Britain's Got Talent hosts Ant and Dec were shocked to be 'broken up' during the auditions for the show on Saturday night.
Ant McPartlin was left behind in the wings, splitting up the famous duo. The hosts have been pivotal to the ITV show's success, which has returned after a two-year break.
Viewers have adored their quick jokes, wit, and digs at the panel of judges. Since their TV debut over 30 years ago, Ant and Dec have always appeared as a pair, and so it was a surprise to many that they separated during an act.
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The contestant called on Dec to come and be a volunteer in his act. 18-year-old entertainer, Tommy J, had told the judges that he was going to juggle knives while riding a unicycle, reports the ChronicleLive.
ommy said: "So I'm looking for a volunteer. An intelligent man, dare I say, a sexy man." And then as Simon Cowell raised his hand, Tommy added: "Yes...it's Dec. Come on Dec!"
As Dec walked in from backstage, wheeling the giant unicycle into shot, judge David Walliams pointed and shouted: "He can't get on that!" Ant was also quick to react, looking at the camera and grumbling: "Just Dec by the way. Who arranged this?"
Simon was quick to buzz for Tommy to finish, before Ant did actually get to play a part in the routine by bringing some flamed torches for Tommy to contend with. The judges were torn on whether to put Tommy through to the next round, with Simon and Amanda not impressed and Alesha going with the audience reaction and saying yes, as did David.
Amanda admitted she was 'in the middle,' but after Ant and Dec declared they loved the act, Amanda declared: "We don't do enough for Ant and Dec, so for them, it's a yes!"
Britain’s Got Talent airs on ITV every Saturday at 8pm.
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