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Ant Destroys Dec And Addresses Last Year's Absence On I'm A Celeb Return

Ant Destroys Dec And Addresses Last Year's Absence On I'm A Celeb Return

They're finally back together and we love it

Amelia Ward

Amelia Ward

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are finally back together on this year's and I'm A Celeb and - as per - the duo were on standby to deliver some top quality banter.

Addressing the elephant in the room following his break from the show last year, Ant had a little dig at himself in the opening section.

Introducing one of the celebs ahead of the show's first task, Dec accidentally-on-purpose messed up his pal's cue and announced the wrong name.

Ant had made a few jokes about the celebrity in question being made of the 'Wright stuff', very obviously gearing up to introduce former footballer Ian Wright - only for Dec to interrupt with: "It's Kate Garraway." Great stuff.

Ant was wise to the 'mistake', however, responding with a savage: "I've had a year off, what's your excuse?"

Ant missed the show last year, of course, in the wake of a drink-driving incident that took place at the start of 2018.

He pleaded guilty to the offence in court, receiving a 20-month driving ban and a fine of £86,000 - the highest-ever penalty for drink-driving in the UK.

In August 2018, he announced he would be taking a break from television duties to focus on his recovery.

People on Twitter have loved seeing the pair back together, taking to Twitter to say as much in their droves:

Holly Willoughby took Ant's place in the jungle last year, alongside Dec, and although she did a sterling job, as the fans agree: there's nothing like seeing the pair back together.

Featured Image Credit: ITV

Topics: I'm a celebrity, TV and Film