Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly celebrated Newcastle United’s historic top four finish in the Premier League on Monday after their draw against Leicester City.
The presenting duo enjoyed a double date with their wives Anne-Marie Corbett and Ali Astall respectively at the match at St James’ Park, after shocking fans last week by announcing they were quitting Saturday Night Takeaway.
After Newcastle’s game ended in a 0-0 draw, earning the vital point they needed to secure a Champions League spot, the pair took to Instagram to celebrate.
They posted an elated photo from the ground, captioning the post, “Hey ho, let’s go!” #nufc.’
During the match, Ant and Dec were both chatting to their respective wives while sitting in the stands.
Out and about: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly enjoyed a low-key double date with their wives on Monday night during Newcastle United’s final home game of the season
Show army! The presenting duo enjoyed a double date with their wives Anne-Marie Corbett and Ali Astall respectively during the match at St James’ Park
We did it! After Newcastle’s game ended in a 0-0 draw, earning the vital point they needed to secure a Champions League spot, the pair took to Instagram to celebrate
Last week, the pair stunned fans by announcing that they would put Saturday Night Takeaway back on hiatus after its 20th series next year.
But while the pair are still committed to I’m A Celebrity and other shows, MailOnline has also revealed that ITV is holding crisis talks after they quit Saturday Night Takeaway.
Insiders at ITV say the bosses fear they have failed to produce a new generation of stars as viewers grow weary of their ‘Fab Four’ – Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and Ant and Dec.
The Geordies’ shock decision to pause their long-running series comes after disappointing ratings for the final season – and while the feud between Holly and Phil sees This Morning viewers winding down.
Sources have told MailOnline that there is no real succession plan should the popularity of the ‘Fab Four’ begin to decline significantly, with insiders saying the broadcaster should have prepared for this ’15 years ago’.
Meanwhile, fans of Ant and Dec believe they’ve discovered the real reason why the pair walked away from their long-running entertainment show.
The hosts confirmed the surprising news in an Instagram video, stating that the multiple BAFTA-winning show will take a hiatus after 2024.
But fans think the timing of their exit announcement coincides perfectly with the highly publicized off-screen feud between ITV pals Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, with much speculation over whether the presenters will remain at the helm of This Morning.
Relaxed: During the game, Ant and Dec were both chatting with their respective wives while sitting in the stands
It is over! Last week, the pair stunned fans by announcing that they would be putting Saturday Night Takeaway back on hiatus after its 20th series next year
Drama! But while the pair are still committed to I’m A Celebrity and other shows, MailOnline has also revealed that ITV is holding crisis talks after they quit Saturday Night Takeaway
Time for a break! The hosts confirmed the surprising news in an Instagram video, stating that the multiple BAFTA-winning show will take a hiatus after 2024.
Another run! Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, produced by Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) and Miter Studios, will return for its 20th series next year
Good grades! The most recent series launched in February with ITV1’s biggest overnight audience of the year, at 6.4 million viewers
Taking into account the comments of Ant and Dec’s social media bombshell announcement, some fans shared their theory that the Geordie duo are preparing to take over as hosts of This Morning.
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, produced by Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) and Miter Studios, will return for its 20th series next year.
The series has spawned numerous iconic segments, including Win the Ads, Undercover, Get Out Of Me Ear, The End of Show Show, and the Happiest Minute of the Week.
The most recent series launched in February with ITV1’s largest nightly audience of the year, at 6.4 million viewers, and the largest entertainment audience across any channel.
The combination of live, high energy and feel good fun has led to the format winning multiple BAFTA and National Television Awards since its launch in 2002.
Kevin Lygo, ITV Managing Director, Media and Entertainment, said: ‘When you think of Saturday night television, you think of Saturday Night Takeaway.
“Over 20 series, the show has become a cultural phenomenon, and while we eagerly await what Ant & Dec have in store for the 2024 series, we fully understand their desire to take a break, take stock and after thinking about what the next incarnation will be. of the show could look like.’