Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly 'line-up seven new shows away from ITV with all-star cast including Sam Thompson, Scarlett Moffatt and Mollie King'
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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have lined-up seven new shows away from ITV with an all-star cast, according to reports.
The duo, who have a £30million deal with the broadcaster, launched their podcast, Hanging Out With Ant And Dec, in January on their digital entertainment platform Belta Box.
They are said to have lined-up Sam Thompson, Sian Welby, Mollie King, Tom Holland's brother Sam and Scarlett Moffatt for the programmes.
The shows will reportedly launch on Ant and Dec's Belta Box channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
I'm A Celebrity winner Sam is said to be hosting a Disney-themed show called Friend Like Me, while 2016 Queen Of The Jungle Scarlett will lead The Line King.
There will also be a series of cookery shows.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have lined-up seven new shows away from ITV with an all-star cast, according to reports
Sam Holland will host Takeout Challenge, Jordan North will present Surprise Dinner Party and Stephen Mulhern will front Ultimate Munch, reports The Sun.
Meanwhile, Sian is said to be behind an interview show called Aisle Be Honest and Mollie will host 'elevator-based entertainment fun' on Lift It Off.
The shows will be launching on Ant and Dec's Belta Box channels soon.
Produced by their company, Mitre Studios, the brand's name uses the Geordie slang 'belta', meaning excellent or great.
Ed Sleeman from Mitre Studios told the publication: 'The decision by some of the leading names in entertainment to bring their next formats to Belta Box reflects a shared ambition and an exciting creative journey ahead.'
Ant previously said of the new digital platform: 'We've spent our whole careers celebrating great entertainment, so launching Belta Box feels like the natural next step.
'Alongside our new podcast, we’re excited to create a space packed with fun, feelgood content that brings people together – no matter where they’re watching or listening.'
The duo are said to have lined-up Sam Thompson (pictured), Sian Welby, Mollie King, Tom Holland's brother Sam and Scarlett Moffatt for the programmes
Daily Mail has contacted Ant and Dec's representative for comment.
Last year, ITV secured Ant and Dec in a whopping £30 million deal.
The Geordie duo are two of British TV's best-known faces and have fronted the likes of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Britain's Got Talent and their own gameshow Limitless Win.
Initially finding fame as teenagers on Byker Grove, the duo will remain at the helm of ITV's presenting department until at least 2028.
A TV insider said at the time: 'They remain, arguably, ITV's biggest stars and execs are keen to prevent them being lured away by rivals, particularly streaming giants with deep pockets.
'They've watched as other names who have launched their careers on the channel have been tempted by projects elsewhere and the last thing they'd want is for Ant & Dec to do the same.'
Ant said of the partnership: 'We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our long standing and creative partnership with our friends at ITV.'
Dec added: 'We're so lucky to work on some of the biggest and best TV shows and we’re proud of what we have achieved together with ITV over the years.
'We're excited for the future and looking forward to making more great entertainment together.'
Ant and Dec's presenting partnership has been one of the most successful in TV history and they have won the National Television Award for Best Presenter a whopping 23 times.
Kevin Lygo, the Managing Director for Media and Entertainment said: 'Ant & Dec's impact upon the world of live entertainment is unrivalled, with their triumphant partnership reigning supreme for over three decades.
'This new three year working relationship marks an exciting new chapter with ITV, which I have no doubt will be full of yet more unmissable entertainment.'
