Ant McPartlin twins with Declan Donnelly as they join his wife Ali Astall outside hotel following meetings about the last series of Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall were photographed leaving the Hoxton hotel in Shepherd’s Bush on Wednesday.
The group had a long meeting over the latest series of Saturday Night Takeaway and Ant and Dec, both 47, were juggling in matching outfits.
The pair have previously confirmed that the show’s 20th series, which will air in late 2024, will be their last.
Ant was wearing a navy blue top and blazer with cream chinos and trainers for the outing as he emerged from the hotel with a colleague.
Dec was twinning with his old friend in light pants and a navy blue shirt as he walked down the street smiling.
Twinning! Ant McPartlin, (left), matched Declan Donnelly’s (right), fashion choices as they were pictured leaving the Hoxton hotel in Shepherd’s Bush on Wednesday
His love: Dec’s wife Ali, 44, whom he married in 2015, wore skinny jeans with a taupe cardigan and completed her look with classic loafers, (right)
Wow! Ant & Dec announced they have sensationally retired from Saturday Night Takeaway in May ahead of their 20th series, shocking their fans across the country (pictured in March 2023)
Ali, 44, whom Dec married in 2015, wore skinny jeans with a taupe cardigan and completed her look with classic loafers.
Ant and Dec will continue their exclusive working relationship with ITV, hosting hit shows including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Britain’s Got Talent and Limitless Win, all of which air on ITV1 and ITVX.
In May, Ant said, “We love making Saturday Night Takeaway, but hitting the 20-series mark seemed like the perfect time to take a break and catch our breath.”
Dec added, “We’ve still got a memorable 20th series to look forward to, so we’ll do our best to go out with a bang (for now) in 2024!”
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.
Out and about: Dec was twinning with his old friend in light pants and a navy blue shirt as he walked down the street smiling
So practical: Ant was carrying a backpack on his shoulder as his meeting drew to a close
Long Lasting Love: Ali looked very classy in her ensemble, she was married to Dec for eight years
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.’
In a video posted to Twitter on Thursday night, Ant said, “Hi everyone, we have news for you. Next year, in 2024, it will be our 20th Saturday Night Takeaway series and we have some very exciting new items.”
Happy as Larry: Dec seemed cheerful as he entered a waiting car
Something to say: Ali paused outside the hotel to talk to someone
Group outing: Ant had a colleague in tow as he left the posh establishment