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PJ and Duncan - Ant and Dec played PJ and Duncan in the BBC kids' series 'Byker Grove'. Real life reflected the show's plot when the two became best friends off-set.
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PJ and Duncan - As PJ and Duncan, the duo released a number of singles including 'Tonight I'm Free', a song that they had performed on the show.
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PJ and Duncan - Since leaving 'Byker Grove' in 1993, the two have presented a number of entertainment shows and become household names.
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Marriage - Anthony McPartlin married his longtime girlfriend, make-up artist Lisa Armstrong, in 2006. Of course, Declan Donnelly was his best man.
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Marriage - Donnelly married the pair's manager, Ali Astall, in 2015.
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Marriage - Lisa Armstrong was a make-up artist on 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.' Together, the two couples were a powerful group in the TV world.
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Marriage - In January, McPartlin announced that he was divorcing his wife and it was later revealed that she was not kept as a freelance make-up artist on the TV show because it would be "too awkward".
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Awkward - A statement released to The Sun said, “In response to the recent speculation in the media, Ant is very sad to announce that, after 11 years, he is ending his marriage to Lisa McPartlin. Ant asks for privacy at this difficult time, for both himself, Lisa and their immediate families. No further statement will be made.”
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Rise to fame - The duo presented a number of shows, but children’s Saturday morning show 'SMTV Live' took them to new heights.
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Ant and Dec - They have had huge success with their family-friendly show 'Saturday Night Takeaway'.
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Rise to fame - And are also well-known for fronting 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' and 'Britain's Got Talent'.
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Worth - In November 2016, the duo reportedly signed an exclusivity contract with ITV for £30 million.
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Worth - Ant is estimated to have a net worth of around £62 million.
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Worth - Unsurprisingly, given they have undertaken every project together, Dec is reported to have the same net worth.
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Writers - In 2010, they released 'Ooh! What a Lovely Pair: Our Story'.
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Writers - The autobiography was promoted as providing "insight into the genuine intimacy and refreshing sense of humour that the two TV icons share".
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Award-winning - They have received numerous awards over the years.
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Award-winning - Including 34 separate National Television Awards!
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Award-winning - And many trophies for the award of British Academy Television Awards: Entertainment Performance.
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Award-winning - They took the title in 2010, 2014, 2015, and 2017!
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Award-winning - In January 2017, they collected OBEs for their contributions to entertainment.
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The Prince's Trust - The presenters have long had a relationship with The Prince's Trust and are ambassadors for the charity.
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Crash - On Sunday March 18, Ant was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a three-car smash.
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Crash - He allegedly hit two cars in his black Mini at around 4 pm as he and mum Christine headed home after walking their dogs.
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Crash - It was reported that his car had veered into the wrong lane after coming round a sharp bend on Lower Richmond Road, in London, and hit a one car, and then crashed into another.
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Crash - Ant was arrested and taken to a police station for questioning before being released under investigation.
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Crash - He reportedly failed a roadside breathalyser test.
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Rehab - Ant spent two-months in rehab in 2017 after a two-year addiction to painkillers.
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Rehab - The presenter was reportedly hooked on Tramadol after undergoing knee surgery.
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Rehab - He also struggled with alcohol dependency, telling The Sun "...I’m not an alcoholic. I was just drinking too much to numb the pain."
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Back to rehab - Ant's spokesman said in a statement, “Ant has decided to go back into treatment and step down from his current TV commitments."
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Back to rehab - ITV also issued a statement, “ITV has taken a joint decision with Ant and Dec’s team not to broadcast 'Saturday Night Takeaway' this weekend."
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Tough year - At the National Television Awards earlier this year, McPartlin referred to his divorce as a "tough year" while accepting his prize.
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Tough year - Unfortunately, it looks like it just got even tougher.
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Ant and Dec's rise to fame and fall from grace
As Ant McPartlin heads back to rehab, take a look at the presenter duo over the years.
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Anthony McPartlin has been making headlines for the wrong reasons recently, with a tumultuous divorce and an arrest on suspicion of drunk driving after a car crash in London. His ubiquitous partner, Declan Donnelly, has remained out of the spotlight. Take a look at the presenter duo over the years!
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