ANT AT HIS BEST
Britain’s Got Talent bosses reveal behind the scenes video of Ant McPartlin ahead of his ‘return’ to TV this weekend
BRITAIN’S Got Talent bosses have revealed behind the scenes footage of Ant McPartlin ahead of his return to the show this weekend.
The Sun Online confirmed the 42-year-old would be seen on screen next week in the pre-recorded auditions.
5
5
Insiders revealed all the footage filmed during the auditions stage of the show, which included Ant, would be used.
Videos filmed backstage during the pair’s tour of the country with BGT reveal Ant looking in great spirits.
Alongside Dec, the Geordie TV star can be seen laughing and joking with the show’s cast and crew.
In one clip, Ant pretends to be riding a horse and gallops around backstage – much to Dec's amusement.
5
Another shot shows the pair encouraging more people to come down to the auditions.
Other clips show Ant dancing as he watches acts from the side of the stage with Dec.
While Ant will appear on screen throughout the pre-recorded auditions, he will not be on the live shows.
Like Saturday Night Takeaway, Dec will continue to host the show solo while Ant is in recovery.
5
After Saturday night's finale of the hit ITV show, Dec admitted the series had been tinged with sadness in an emotional speech.
As Dec struggled to find the words, someone yelled from the audience: “We miss Ant!”
To which Dec replied: “Yes, we do, we do. It’s tinged with sadness.”
Then in a show of support for Ant, he asked: “Can you all give a one round of applause for Ant who is at home.”
5
MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ
The audience then broke out into a rapturous applause.
Clearly moved Dec said: “Thank you so much, I know he will appreciate that a great, great deal.”
Ant stepped down from TV commitments following his drink-driving arrest last month and has since returned to rehab to battle alcoholism.
He was arrested after a three-car collision and was reportedly more than twice the drink-drive limit.
His court date was postponed so he can complete the first phase of his rehab.
Ant is also going through a divorce with wife Lisa Armstrong after 11 years of marriage.
Declan Donnelly pays tribute to Ant McPartlin when the Saturday Night Takeaway cameras stop rolling
Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220.
We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.
Topics