From Byker Grove to Britain's Got Talent - Anthony McPartlin has now been a familiar face on TV for more than 30 years. A shared love of Newcastle FC led to his friendship and enduring partnership with best friend Declan Donnelly.
They have been inseparable in TV terms ever since. And they are the best of friends away from the cameras too - for years even living just three doors down from one another in Chiswick, London.
After recently waving goodbye - for now - to Saturday Night Takeaway, Ant and Dec are back on our TV screens for the 17th series of Britain's Got Talent.
As ever, the contestants are vying to make it to the grand finale and secure their spot at the Royal Variety Performance - and £250,000 cash prize.
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