Ant and Dec are tipped to do very well at Thursday night's National Television Awards, despite not being able to attend the London event, due to testing positive for Covid.
On Wednesday morning, it was revealed that the much loved Geordie hosts had 'pulled out of all work commitments' after both falling sick, with their Saturday Night Takeaway co-star Stephen Mulhern called into replace them as presenter of Britain's Got Talent's special The Ultimate Magician. News that Ant and Dec had been struck down by a 'sudden illness ' sparked concern amongst their fans and, it was the lads themselves that offered an explanation later in the day, revealing they'd both contracted coronavirus.
Posting a photo of two positive tests, the lads wrote: "Sadly it's true, we even get ill together! After feeling unwell a few days ago, we both tested and we're positive for Covid." They added: "We're resting up at home and are sorry that we can't be at the @officialntas. Best of luck everyone and get well soon to everyone else in the same boat."
