I know, I know, it feels like they should be brothers. The way they finish each other’s sentences, the way they laugh at the same stupid jokes, the way Dec gives Ant a look that could stop a freight train. But nope. No blood relation whatsoever. They’ve just been in each other’s pockets for so long that they’ve biologically merged. If you locked them in a cupboard for a week, they’d probably start sharing organs.
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Actually, here’s a real testament to their bond: when Ant went through his very public struggles with addiction a few years ago, Dec stood by him like a human shield. Dec cancelled Saturday Night Takeaway for a year. He didn’t do it for the money. He did it because Ant was his mate. That’s real friendship, not just a camera-friendly handshake.
How they’ve survived the apocalypse (of showbiz)
Most TV duos last about as long as a can of fizzy pop left open in the sun. Think about it: where are the Chuckle Brothers now? (RIP, Barry). Where’s the Smack the Pony gang? Ant and Dec have survived five UK prime ministers, the rise of the internet, the death of Top of the Pops, and the tragedy of Dec’s short-lived 2006 solo album (yes, that happened—don’t Google it, it’s terrible).
They’ve hosted everything: kids’ shows, prime-time game shows, the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle, and even the Brit Awards. They’ve been on our screens for so long that my grandmother thinks they’re her actual grandsons. “Oh, look, the little ones are back,” she says. They’re 48 years old, Nana.
How long have Ant and Dec been a duo? Full history of the pair | Metro News
