Ant McPartlin sustained a bloodied injury live on air during the Saturday Night Takeaway finale as a joke went wrong while hosting the final episode before resting the popular ITV show.
Ant's injury and the joke gone wrong
During the final Ant vs Dec segment of the show, Ant had to dab the blood from his face after sustaining a cut while tackling Stephen Mulhern to the ground.
The Ant vs Dec showdown
Ant and Dec engaged in a penalty shoot-out presided over by Stephen Mulhern, with Dec emerging as the triumphant winner after taking five shots each.
However, after being crowned champ, Ant playfully rugby tackled Stephen to the ground, causing the injury.
Viewers react to the chaos
Viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the chaotic episode, with one viewer capturing a screenshot of Ant wiping away blood and praising the effort put into the final show.
Earlier in the episode, Ant had to apologize after a guest swore live on air during the Ring My Bell segment, adding to the evening's unexpected events.
Despite the mishaps, fans of Saturday Night Takeaway took to social media to discuss the entertaining chaos the show always brings.
