Ant and Dec have signed a new three-year contract with ITV to continue hosting their hit shows

Ant and Dec have been a staple of British TV for decades (Image: Getty Images)

ITV has confirmed that beloved presenting duo  Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly inked a fresh three-year contract with the channel, leaving them “‘absolutely delighted”.

The acclaimed pair, renowned for hosting numerous hit shows on the network, will mark an impressive 30-year tenure with the broadcaster under this new agreement.

The dynamic duo, who recently celebrated their milestone 50th birthdays, are not only the familiar faces of I’m A Celebrity but also helm its All Stars spin-off, Britain’s Got Talent, and their own quiz show, reports Chronicle Live.

Come the new year, the pair, who boast a staggering 688 million streams on ITVX, will once again grace our screens with a fresh series of the game show, Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win, and the variety spectacle Britain’s Got Talent.

They’re also reviving the wilderness survival programme I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, the all-stars spin-off to I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, for the first time since 2023.

Later in the year, the lads will once again jet off to Australia to host the jungle survival programme, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

Reflecting on the significant new deal, Ant shared: “We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our long standing and creative partnership with our friends at ITV.”

His co-host Dec chimed in: “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”.

Kevin Lygo, the Managing Director for Media and Entertainment, also weighed in, declaring: “Ant and Dec’s impact upon the world of live entertainment is unrivalled, with their triumphant partnership reigning supreme for over three decades.

Ant and Dec on ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ (Image: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)

“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.”

The fresh deal will keep Ant and Dec with ITV until the end of 2028, ensuring they remain with the broadcaster to mark three decades since they first arrived as presenters of SMTV Live.

Having cemented their status as cherished ITV presenters, the duo have collected 48 National Television Awards and 18 BAFTA Television Awards between them.

This year represented the first time in 23 years that they missed out on the Best TV Presenter prize at the NTAs, with Gary Lineker taking home the accolade instead.