TV's Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have both contracted Covid-19 which means they won't be able to present their Britain's Got Talent magic spin-off show and they won't be at tonight's (October 13) National Television Awards 2022.
The humorous pair, 46 and 47, posted images of their positive Covid tests to their Instagram (which they also share) saying "we even get ill together".
They added they are "so sorry" to be missing the NTAs and said: "After feeling unwell a few days ago we both tested and we're positive for Covid…
"We're resting up at home and are so sorry we can't be at the @officialntas… Best of luck everyone… and get well soon to anyone else in the same boat."
Nominated as usual for the award of Best TV Presenter, if the pair win the award during tonight's ceremony it will be the 21st year in a row they have taken home the accolade at the annual TV awards show.
However, this year they face stiff competition from This Morning's Alison Hammond, Bradley Walsh and also Graham Norton.
Meanwhile, the duo's show Britain's Got Talent saw judge Amanda Holden give fans a glimpse of an upcoming two hour special, Britain's Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician.
Amanda posted a glimpse of the set for the magical evening, which included an old fashioned clock with clouds projected on to a screen on the stage.
A spokesperson for BGT confirmed that Ant and Dec weren't able to film the show, saying: "Ant and Dec are both unwell and have postponed all work commitments until they recover.
"Sadly, this means they were unable to film Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician. Whilst we wish them a speedy recovery, we are thrilled to confirm that BGT’s favourite magician, Stephen Mulhern has stepped in."
The BGT special was filmed in front of a live studio audience on Tuesday (October 11) and will see 10 acts compete for the prize.
Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha will also miss the NTAs tonight due to Covid.
Seen bedridden in a YouTube clip, Nadia held up her NTAs ticket as she regretfully said: "Look what I just got delivered on a bike. It's very fancy. National Television Awards.
"There it all is. Guess who won't be going to the National Television Awards…", as she frowned to the camera.
Nadia revealed she had planned what she was going to wear, before having to pull out of the awards show, adding: "I've got such a lovely dress — I've got three lovely dresses I can choose from.
"My friend Simone was coming over to do my make-up, I'm supposed to be going with my friend Jordan in the car.”
Despite missing the show, the host assured fans that her fellow panellists Jane Moore, Kaye Adams and the rest of the Loose Women ladies would be attending the event, representing the show for her.
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