February 24th 2024.
Ant and Dec are known for their hilarious stunts and pranks on their beloved show, Saturday Night Takeaway. However, not all of their stunts go as planned. In fact, there was one incident where Ant McPartlin feared for his best friend Declan Donnelly's life.
As the popular Geordie TV presenters gear up for the 20th series of their show, they are also preparing for a hiatus. Ant is expecting his first child and Dec will be spending time with his wife and two children. But before the new series starts, the duo took a trip down memory lane and reflected on their past experiences, both the successful and not-so-successful ones.
In an interview with The Independent, Ant shared a particularly terrifying moment where he thought Dec had actually died. It was during a stunt where they were trained by the White Helmets motorcycle display team to jump through a ring of fire on motorbikes. Dec went first, while Ant was placed in a soundproof booth so he couldn't see. But as he waited and waited, he began to panic. Eventually, he came out to see that all the White Helmets had formed a ring around Dec, who was lying on the ground.
Ant feared the worst and thought, "Oh my God! It's going to end like this?" Fortunately, Dec was okay, but not without some injuries. He had broken his arm, thumb, and suffered a concussion. Ant shared that he was relieved to see Dec alive, but also joked that the White Helmets had formed a circle not out of respect, but to hide him from any lurking paparazzi.
As they gear up for the 20th series, Ant and Dec have brought back some fan-favorite segments, including Little Ant and Dec, who have been recast due to the previous ones growing up. And speaking of little ones, Ant himself will soon have his own Little Ant as his wife Anne-Marie Corbett is expecting their first child in June.
Although there were pregnancy rumors, the couple remained tight-lipped until Ant finally acknowledged his impending fatherhood in an interview with Fault Magazine. He explained that both he and Dec needed a break after the new series to spend time with their families.
Part of the reason for their break is also due to childcare duties. Dec, who has a daughter and son with his wife Ali Astall, also needs some time off. "We've both got children that we need to spend time with for a little bit," Ant shared.
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