Real reason why Ant and Dec ended ITV Saturday Night Takeaway as duo need 'space' from each other

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Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway aired its final episode tonight with fans left heartbroken as hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly bid emotional farewell to viewers after 20 years.Fans have been left in a state of sadness for almost a year, knowing that the current season would be its last after the Geordie duo broke the news to the world last year that they would conclude the show in 2024.The popular game-show has been a staple on ITV since 2002, producing over 130 episodes across an impressive 20 seasons but as the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end.Viewers have been tuning into the last season since February, participating in competitions, watching the live studio audience get involved in comedic game show sketches, and being moved to tears by the Happiest Minute Of The Week segment where the hosts reward a number of good Samaritans with extravagant prizes.

However, all the fun and prize-giving abruptly came to an end during the two-hour live final of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on April 13, the Mirror reports.Many are curious as to why the show has been cancelled and here we take a closer look into all the reasons Ant and Dec have given to explain the end of their beloved show..Ant and Dec left their fans gobsmacked in May when they announced that the 2024 season of Saturday Night Takeaway would be their last for a while.

The beloved presenting duo took to Instagram to break the news with a heartfelt video statement.Ant kicked off by saying, "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 chimed in with, "We still have a momentous 20th series to look forward to first