AFTER three decades in TV, you’d expect Ant and Dec to have a few showbiz pals to call on in times of need.
The Geordie duo have amassed more than a few for their final Saturday Night Takeaway before they pop the show on ice.
In an extended, two-hour live show on April 13 the lads have gathered THIRTY TWO celebrities to go out with a bang.
Helping them are Girls Aloud as the finale’s star guest announcers and Stephen Mulhern, who will host the decider of Ant vs Dec.
Elsewhere everyone from Simon Cowell to Rylan and Oti Mabuse will partake.
Musical guests include S Club, Craig David, Kaiser Chiefs and Tony Hadley.
Ant said: “We can’t believe there are only a few shows left and we’re getting closer to the end. This series has been very special to make and we’re looking forward to making the last show a party to end all parties.
“The SNT production team have been working non stop to ensure this special, two hour finale has that SNT magic from start to finish.”
Dec added: “The finale will be a real celebration of Saturday Night Takeaway over the years.
“We’re honoured and touched that for 20 series it’s been part of Saturday night TV viewing for so many families across the country.
“We’re giving it (and us!) a rest for now, but we’ll take away and treasure some very special memories and moments. We will most certainly miss it.”
Most of the celebs will take part in an epic segment called Get Out Of Me Ear: The Revenge.
Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Dermot O’Leary, Alison Hammond, Holly Willoughby, Rylan, Oti Mabuse, Olly Murs, Davina McCall, Gino D’Acampo, Craig David, Richard Madeley and Cheryl all play a role in the piece.
Over the years, Ant and Dec have pranked them all as part of the popular moment.
There will also be a supersized singalong as well as lots of other surprises.
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV’s Head of Entertainment Commissioning said: “There’s nothing quite like live event Saturday night TV all the family can enjoy together in the moment – and Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, for the past 20 series, has been at the very forefront of this genre.
“Over 90 per cent of the UK population has watched Takeaway across the past 20 series and just like the rest of the nation, I couldn’t be more excited for this special final show which promises to be a real celebration.”
Tune in to ITV on Saturday night at 7pm as the series continues.
