Ant and Dec hint Saturday Night Takeaway could fall victim to coronavirus and viewers are worried; At the end of this week's Saturday Night Takeaway, Ant and Dec left viewings wondering if coronavirus could shut down the show.

Byline: By, Simon Duke

Ant and Dec have hinted that coronavirus may force Saturday Night Takeaway off air to the great upset of fans of the programme.

A day after the hit ITV show's all-singing, all-dancing Florida finale was cancelled because of the rapid spread of Covid-19 it was business as usual for Takeaway back in London when Ant and Dec hosted another packed episode.

The show, which also saw Woman swears on Saturday Night Takeaway as she drops f-bomb live on air a Newcastle mam win a holiday in Singalong Live and an End of the Show Show performance from JLS, began with Ant and Dec take coronavirus precautions while hosting Saturday Night Takeaway before greeting Dec with a foot tap and elbow knock rather than their usual hug or handshake.

And, at the end of the live London broadcast, just as the number of confirmed UK deaths from coronavirus soared to 21, Dec said: "We'll see you next week....hopefully! Stay...

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