This is why Ant and Dec aren’t attending the National Television Awards this year

Despite speculation about Ant and Dec potentially winning the Best Presenter award for an impressive 24th consecutive year, it has been officially announced that the celebrated duo will not be in attendance at the 2025 National Television Awards.

If you’ve been wondering why Ant and Dec didn’t appear on the 2025 NTAs red carpet, it’s because they are currently in South Africa, busy filming for the latest season of “I’m a Celebrity… South Africa.

Posting a heartfelt thank-you on our shared Instagram Stories amidst the breathtaking scenery of a majestic mountain, Ant and I expressed gratitude to each one who cast their votes for us at the NTAs.

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“Sorry we can’t be there tonight,” Ant said. “But we’re in South Africa!”

For over two decades, the popular television pair have reigned supreme in the TV Presenter category at the NTAs. During their acceptance speech last year, Ant playfully hinted: “One of these years, we won’t win it.” Dec then added: “Not tonight though!

Just a few days back, ITV officially declared that the second installment of the South African version of “I’m a Celeb,” which will air on our TVs in 2026, was confirmed. This announcement was made by Ant and Dec in a video similar to their usual style.

The official “I’m a Celebrity” Instagram post featured a video, accompanied by this message: “South Africa is the place where legends are born. It offers terrifying challenges, unexpected twists, and a star-studded cast. This is no ordinary camp!

The new development is that the format will feature an unexpected change – a live final taking place in the UK, enabling spectators to decide the winner by their votes.

Ant expressed his excitement about the contestants giving their best during the initial season, which leaves us eagerly anticipating another round of trials, challenges, and unexpected moments amidst the stunning South African scenery.

As for who will be joining the line-up? We’ll just have to wait and see.

The 2025 NTAs will be broadcast live on ITV tonight from 8pm.

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2025-09-10 21:19