Saturday Night Takeaway Wraps up After 20 Years, Leaving Viewers in Tears


Saturday Night Takeaway Wraps up After 20 Years, Leaving Viewers in Tears

Emotional Farewell

Ant and Dec, the beloved Geordie duo, bid farewell to Saturday Night Takeaway after two decades with a tearful final episode live from ITV's HQ in London.

Heartfelt Moments

Viewers were moved to tears by the emotional tribute from the hosts, as they thanked their loyal fans for 20 years of support. The duo took over Television Centre for a memorable send-off.

Star-Studded Finale

The final episode featured pop group Girls Aloud as guest announcers, along with S-Club, Tony Hadley, and Kaiser Chiefs for a Singalong Live segment. Former helpers Ashley Roberts and Kirsty Gallacher returned for the ultimate Ant vs Dec challenges.

Touching Performance

Ant and Dec, joined by McFly singers Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher, sang a heartfelt version of 'All About You' to express their gratitude to viewers. Emotional moments and a montage of fan videos left many viewers sobbing.


Saturday Night Takeaway Wraps up After 20 Years, Leaving Viewers in Tears

Memorable End

The show also included moments like Dec holding back tears, Ant sustaining a live injury and apologizing for swearing. Former presenters made appearances, with Andi Peters delivering a flamboyant musical number and Ashley Roberts turning heads with her outfit choice.

Looking Back and Moving Forward

Saturday Night Takeaway first premiered in 2002, had a hiatus in 2009, and was revived by Ant and Dec in 2013. The duo announced a break last year after 20 successful series, promising a spectacular 2024 finale.