“When we used to watch some BBC kids' shows it felt like some of the presenters were parental figures, we wanted to be their cheeky uncles really, their fun uncles, and speak to them on their level.”

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.