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ITV Reportedly Lines Up £30 Million Three-Year Deal to Keep Ant & Dec

Tabloid reports describe a retention pact aimed at shielding the presenters from streamer bids, with an announcement expected when their current contract expires.

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Overview

  • Multiple UK tabloids say ITV is finalising a three‑year, £30 million “golden handcuffs” agreement with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
  • The reported deal would keep the duo hosting I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Britain's Got Talent and Limitless Win.
  • Industry sources frame the move as a defensive step against streaming platforms after Netflix signed Holly Willoughby and other ITV talent.
  • An announcement is reportedly planned for the New Year when their current three‑year contract ends, as both presenters approach their 50th birthdays this autumn.
  • ITV and the presenters’ representatives have not confirmed the reports, and separate negotiations to extend the Australian I'm A Celebrity site to around 2030 are described as ongoing by Tweed Shire Council.