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Ant and Dec's April Fool prank has some fans convinced as they launch Bitcoin rival Toon Coin

Ant and Dec managed to pull the wool over some people's eyes with their Bitcoin inspired April Fool prank that saw them go to great lengths to be as convincing as possible.

A year ago, the Geordie duo had some fans questioning their entire existence as they announced that after over 30 years together in showbiz, they were having a rebrand to become Dec and Ant. Ant and Dec's April Fool prank caused quite a stir, with one fan reacting: "April fools really ain’t for someone as gullible as me. Been out here all morning thinking Ant and Dec have really changed their name to Dec and Ant for business reasons. someone take me out back."

And the lads have done it again for 2022 with the launch of Toon Coin. In a tweet posted just after 8am, Ant and Dec boasted: "Big news! We have joined the crypto revolution and launched Toon Coin.

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