Ant and Dec have signed a new three-year deal with ITV, keeping them exclusively on the channel until at least the end of 2019. The duo will continue to present popular shows including Britain's Got Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway, and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.
In a statement, the pair said they were 'absolutely delighted to be extending our relationship with ITV'. They added: 'This deal will take us past the 20-year mark with ITV and we couldn't be happier.'
As part of the agreement, Ant and Dec will also explore further opportunities both in front of and behind the camera. The duo have been with ITV since 1998, initially presenting Saturday morning programmes SM:tv and CD:UK before moving to prime time.
Kevin Lygo, ITV's director of television, said: 'Ant and Dec are quite simply brilliant entertainers and I'm thrilled that we will be working together for another three years. They are incredibly passionate about television and have that rare ability to connect with audiences of all ages.'
During their time at ITV, the pair have won 12 Baftas and a record-breaking 30 National Television Awards. Their television career began in 1989 on the BBC children's drama Byker Grove.
