hit ITV series. Now, as the show prepares for its final return later this month, ITV is bringing back the hilarious characters.

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.

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Ant and Dec on Saturday Night Takeaway.However, they look dramatically different these days - 18 years after they first walked onto the show.James Pallister and Dylan McKenna-Redshaw first appeared on the show back in 2003, and it's fair to say they had an action-packed time.That's because they interviewed huge stars, from the likes of David and Victoria Beckham to former Prime Minister Tony Blair.The show is hosted by I'm A Celebrity presenters Ant and Dec, but it was decided that they would recruit mini versions of themselves, and the youngsters were always up to no good.The lovable pair worked on the show for five years, and were last seen on the programme in 2006.A new Little Ant and Dec - Neil Overend and Haydn Reid - were brought in to replace the pair on Saturday Night Takeaway's 2010 incarnation, and stayed for four series.Now, James and Dylan are all grown up, and they look completely different to how they did back then.Both lads have seemingly left the limelight behind as James now works as a vehicle technician for BMW and Dylan is a nutrition business owner. Both are living in Newcastle.When they reunited with Ant and Dec last year, the presenters couldn't believe how much the boys had grown up.Reminiscing on their reunion, Dylan said: "It’s always good to see Ant and Dec again.

Another fan penned: "I think everyone is missing Little Ant & Dec right now." A third chimed: "I still love the show but miss some of the older features like super computer ant vs Dec and little ant and Dec."While another viewer questioned: "These kids make me wonder where little Ant & Dec are now? Must be about 25."Little Ant and Dec were the comical replacement of Ant and Dec and interviewed big celebrity names because Ant and Dec "couldn't be bothered."James Pallister and Dylan McKenna-Redshaw first took part on the Saturday evening show in 2003 and ran rings around anyone they met.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

surprise wedding live on telly and Jeremy Clarkson pranked as the latest victim of the Undercover sketch. Whilst some of the favourite features of the show are alive and well, long time fans will know there is one bit that is missing - in the form of Little Ant & Dec. READ MORE: Ant and Dec surprise mum-to-be with surprise wedding live on tellyThey were one of the highlights of the show, and got many laughs each week by putting big name celebrity guests in the hot seat with uncomfortable questions, like the current prime minister Boris Johnson, former prime minister Tony Blair Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, Katie Price, Victoria Beckham and Ewan McGregor.

SATURDAY Night Takeaway is returning tomorrow night - but without some of its most popular stars. For years Little Ant and Dec, tiny Geordie sidekicks played by two cheeky kids, appeared in a feature where they interviewed Britain's biggest names.

Ant and Dec first appeared on Saturday Night Takeaway 13 years ago and the stars are now well into their twenties. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly welcomed the double act, made up of James Pallister and Dylan McKenna-Redshaw, who interviewed big name celebrities for the popular Saturday night show when they started back in 2003.

LITTLE Ant and Dec are now all grown up - 13 years after first appearing on Saturday Night Takeaway. James Pallister and Dylan McKenna-Redshaw played host Ant and Dec's cheeky younger counterparts and appeared in a feature where they interviewed Britain's biggest names.

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SATURDAY Night Takeaway returned last night - but without some of its most popular stars. For years Little Ant and Dec, tiny Geordie sidekicks played by two cheeky kids, appeared in a feature where they interviewed Britain's biggest names.

Ant and Dec on Saturday Night Takeaway, but whatever happened to Little Ant and Dec?Miniature versions of the Geordie duo were catapulted on to the show to make the nation laugh back in 2003, but many have often wondered where the pair are now.Many people even thought the little double act could actually be the next big thing but that wasn't quite the case.Original duo James Pallister and Dylan McKenna-Redshaw first made it on to our screens in 2003 with the hilarious mini-me boys causing fun chaos in the studio.The boys had the nation in stitches of laughter with their innocent interviews with celebrities, powerful politicians and famous models.Will Smith wasn't best pleased with them for jokingly making him wait over an hour while they