Ant and Dec have revealed a major new project today, nearly two years after the conclusion of Saturday Night Takeaway. The popular TV hosts bid farewell to Saturday Night Takeaway in April 2024 but continue to receive requests from fans for their return to the screen despite their involvement in other shows like I’m A Celebrity… and Tipping Point. They recently unveiled a significant development on the official Instagram and YouTube pages of Saturday Night Takeaway, introducing a new endeavor that involves hosting their own podcast.
The long-standing presenting duo, with a partnership spanning over 30 years, has launched Belta Box, a fresh entertainment channel. This platform will showcase new digital projects and revisit significant moments from their careers. Additionally, the channel will debut their brand-new podcast titled Hanging Out With Ant and Dec, scheduled to premiere on January 22. Ant, aged 50, expressed enthusiasm for this new venture, stating, “We’ve spent our whole careers celebrating great entertainment, so launching Belta Box feels like the natural next step. Alongside our new podcast, we’re excited to create a space packed with fun, feel-good content that brings people together—no matter where they’re watching or listening.”
Dec, also 50, added, “What better way to launch Belta Box than with our first ever podcast series! We asked our audience if we did a podcast what would they like it be about, and they said we just want you guys to hang out. So that’s what we’re doing! Ant & I don’t get to hang out as much as we used to, so it’s perfect for us.”
In a video shared on their revamped YouTube and Instagram channels, now rebranded as Belta Box, Dec begins by announcing, “Hi everyone, we’ve got a bit of an announcement for you.” Ant follows, stating, “Well we know you like Saturday Night Takeaway,” with Dec playfully adding, “It’d be a bit weird if you didn’t because you’ve subscribed to the channel.” Ant acknowledges the support, but clarifies that Saturday Night Takeaway is currently not airing.
Dec then discloses their plan to offer more content beyond Saturday Night Takeaway, changing the channel to Belta Box. Ant elaborates that Belta Box will feature expertly curated feel-good entertainment, including content from their archive such as the best of SMTV Live and Byker Grove, along with new entertainment offerings. The duo also revealed the launch date for their first show on Belta Box, scheduled for January 22.
The video concludes with Ant and Dec excitedly introducing their new podcast, Hanging Out With Ant and Dec, and inviting viewers to join them on this new journey. The announcement generated positive reactions from fans, with many expressing eagerness and anticipation for the upcoming content on Belta Box.
Overall, the news of their latest project has been met with enthusiasm and approval from fans, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in the dynamic duo’s entertainment career.