Ant and Dec admit Limitless Win puts them under ‘huge pressure’ as they’re called upon to help contestants… after revealing they nearly left ITV ‘bankrupt’ with biggest prize ever

Ant and Dec have admitted their hearts sink when they are called upon to take part in the gameplay of their show Limitless Win, claiming it puts them under immense pressure.

The TV presenters, both 48, return next Saturday with a new series of their game show.

In Limitless Win, two contestants answer questions in exchange for lives before climbing a never-ending money ladder, giving them the chance to win the biggest jackpot on TV.

But Ant McPartlin and his co-host Declan Donnelly could be called upon to help the contenders with the Take Two with Ant and Dec lifeline, where two guesses are allowed, one by the team and the hosts, with the guess closer to the right answer lies. counted.

When asked how they fared with their answers while filming the new series, Dec said: “My heart still sinks every time the Take Two lifeline comes up.”

Ant (left) and his co-host Dec (right) can be called upon to help contenders with the Take Two with Ant and Dec lifeline, where two guesses are allowed, one by the team and hosts

Ant continued: 'We only have 30 seconds and it will take us 20 seconds to get around the desk because we only have small legs!'

Dec agreed: 'The pressure is enormous when you play for these competitors to get them further up the ladder and potentially win serious amounts of money.'

“But I'm proud that we did that without giving too much away,” Ant added. “We found a niche and helped a number of participants win a significant amount of money.”

Dec concluded: 'Luckily we have some very random knowledge up our sleeve.'

It comes after the pair claimed they almost left ITV 'bankrupt' after lucky contestants on their game show Limitless Win won £1million, the biggest prize in the show's history.

The presenters joked that there were 'a lot of accountants in the studio looking even grayer than usual' as a couple taking part in the new series climbed the Limitless Ladder to earn the seven-figure sum.

In Limitless Win, couples answer questions in exchange for lives before climbing a never-ending money ladder, giving them the chance to win the biggest jackpot on TV.

And I'm A Celeb hosts Ant and Dec say the show's third season sees contestants bring their A-game and win big, much to the excitement of the duo, who couldn't contain their excitement during filming.

When asked how they fared with their answers while filming the new series, Dec said: 'My heart still sinks every time the Take Two lifeline comes up'

Dec revealed the most shocking point of the series was Ant jumping on the desk and almost breaking it, a moment that landed the host in hot water with bosses.

When asked if they were closer to ITV going bankrupt, Ant replied: 'In a word… yes.

“More people have climbed the ladder than ever before and this series has the biggest win in the show's history. Can I say that?'

Dec added: “I think you just did that. There were a lot of accountants in the studio who looked even grayer than usual.”

Since the launch of Ant and Dec's game show in 2022, Limitless Win has seen contestants earn big money, with series one's Katherine and Will earning a life-changing £500,000 during their episode.

But in the upcoming series, a pair will double the current record, ending their performance by winning £1 million.

The excitement among the competitors and the live studio audience was shared by the hosts, with Ant admitting he got into trouble for jumping on the desks during one of the games.

Dec said: “Oh, absolutely, we get so carried away. We are so invested in every couple that plays the game. You can't help but get emotional for them during every game.”

Ant added: 'I actually jumped on the desk this series' before Dec interjected: 'You were warned about that weren't you… All will be revealed. But you almost broke the desk.”

It comes after the pair claimed they almost left ITV 'bankrupt' after lucky contestants on their game show Limitless Win won £1million, the biggest prize in the show's history.

The pair teased that the third episode of the Saturday night show will be better than ever as the contestants were 'better prepared', leading to big money wins.

Ant and Dec, who also present I'm A Celeb and Britain's Got Talent, return to Limitless Win for its third series in January

Ant and Dec, who also present I'm A Celeb and Britain's Got Talent, return to Limitless Win for the third series in January.

And like everything the TV duo touches, Limitless Win has proven popular with audiences. It ranks among the top 10 entertainment series across all channels and programs, with the second season attracting an average of 4 million viewers.

The pair tease that the third part of the Saturday night show will be better than ever as the contestants were 'better prepared', leading to big money wins.

Ant & Dec's Limitless Win returns to ITV1 and ITVX on January 6 at 8.30pm.