ITV Saturday Night Takeaway viewers 'not ready' as Ant and Dec make sad announcement

Saturday Night Takeaway viewers admitted they were gutted as hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly made an announcement about the current series of the ITV show

Saturday Night Takeaway viewers raced to X after an announcement by hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly on Saturday.

The presenters shared some big news about their series, following them previously confirming the show was not returning after the current edition. Ant and Dec had shared that Saturday Night Takeaway was taking a break, with the hopes of bringing it back in the future.

But there have been recent hints that the show might not be back for a while, with fans worrying it will be gone for good. On Saturday night, Ant and Dec dropped an update about the current series that left many viewers gutted.

The pair confirmed that there were just two episodes left of the series, with the show set to wrap up in two weeks time. Dec made a comment about the episodes flying by, as they warned anyone wanting to nominate someone for a Takeaway Getaway they had just two chances left.

Viewers tuning into the weekly series were left stunned by the news, as some shared their sadness that it was ending so soon. Taking to X, one fan posted: "Wow only two shows left."

Another fan wrote; "I’m not ready for #SaturdayNightTakeaway to finish in 2 weeks," as a third said: "Only 2 shows left." A fourth viewer said: "2 shows left and it’s over forever #SaturdayNightTakeaway @antanddec you shouldn’t end!!!" as a further comment read: "2 episodes left of #saturdaynighttakeaway."

It comes following details being released about the grand finale, amid the series not returning next year. After 22 years it will bow out in style filmed across the whole of TV Centre in London with its "biggest live show ever”, featuring sensational performances. Ant, 48, said "We can't believe there are only a few shows left and we’re getting closer to the end."

He added: "This series has been very special to make and we’re looking forward to making the last show a party to end all parties. The SNT production team have been working non stop to ensure this special, two hour finale has that SNT magic from start to finish."

And Declan, 48, said: "The finale will be a real celebration of Saturday Night Takeaway over the years. We're honoured and touched that for 20 series it's been part of Saturday night TV viewing for so many families across the country. We're giving it (and us!) a rest for now, but we'll take away and treasure some very special memories and moments. We will most certainly miss it.”

The Star Guest Announcers for the finale show will be iconic pop group Girls Aloud. The specially extended show will also be filled with celebrity guests throughout including Ashley Roberts, S-Club, Scarlett Moffatt, Andi Peters, Kaiser Chiefs, Jordan North and Tony Hadley.

There’s also a special montage of SNT’s best bits from the past 20 series, loads more live surprises and an amazing End of the Show Show! Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway - a two hour farewell spectacular - will air on April 13 on ITV1, STV, STV Player and ITVX.

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway airs Saturdays at 7PM on ITV1 and ITVX.* Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .