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Jessica Sansome

Ant and Dec thrill fans over ITV Saturday Night Takeaway return news

Ant and Dec fans are all in a tizz as their hit show has its return confirmed.

And they just can't wait until Saturday - but not this one.

The presenting duo's Saturday Night Takeaway is making a comeback this month.

The news was confirmed on the ITV programme's official Twitter page.

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The message read: "It’s the show that needs no explaining… and it’s BACK!

"See you on the telly this February on @ITV and ITV Hub!"

An advert has also been doing the rounds on ITV featuring the hosts.

In the preview for the new series, Ant and Dec are introduced and highlights from previous episodes can be seen.

A voice-over is then heard over the top, saying: "This is Ant and this is Dec and this is their Saturday Night Takeaway."

They then refer to the pair as "cheeky chappies from Newcastle," before Ant and Dec appear in an interview set-up claiming: "It's 90 minutes of live television performed by consummate professionals who can handle anything."

Ant and Dec during the last series of the ITV show (ITV)

The cheeky narrator then continues: "Each week, famous faces queue up to throw themselves at the mercy of Ant and Dec, who take this responsibility very seriously."

Before later adding: "It's a very sophisticated production that’s often considered a class act… alright, well sometimes."

The teaser then ends with scenes from the show that have gone viral in the past, including when an excited competition winner whipped off her wig in celebration.

And fans of the series are beyond thrilled at the news.

@Harmony_J_C tweeted: "This is absolutely BRILLIANT. Genuinely, I just can't wait for Saturday."

"Wow that's made my day, week and month. Now I just need to get on that amazing show you never know if I keep asking," @69Orville said.

@LewisSwiftie commented: "Can’t wait for the new series! My favourite TV show ever!"

"Woo woo. Happy me and very Happy kids with this news.... they love this show almost as much as I do!" @samiarna cheered.

@magenta_x screamed: "The show of the year I JUST CANT WAIT FOR SATURDAY SAAAATURRRDAAAYYY."

"So excited so excited so excited so excited so excited," @graciecawsey added.

It comes after Ant and Dec were dealt some other positive career news.

ITV has announced on Thursday that the prime-time entertainment show will return for a second series.

Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win premiered last month and fans were left disappointed when it was revealed that this Saturday's show will be the last in the series.

The brand new quiz programme saw contestants answer questions to climb a never-ending money ladder for the chance to win big.

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