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JEREMY Edwards has claimed he's 'close pals' with Ant McPartlin and fears the Britain's Got Talent host 'may never return to TV as he's had enough'.

The former Hollyoaks actor took to Twitter to discuss the Geordie duo, and how Dec, 42, had coped since TV partner Ant had stepped out of the limelight to focus on his wellbeing following his drink-drive arrest and return to rehab earlier this year.

Jeremy Edwards has shared his fears that Ant McPartlin may not return to TV
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Jeremy Edwards has shared his fears that Ant McPartlin may not return to TVCredit: Rex Features

Having watched Dec host the Britain's Got Talent live shows by himself, Jeremy, 47, tweeted: "I love Dec on his own, gentle delivery, more grown up.

"Obvs I love Ant but maybe it's simply time? For both their sakes. @BGT".

As fans of the pair cried out that they couldn't go their separate ways, Jeremy added: "I know them both over the years and Dec was always the more confident.

"Both equally lovely but Ant a bit shy."

Jeremy went on to explain his reasoning for thinking Dec should continue presenting on his own, writing: "I'm just worried Ant has had enough but keeps going for his mate.

The former Hollyoaks actor said he has known Ant and Dec for years
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The former Hollyoaks actor said he has known Ant and Dec for yearsCredit: Rex Features
Ant stepped back from his TV duties following his drink-drive arrest and rehab stint earlier this year
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Ant stepped back from his TV duties following his drink-drive arrest and rehab stint earlier this yearCredit: PA:Press Association
In his tweets, Jeremy said Dec should maybe go it alone permanently after his success on Britain's Got Talent
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In his tweets, Jeremy said Dec should maybe go it alone permanently after his success on Britain's Got TalentCredit: Twitter
The actor said Dec has always been more confident than Ant
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The actor said Dec has always been more confident than AntCredit: Twitter
Jeremy also said he felt like Ant had 'had enough'
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Jeremy also said he felt like Ant had 'had enough'Credit: Twitter

"Dec is obviously v comfortable. I love them both."

His comments come after Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell praised Dec for doing an "outstanding job" during the week of live shows.

Determined to publicly thank Dec at the end of Sunday's final, Simon gestured for the mic before saying: "I want to say to you, Dec, you have done an outstanding job this week.

"Seriously, thank you."

The Geordie host looked bashful as he bowed his head and smiled.

Britain's Got Talent host Declan Donnelly offers the mic to winner Lost Voice Guy who can't speak
Simon Cowell praised Dec for carrying on without Ant by his side at the end of the Britain's Got Talent final
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Simon Cowell praised Dec for carrying on without Ant by his side at the end of the Britain's Got Talent final

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Dec presented the week of live shows without his TV partner
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Dec presented the week of live shows without his TV partnerCredit: Getty - Contributor
Declan Donnelly jokes about being apart from Ant McPartlin as he introduces double act on Britain's Got Talent

Alesha Dixon cuddled him from behind and rested her chin on his shoulder, before Amanda Holden came round to show her support by embracing him too.

Ant was forced to step down from his TV commitments in March after he pleaded guilty to drink-driving and handed the biggest ever fine in the UK of £86,000.

Despite vowing never to appear without the other on telly, Dec went ahead with filming the remaining Saturday Night Takeaway episodes so he wouldn't let down the fans.

His solo presenting was a success, so he went ahead with the live finals of Britain's Got Talent on his own.

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