Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway fans left fuming after huge shake-up

SATURDAY Night Takeaway fans were left fuming tonight after a huge schedule shake-up.

Fans thought Ant and Dec would appear on their screens at 7pm on the dot.

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But SNT kicked off at a later time tonight as ITV's main channel turned over to rugby coverage.

The programme, which is enjoyed by millions, has had to make way for two Six Nations matches today.

ITV1 aired a packed afternoon of live sport, with coverage of France v Wales starting at 1.55pm and  at 4.30pm.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway then aired at the later time of 7.15pm and wrapped up at 8.45pm.

Fans raged about the schedule shake-up at 7pm.

One said: "where the hell is it?? i’ve been excited ALL DAY and it’s on now at 7:15pm, absolutely ridiculous! put the rugby on itv3"

Another shared an unhappy face emoji and said: "Rugby taking over Saturday Night Takeaway"

Another fan scoffed: "All the facebook mums will be complaining that #SaturdayNightTakeaway is on 15 minutes later than usual and they’ll make out that it’s some travesty & a life/death matter"

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The show, which is usually on at 7pm, will be followed in the schedules by Starstruck and The Jonathan Ross Show.

However, it will be no less packed, with bosses revealing some of the highlights we can expect tonight.

 and  will be welcoming Hollywood actress  to the studio as this week's guest announcer.

There is also a 'Get Out Of Me Ear' hidden camera stunt starring , who leaves a workman at his home nervous as he munches a whole cauliflower while cackling about brain-eating zombies.