March 17th 2024.
The popular duo and hosts of Britain's Got Talent, Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, are known for their inseparable bond. However, it seems that ITV bosses are on the lookout for a replacement for Ant. The reason being that the presenter is reportedly expecting his first child and may have to take a break from the show.
According to sources, the potential replacement for Ant has been revealed. The host, who is 48 years old, is expecting his first baby with his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, who is 46 years old. The couple is due to welcome their bundle of joy in June this year. However, this happy news may cause some trouble for ITV bosses as it coincides with the live shows of Britain's Got Talent.
In case Ant has to take a sudden leave of absence, ITV bosses are working on a contingency plan to ensure that Dec is not left alone. It is reported that Cat Deeley, who is the host of This Morning, is a top contender to step in for Ant if Anne-Marie goes into labor. Another name being considered is that of TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern.
Cat Deeley rose to fame in the 90s when she hosted the children's entertainment show SMTV Live with Ant and Dec. She has since gone on to host various shows such as Stars In Their Eyes, Fame Academy, and has also made guest appearances on This Morning. Currently, she is hosting This Morning alongside Ben Shephard.
It was announced this week that Cat will be the permanent host of This Morning, alongside Ben Shephard. This comes after almost a year of rotating guest anchors, including Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary, and Cat herself. Cat and Ben will be replacing the departing Holly Willoughby and disgraced Phillip Schofield.
Meanwhile, Stephen Mulhern, who is a regular collaborator with Ant and Dec, is also being considered as a potential replacement for Ant. He hosts his own segment on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, where he challenges the duo in their famous Ant vs Dec skits.
Ant and Dec have been inseparable since their days as PJ and Duncan on the kids' TV show, Byker Grove, in the 90s. They have since been a staple on television, hosting shows like I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, Britain's Got Talent, and Saturday Night Takeaway. However, this week, they announced that the current series of their variety show will be their last for a while as they need a break to spend time with their families.
The show, which has been on air since 2002, is currently in its 20th season. In an interview last month, Ant revealed that they needed a break to spend time with their families. He also mentioned that he and Dec both have children that they need to spend more time with.
Ant is expecting his first child with his wife Anne-Marie, whom he met in 2017 when she was his personal assistant while he was still married to Lisa Armstrong. The couple got close after his divorce and have been dating for five years before getting married in 2021. The news of their pregnancy was confirmed in February when Anne-Marie was spotted with a baby bump.
This will be the first child for the couple, although Anne-Marie has two teenage daughters from a previous marriage who are reportedly close to Ant. Her step-father, David Woodhall, spoke to The Sun and confirmed the happy news, saying that Ant will make a great dad as he is good with the girls.
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In other news, it was announced that Saturday Night Takeaway will be pulled from ITV in a shock shake-up. Ant and Dec also revealed some of the "horrible" celebrity pranks that are yet to come on the final episodes of Saturday Night Takeaway.
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