Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway could return to screens sooner than thought as bus turns up at ITV Studios
Ant and Dec previously said that there won't be a new series of Saturday Night Takeaway this year
ANT and Dec have prompted speculation that they have started filming for Saturday Night Takeaway after their tour bus was spotted outside of the ITV studio yesterday.
The pair are currently in the middle of filming Britain's Got Talent auditions - which marks Ant McPartlin's return to work after a 10-month break from the limelight.
They previously said that the much-loved entertainment show will not be returning to our screens this year, but it looks like they may have had a change of heart.
A special effects sound company of the big blue bus, which is adorned with the show's recognisable logo and branding.
They captioned the snap: "'Look who turned up at work today!' @itvstudios
"Filming of #antanddecssaturdaynighttakeaway
"Thanks for the #studio tour and walk around. VIP treatment as an extra perk".
They added: "@itv @_ant_and_dec #antanddecbus #antanddec @southbankcentre #tvshows #saturdaynight #sonicboommusicuk".
It is not yet known why the bus was at the studios, and The Sun Online have contacted reps for Saturday Night Takeaway for comment.
In August last year, Ant and Dec released a statement to say that they will not be hosting the show in 2019.
A source explained at the time: "Takeaway airs in February, but many viewers may not realise that the filming for the sketches and the preparation begins six months earlier - which is too soon for Ant.
"Sadly that means they have had to tell the production team today that they’re going to have to push the next run back until the following year.
"It’s a show they’re hugely passionate about personally and they’re extremely close to the team involved too - but everyone understands that this is a decision which hasn’t been taken lightly and are supportive. They all wish him the very best."
Ant was supported by ITV and his co-host when he made the decision to take a step back from his work commitments last March after he was involved in a drink-drive accident.
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Having opened up about a drink and drug addiction months earlier, Ant dedicated the rest of 2018 to focusing on his recovery, returning to work at the end of last year for Britain's Got Talent.
Ant and Dec are currently making their way to Manchester for the next leg of the hit show's auditions.
Earlier today, 43-year-old Ant was spotted making his way through London's Euston train station alongside his girlfriend, Anne-Marie Corbett.
The pair recently adopted two Maltipoo puppies together, Milo and Bumble, but it appears that the dogs will be staying in London while the couple are in the Northern city.
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