Simon Cowell Prank Helps ‘Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway’ To ITV’s Biggest Audience Of 2024

Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.

It was the reality tv show which was the centrepiece of Saturday night television for families up and down the country for years. At one point an average of 14 million of us tuned in to watch The X Factor as would-be stars were put through their paces by a team of judges which included Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger The show ran for around 445 episodes finally bowing out in December 2018 but not before catapulting many of the acts featured, including JLS, Little Mix and One Direction, to fame and fortune.

Declan Donnelly has been forced to apologise after an audience member swore live on Saturday Night Takeaway. Just fifteen minutes into Saturday's show, an audience member let out an f-bomb after realising Loose Women star Judi Love was in his home.

Christine McGuinness branded herself 'unreal' as she glammed up for a charity ball. The model and TV personality joined a number of famous faces who were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening (March 4).

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for. Leading the way on the the red carpet included Kelsey Parker, Amber Turner and Christine McGuinness who all showcased stunning looks for the star studded ball.

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for. Leading the way on the the red carpet included Kelsey Parker, Christine McGuinness and Towie's Amber Turner who all showcased stunning looks for the event.

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for.

The X Factor 2018 finalist Scarlett Lee has only gone and auditioned for American Idol. Six years after finishing as runner-up in Simon Cowell's UK singing competition, which saw Dalton Harris showered with confetti at the time, 26-year-old Scarlett looked a different person while covering 'Clown' by Emeli Sandé infront of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan recently. Gone was her dark fake tan, but she did once again opt for a red dress for the occasion.

On ITV's Saturday Night Takeaway, Ant McPartlin asked a guest to "shut up" after they kept making mistakes during a game.The game, called Ring My Bell, was back with a new twist and it let people in the audience win £500 for themselves and their neighbour.The game works by showing the doorbell camera of an audience member on TV. If a neighbour at home knows whose doorbell it is, they have to rush over and talk through it.This time, there were two doorbell cameras shown at once from different places.The neighbours had to race to get to the right house with a special item that Ant and Dec picked. The first one there with the item would win the cash for both themselves and the audience member.

Saturday Night Takeaway star Ant McPartlin has opened up about being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), saying that he “never knew” he had the condition until he was diagnosed at the age of 43. After taking a break from work between 2018 and 2019, Ant, now 48, discovered that he had the condition, which can cause symptoms such as being impatient, risk-taking and being unable to focus, and went public with the diagnosis in 2019 during an interview with The Sun. “I’ve got ADHD.

It’s been 20 years since Simon Cowell set out on a mission to put together his own popular version of The Three Tenors and “operatic boy band” Il Divo were the result. His team at what was then Syco Music scoured music halls around the world before bringing together California native David Miller, Frenchman Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler from Sweden, and the late Carlos Marin, from Spain. As the original Il Divo, the foursome pioneered a new classical-meets-pop sound, earning a No1 in the UK charts with their first release, followed by a further 30 million album sales worldwide.

The BBC has greenlit a reality series following a fledgling British boy band as it departs for Korea to attend the ultimate K-Pop boot camp.

After a year-long wait, fans were thrilled as Geordie due Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, aka Ant and Dec, reunited once again on Saturday 22 February for their last series of Saturday Night Takeaway. There were plenty of treats in store from a prank on America's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, to having comedian Stephen Merchant as the Guest Announcer and the unveiling of brand new Little Ant & Dec. And the show concluded with a special 'End of the Show Show' with Becky Hill and Urban Theory.

Fans flocked to social media to express concern over Simon Cowell's appearance following his appearance on Saturday, 24 February, on the long-awaited return of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. The 64-year-old music mogul - famous for shows including The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent - sparked concern over his "different" look when he appeared on the live gameshow dressed in his trademark black t-shirt and black jeans.

Saturday Night Takeaway viewers have been left laughing in tears following Ant and Dec's latest undercover prank in tonight's episode.

Fans of Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly were left a bit miffed as Saturday Night Takeaway returned to our screens tonight.The popular ITV show is back for one last series, as the dynamic duo have decided to hang up their presenting hats to spend more quality time with their families. But as the first episode kicked off, fans didn't hold back in sharing their thoughts.The popular primetime show has been hosted by Ant and Dec for many years, and it's known for its heart-warming 'place on the plane' segment where unsung heroes are treated to a trip to Disneyland for an extra special show finale.The show also features musical performances and the much-loved Ant vs Dec challenge, where the two compete for the top spot.

Saturday Night Takeaway has been cancelled after 20 seasons, as presenters Ant and Dec return for the final season on ITV from Saturday, 24 February. Why have the dynamic duo decided to step away from their hugely-popular entertainment series? Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been owning Saturday nights for years now, with hilarious sketches and segments leaving the audience cheering away every week. But last year, the presenting legends announced that after season 20, they would be taking an indefinite hiatus from the show.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway returns to ITV this weekend, but this series may be the last we see of the show for a while. Last year Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced they would be taking a break from the shoe after its 20th series - saying it's the “perfect time to pause for a little while and catch our breath”.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is back on TV screens this weekend. This will be the final series of the popular ITV family entertainment show for some time, which is now in its 20th year.

Comedian Michael McIntyre's relatable stand-up comedy has been a firm favourite with audiences for years. And now the popular comic has branched into presenting.