Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s Saturday Night Takeaway is set to have a two-hour live finale for its final episode, with a star-studded lineup including Girls Aloud, Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, Rylan, Oti Mabuse, Amanda Holden, and more. The show will feature a super-sized Singalong with S-Club, Tony Hadley, and Kaiser Chiefs, as well as the return of the fan-favorite segment Ring my Bell. Ant and Dec announced they would be pausing the show after the 20th series, but will continue their exclusive working relationship with ITV, hosting other hit shows like I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Britain’s Got Talent.
The final episode will also see appearances from Andi Peters, Jordan North, Josie Gibson, and Scarlett Moffatt, as they bring joy to unsuspecting members of the public. Last year, Ant and Dec shocked fans by announcing that they would be quitting Saturday Night Takeaway. The show, produced by Lifted Entertainment and Mitre Studios, has become a cultural phenomenon since its launch in 2002, winning multiple BAFTA and National Television Awards. The most recent series launched with ITV1’s biggest overnight audience of the year, attracting 6.4 million viewers.
The show’s combination of live, high-energy, feel-good fun has made it a staple of Saturday night television. Kevin Lygo, ITV Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, praised Ant and Dec for their work on the show, calling it a cultural phenomenon. Ant and Dec first fronted the show from 2002 until 2009, returning in 2013 for a second run. The upcoming finale promises to be a memorable night with big changes in store for the show. Ant and Dec have left fans eagerly anticipating what the next incarnation of Saturday Night Takeaway will look like as they take a pause after the 20th series.
Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has spawned numerous iconic segments over the years, including Win the Ads, Undercover, Get Out Of Me Ear, The End of Show Show, and the Happiest Minute of the Week. With a star-studded lineup and exciting surprises in store, the final episode is expected to be a fitting send-off for the beloved variety show. The show’s success over its 20 series run has solidified Ant and Dec’s status as two of the biggest stars in British television, with their exclusive ITV partnership set to continue on other hit shows in the future.
