“We sat down and talked about who we liked comedy-wise, TV-wise, what made us laugh and what we enjoyed doing. So a lot of our tastes went into 'The Ant and Dec Show.'”

English television presenter, producer and comedian

Declan Donnelly is an English television presenter, producer, comedian, former singer, rapper and actor. Born Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly, he is best known as one half of the presenting duo Ant & Dec, alongside Ant McPartlin. He has built a long career in British television across presenting and production, with earlier work as a singer, rapper and actor. His public profile is tied most closely to his partnership with McPartlin, and to light entertainment work that made the pair a familiar presence on British screens.