Legendary local favourites And and Dec returned to TV screens across the nation on Saturday, for an 18th season of their hit show; Saturday Night Takeaway.
The Geordie presenters were joined on stage by Stephen Mulhern, Andi Peters and Fleur East, as they return to the beloved ITV staple for the first time this year.
And returning to the popular ITV show with them were all the classics, from Ant vs Dec and On Air Dares, Singalong Live and The End Of The Show Show.
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It's been a busy few months for Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who also present I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, Britain's Got Talent and Limitless Win.
The dynamic duo have been entertaining the nation for three decades since they appeared on Byker Grove in 1990.
Through their incredible career they have amassed an eye-watering amount of money, and are locked into an incredible deal with ITV, and The Mirror have recently revealed a closer look into their financial gains.
Ant and Dec net worth:
Ant and Dec's net worth is estimated to be around £62million each, however 46-year-old Ant has since been through an expensive divorce with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong.
Ant's former company Teecourt dissolved in October 2020, with a whopping £20million reportedly left in the bank.
However, Ant and Dec currently have a deal with ITV that is worth a lot of money. In 2020 the Mirror reported that Ant and Dec were in talks about a three-year deal worth around £40million.
According to The Sun, the deal was signed in 2021 for shows such as Britain's Got Talent, I'm A Celebrity, Saturday Night Takeaway and Ant And Dec's DNA Journey.
Ant and Dec's deal could end up being worth £50million if they decide to extend the three-year agreement, the publication added.
Their deal means the duo can reportedly earn a combined £3.3million a month from ITV, for hosting shows such as Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
Ant and Dec’s previous deal with ITV ran out in 2019, and was thought to be worth £30million.
Speaking at the time, the pair said: "We are absolutely delighted to be extending our relationship with ITV, to continue on the three shows we love as well as exploring further opportunities both in front of and behind the camera."
The Sun also reported that Ant and Dec raked in £2.1million in the year ending June 30 2020, equating to £41,000 a week.
Their huge earnings were revealed due to their two businesses, Mitre Holdings and Hurley Products, which are respectively named after the pub in Byker Grove and Ant's dog. The businesses oversee Ant and Dec's TV empire.
The pair have invested their money wisely in property, and they are both said to have portfolios worth around £10million combined. This is despite losing £2.5million when a luxury apartment development in the Algarve collapsed.
They are also said to be insured against each other's death, worth around £1million.
Dec is also the sole owner of production company Deecourt. As of July 2021, his company was reportedly bringing in £2,255 a day.
Saturday Night Takeaway returned to ITV tonight, February 19 at 7pm.
