Television icons Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, collectively known as Ant & Dec, have joined forces with the enigmatic street artist Banksy to take legal action against an art dealer in the High Court.
The case centres around allegations of unauthorised sales of artwork linked to the celebrities. While details remain scarce, insiders suggest the dispute involves the commercial exploitation of pieces without proper consent or licensing agreements.
Celebrity Power Meets Street Art Mystery
This unlikely legal alliance brings together two of Britain's most beloved TV personalities with one of the art world's most secretive figures. Banksy, whose identity remains unknown despite global fame, has previously taken legal action to protect his artistic rights.
For Ant & Dec, this marks a rare foray into legal battles outside their television careers. The presenting duo, who have dominated Saturday night television for decades, are understood to be pursuing the case to protect their brand and intellectual property.
What We Know About the Case
- The lawsuit was filed at London's High Court
- It involves multiple claims regarding artwork sales
- Banksy's representatives are working alongside Ant & Dec's legal team
- The art dealer in question hasn't yet publicly responded
Legal experts suggest this case could set interesting precedents regarding celebrity rights and artistic control in the digital age. The involvement of Banksy adds particular intrigue, given the artist's history of challenging commercial art establishments.
As the case develops, fans of both Ant & Dec and Banksy's work will be watching closely to see how this unusual collaboration unfolds in court.
