Ant and Dec pull out of Britain's Got Talent special with NTA appearance at risk over double 'illness'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAnt McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been forced to pull out of filming for a Britain's Got Talent special after becoming 'unwell'.
The hosting duo were expected to present a new spin-off of the hit ITV talent show, Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician.
However, it has been revealed that they have been replaced on the show after being struck down with illness. A Britain's Got Talent spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Ant and Dec are both unwell and have postponed all work commitments until they recover.
Sadly, this means they were unable to film Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician.." The spokesperson added: "Whilst we wish them a speedy recovery, we are thrilled to confirm that BGT’s favourite magician, Stephen Mulhern has stepped in." READ MORE: Holly Willoughby shares moving tribute to Dame Angela Lansbury who she credits for starting her 'love affair' It suggests that Ant, 47, and Dec, 46, also will be unable to attend the National Television Awards.
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