Ant And Dec Confirmed To Be Cousins On Their DNA Journey

ITV has revealed that the UK's favourite on-screen duo, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, are cousins.

Yep - you read that right, they're actually related.

The revelation was made during Ant and Dec's DNA Journey, a show that helps people understand their family tree.

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Finding out you're descended from an 'OK king' when your best mate is descended from a high king 😕😂 @antanddec #DNAjourney

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The boys found out that they are both descendants of kings as well as sharing a S660 DNA marker, which goes all the way back to a Viking warrior who died around the age of 20.

So, while they might not be the closest of cousins in terms of family linage, they do certainly share something that makes them family.

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