Saturday Night Takeaway: Last News

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is set to return to TV screens this weekend for its final series. And while fans have been heartbroken at the news of the show's end, Ant McPartlin has shared that he's looking forward to spending more time with his family. In May 2023, Ant and Dec announced that they were taking a break from the popular prime-time TV show after the 20th series, which will air this year.

Jordan North is the new voice you'll hear on the Capital FM Breakfast Show after leaving BBC Radio 1. He's taking over from Roman Kemp, who recently emotionally announced he was quitting the role. Roman announced during his Capital show on Wednesday, 21 February: "You are going to absolutely love this Jordan.

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.

Saturday Night Takeaway fans were left 'gutted' after Ant and Dec confirmed the popular show would be returning for 'one last time.' The multi award-winning programme will be back on our screens for an extra special show this February.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is set to be back on our screens soon, with its return date officially confirmed.The iconic ITV show will be back on Saturday 24 February at 7pm, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 48, returning to host. They recently announced the news on their ITV show, Limitless Win, telling audiences: "We’ll see you very soon for the return of Saturday Night Takeaway!" The return of the show will mark its 20th - and final - series.

For over 30 years, Ant McPartlin has been delighting audiences alongside his best mate Declan Donnelly as one of the most iconic and beloved presenting duos in British TV history. The Geordie duo, known for their roles on Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens earlier this year for another nail biting edition of their Saturday gameshow Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win, just weeks after heading up another dose of jungle mischief in I'm A Celebrity...

Stephen Mulhern, one of the UK's most adored and respected TV presenters, has a lavish home life in London.The Deal or No Deal star started his career in children's entertainment programmes and gradually rose to become one of the country's top comedians. He made a big name for himself on shows like Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Catchphrase, becoming a household name and forming close friendships with some of the biggest names in showbiz.

Declan Donnelly, the host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been happily married since 2015 and is a proud dad to two lovely kids. He first appeared on our screens in the 1980s as part of Byker Grove's cast.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the nation's favourite presenting pair, have amassed a staggering fortune over their 30-year career in TV. The Geordie duo, known for their roles on Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens for this year's I'm A Celebrity...

Ant McPartlin is back on screens once again presenting hit ITV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. The 48 year old has become something of a national treasure thanks to his long-standing TV career alongside his good pal Declan Donnelly. Since appearing in BBC teen drama Byker Grove together in the 1990s, the pair have gone on to enjoy huge success as presenters - working on hit shows including SMTV Live, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent.

TV legend Stephen Mulhern has responded to rumours he’s set to host the next Dancing On Ice series alongside Holly Willoughby. The celebrity skating contest, launching its 16th series next year, is usually fronted by former This Morning hosts Holly and Phillip Schofield. After Phillip Schofield stepped down from ITV due to admitting to an ‘unwise but not illegal affair’ with a much younger colleague, speculation arose about who might take his place.

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.

Byker Grove is making a triumphant comeback 17 years after it last aired in 2006. Two of the beloved CBBC drama's stars, Ant and Dec, revealed in July that production is currently in its early stages – meaning fans should expect the revival some time in 2024.

After his rise to fame after the quarter finals on the 2005 series of The X Factor, fans of the show have been left wondering whatever happened to Chico. Famed for his number one hit It’s Chico Time, which knocked Madonna’s Sorry off the top spot, the cheeky chap left the spotlight behind when his singing career fizzled out.The 52-year-old, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, was just 34 when he shot to fame on the ITV talent show alongside other memorable blasts from the past including winner Shayne Ward.The Welsh-born entertainer, who brought up in Morocco until the age of 14, trained as an electrical engineer but fame came calling and he applied for the show which saw his life change overnight.

Ant and Dec have announced that they are taking a break from their popular prime time ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway after 20 series.The Geordie duo, comprising of Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 47, said that they wanted to "catch our breath" whilst putting the multi-Bafta-award-winning show on "pause". Ant said: "We love making Saturday Night Takeaway, but reaching the milestone of 20 series seemed like the perfect time to pause for a little while and catch our breath." Dec added: "We still have a momentous 20th series to look forward to first so we will do our best to go out (for now) with a bang in 2024!" The new series will go ahead in 2024, but after that, the longtime TV presenters will step away to focus on other projects.

Fans of Saturday Night Takeaway were left “cheated” after a new documentary offered them a look behind the scenes at how the show is made. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first aired in 2002 and has been beloved by the British public ever since.

Ant McPartlin found himself in an awkward position on this weekend's Saturday Night Takeaway, which was filmed live from Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, after he broke an important prop.The 47 year old was in the sunshine state alongside co-host Declan Donnelly and former The Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Sherzinger.The trio were playing Saturday Night At The Movies, but as Nicole helped a family win £1,000, the clapperboard with which Ant was supposed to be timing the game, broke. A shocked Ant said: "My [clapperboard] has broken! It just fell apart in the heat." Dec and Nicole burst out laughing as Ant added: "It's alright I can use [the top half] it's fine!" Fans of the show are gutted this series has come to an end, as they took to Twitter in their droves to praise it.

As the latest series of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway came to an end on Saturday evening, viewers were more than a little distracted by presenter Stephen Mulhern ’s appearance during one segment of the show. Geordie show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly swapped their usual UK studio for the balmy warmth of Florida, as they broadcast live from Universal Studios, Orlando - and had even brought along co-stars Stephen, Fleur East and Jordan North for the final show.

Viewers were stunned as they clocked former children's TV presenter Andi Peters during the Saturday Night Takeaway finale live from the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. As the camera cut to the Good Morning Britain and This Morning favourite at Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park, fans were distracted by his 'erupting biceps'.'

Saturday Night Takeaway star Stephen Mulhern has been celebrating his birthday with showbiz pals Ant and Dec in Florida.The TV star is currently across the Atlantic at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, filming Saturday Night Takeaway's highly-anticipated finale. During his trip abroad, he celebrated his 46th birthday on Tuesday, shocking fans with his age as they believed he was much younger than that. Writing on Twitter on Tuesday night, Stephen said: "Thanks so much for your birthday messages everyone! "I’m running around a theme park and wearing my gold jacket to celebrate! Sending lots of love x." Friends and fans soon commented on the tweet, wishing the presenter a happy birthday.

Saturday Night Takeaway fans were left “crying” with laugher on the latest instalment of the ITV show, as hosts Ant and Dec amped up the mischief to prank their showbiz pal Rylan. Ahead of this year’s Eurovision song contest, which Rylan has been confirmed to be presenting, the Geordie duo set up a fake video shoot ahead of the ceremony, where they asked Rylan to pronounce phrases in foreign languages and pose for what he thought was a legitimate video with a green screen.