Ant and Dec fans convinced they know why duo are taking step back from Saturday Night Takeaway

After Ant and Dec announced they were taking a break from Saturday Night Takeaway, fans now think they know the reason why.

Though the co-hosts insist they are simply taking ‘a breather’, some viewers suspect the pair might be moving to a new show.

It offered fan-favourite segments like 'Win the Ads', as well as celeb guests and musical perfomances, making it the perfect weekend watch.

During the short clip, they told fans: “You see, in 2024 it will be our 20th series of Saturday Night Takeaway, and we’ve got some very special look-backs planned, as well as some very exciting new items.

"And we’ve also decided that our 20th series next year will be our last one for a little while.

"The show takes up such a lot of our year, we just feel we need a little bit of a breather and that the show is going to take a bit of a rest."

Though the national treasures may have broken fans’ hearts with the news, some think they’ve cracked the code as to why the Geordie duo have are taking a step back.

While neither Ant nor Dec nor ITV have confirmed this, it hasn’t stopped fans from speculating about the timing of the announcement.

One fan wrote: “Summit fishy going on here. They prob This Morning replacements. Lol.”

Another added: “They’re taking over from Phil and Holly on This Morning so won’t have time to make Takeaway anymore.”

A third even responded: “It's taking a break because they're replacing Philip and Holly!”

Some viewers were pretty impressed with the possible casting, though.

In fact, one fan even wrote: “There is nothing I would love more than @antanddec to present one episode of @thismorning.”

Clearly, someone needs to get their agent on the phone!