Britain's beloved television presenting duo Ant and Dec are reportedly on the verge of launching a wildly entertaining new golf game show for UK audiences. The pair, both aged 50, are rumoured to be in advanced discussions to host a British adaptation of the successful American programme Holey Moley, which would be titled A Hole In One.
A Fresh and Fun Format
According to sources speaking to The Sun, the show would see contestants navigate a giant, elaborate crazy golf course, blending traditional putting skills with demanding physical challenges. "This would be the ideal show for Ant and Dec," an insider revealed. "It's fresh, fun, and sees players battle it out for a cash prize. The lads would have a real laugh making it."
Production and Development
The television programme is currently being developed by Fremantle, the production company behind Britain's Got Talent, in collaboration with Ant and Dec's own Mitre Studios. Representatives for the presenting duo and ITV have been approached for comment regarding the exciting new project.
A Shared Passion for Golf
This venture channels Ant and Dec's well-documented passion for golf, a sport they were introduced to sixteen years ago by their actor friend Jonathan Wilkes. Ant previously recounted his initial scepticism, stating, "I'd never been to a course in my life. They said, 'Won't be long before you're hooked'. We thought, 'No way'. It took about six weeks!" Both presenters now own holiday homes at the prestigious Quinta do Lago golf resort in Portugal.
Recent Royal Revelations and Podcast Launch
The news follows the duo's recent recollection of an "embarrassing" royal sleepover with King Charles at Dumfries House in Scotland, while filming a documentary about the then-Prince of Wales. They humorously described accidentally encountering him in their dressing gowns and being asked to "keep the noise down" during a late-night celebration in their room.
In other developments, Ant and Dec have recently launched a new podcast titled Hanging Out With Ant & Dec. Dec explained the motivation behind the project, noting, "We both have small kids and live further apart so if a podcast is in the diary, it forces us to get out and get together." He added, however, that their wives were concerned the pair might be "too honest" and "give too much away" during their candid conversations.
