Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have left fans disappointed after they announced they were quitting Saturday Night Takeaway after the 2024 series. The ITV duo Ant and Dec confirmed the big change in a statement on Thursday, May 18.
The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Britain's Got Talent and Limitless Win presenters explained they were taking "a breather" from the show, which "takes up such a lot of our year". As reported by Birmingham Live, McPartlin said: "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."
Donnelly said: "We still have a momentous 20th series to look forward to first so we will do our best to go out (for now) with a bang in 2024." "Next year in 2024 it will be the 20th series of Saturday Night Takeaway and we've got some very special look-backs planned, as well as some very exciting new items," Ant added.
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Donnelly added: "And we've also decided that our 20th series next year will be a last one for a little while. The show takes off such a lot of our year, we just feel we need a little bit of a breather, and that the show is going to take a little bit of a rest."
"But before that thought, we've got the 20 series to plan!" Ant continued. But fans weren't happy. "Absolutely gutted. I love watching this with my family," fumed one on Facebook underneath the pair's clip.
"Will you be doing something else instead though to entertain us on Saturday nights? Sure hope so!! Looking forward to the ‘24 season I’m sure it’ll be a corker for the 20th anniversary " said another. Alaina said: "Aww that's a shame my 7 year old only just started watching this show with me and loves you guys! She loves watching you on BGT now XD you guys work so hard and deserve a break X"
"Only said to hubby the other day Saturday night take away needs to be longer series every year! We so look forward to it and it brings all the family together to watch it as it’s the only thing we all like to watch," said Sarah. "There will be nothing to watch on a saturday night as a family! Nothing compares!" said Hayley.
Carole said: "Ya both deserve a break but don’t make it too long, we can’t cope without you guys on our screens, you always make our Saturday Nights better and without you guys it won’t be the same! So go ahead with your break, spend time with your family and friends enjoy it, then get back ere where you belong... ON OUR SCREENS!"
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