Ant and Dec announce major career change after 20 years
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ant and Dec are leaving Saturday Night Takeaway after 20 series, it has been announced. On Thursday, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced that they would be departing the show and taking a “rest” following next year’s series. “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,” McPartlin told The Sun. Over 20 series the show has become a cultural phenomenon, and while we eagerly anticipate what Ant & Dec have up their sleeves for the 2024 series, we completely understand their desire to take a pause, take stock, and think about what the next incarnation of the show might look like.” Announcing the news on Instagram Thursday, the pair teased some “very special look-backs” in the new season as well as “very exciting new items”.
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