ITV have confirmed that I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have signed a new three year contract to stay with the channel.
The Sun exclusively revealed in August that they were about to sign a fresh deal that would see them enjoy another £30m golden handcuffs arrangement.
Ant and Dec have secured a huge deal to remain on ITVCredit: Getty
The duo will continue to host shows until 2028Credit: Rex
Ant & Dec, who both turned 50 this autumn, don’t just host the jungle, but also front its All Stars spin-off, as well as and their quiz show, .
A TV insider said: “They remain, arguably, ‘s biggest stars and execs are keen to prevent them being lured away by rivals, particularly streaming giants with deep pockets.
“They’ve watched as other names who have launched their careers on the channel have been tempted by projects elsewhere and the last thing they’d want is for Ant & Dec to do the same.”
Speaking about the major new deal, Ant said: “We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our long standing and creative partnership with our friends at ITV.”
Whilst, Dec went on to add: “We’re so lucky to work on some of the biggest and best TV shows and we’re proud of what we have achieved together with ITV over the years.
“We’re excited for the future and looking forward to making more great entertainment together”.
Moreover, Kevin Lygo, the Managing Director for Media and Entertainment added: “Ant & Dec’s impact upon the world of live entertainment is unrivalled, with their triumphant partnership reigning supreme for over three decades.
“This new three year working relationship marks an exciting new chapter with ITV, which I have no doubt will be full of yet more unmissable entertainment.”
This brand new contract will keep locked down to ITV until the end of 2028.
It means they will be at ITV to mark the 30 years since they first began working for the broadcaster as hosts of SMTV Live.
Since becoming staples of ITV, the duo have picked up 48 National Television Awards as well as 18 BAFTA Television Awards.
This year at the NTAs for the first time in 23 years after Gary Lineker took the prize.
The duo have won 48 NTAs over their careerCredit: Getty
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