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5 things you probably didn't know about Ant and Dec

The boys are back with Saturday Night Takeaway!

They are the Geordie TV presenting duo that the nation loves! Whether it's Britain's Got Talent or I'm A Celebrity, there's no denying that Ant and Dec are two of the most popular presenters in the UK.

As the boys launch the brand new series of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend, we take a look at facts you might not know about the Geordie duo.

Check out these facts you probably didn't know about Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly:

1. Ant and Dec become friends through football

Believe it or not the pair didn't get along at first but it was their joint love for football and in particular their local team Newcastle United that bonded the pair together.

According to reports, Ant invited Dec along to Newcastle's Boxing Day match in 1990 and the rest is history.

2. They were neighbours for a number of years

Not only do they work together but Ant and Dec used to live just three doors away from each other in West London! However, after Ant's split from his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, Ant bought a new £5 million home in South West London.

Despite this, Ant and Dec have holiday homes next door to each other in sunny Portugal.

3. They bet who would be the first to get married

When they were just 15, Ant and Dec bet £50 who would be the first to get married. Ant was forced to pay Dec the money when he tied the knot in 2006 to Lisa Armstrong.

After his divorce from Lisa, Ant re-married in August 2021 when he tied the knot with his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett.

4. They have life insurance against each other

In the awful event that one of them dies, the other will receive a pay out as they both have life insurance against each other.

5. Ant and Dec bought the rights to Byker Grove

It was the show which kick-started their careers but Ant and Dec reportedly bought the rights to Byker Grove when the production company went bust. Could we see a Byker Grove reunion?

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking