JORDAN North has revealed his embarrassing backstage blunder during Saturday Night Takeaway’s final show that left Ant McPartlin in hysterics.
The game show, presented by Geordie duo Ant and Dec, aired for the final time on Saturday evening.
A number of famous faces appeared on the episode, including Jordan, 34, Alison Hammond, 49, and Rylan Clark, 35.
During the instalment Jordan took to the stage to perform Celebration.
The I’m A Celebrity star later revealed that they had to stop rehearsals because Ant, 48, couldn’t stop laughing at him.
Speaking on Capital Breakfast this morning, Jordan revealed: “Because I was nervous and I can’t sing, so in rehearsal right on Friday, Ant couldn’t stop.
“We had to stop one of the rehearsals because Ant couldn’t stop laughing, he even said to a girl ‘he can’t even clap in time!’
“I had to get some choreographer who usually works on Strictly, to stop the rehearsal to show me how to clap in time.”
Chris Stark replied: “They had a choreographer to show you how to clap in time…”
Jordan confessed: “Because everyone was clapping and I was on beat behind them, honestly.
“I have no rhythm at all.”
Fans are convinced that the much-loved series has been canned for good after spotting a hugely-emotional “clue.”
The ITV series first hit our screens in June 2002.
Ant and Dec have fronted Saturday Night Takeaway for over 22 years.
The duo fought back tears as they wrapped up the two hour special over the weekend – and because of their emotion, they think it won’t be back.
One took to DigitalSpy to comment: “Although they don’t want to say it publicly, I think their reaction is a sign that this really is the last ever episode.”
A second agreed and put: “I honestly think it is. Going out with a bang.”
Ant and Dec's incredible career
ANT McPartlin and Declan Donnelly met on the set of Byker Grove in 1990.
The two went on to have chart success under their characters’ names – including their 1994 No1 smash hit Let’s Get Ready To Rhumble.
They haven’t looked back since then, going on to present some of the most popular shows on TV.
Here’s a rundown of some of their most popular shows – plus one “dud”.
- The Ant & Dec Show – this late afternoon kids’ entertainment series ran from 1995-1996 for 17 episodes
- Ant & Dec Unzipped – the twosome jumped from ITV to Channel 4 for this children’s sketch show in 1997
- SM:TV Live– the duo teamed up with Cat Deeley in 1998 for Saturday morning mayhem including the classic Wonkey Donkey game
- Friends Like These – the Geordie pair hopped channels again, landing on BBC One to present this game show from 1999 until 2001
- Pop Idol– before The X Factor there was Pop Idol, which ran for two seasons in 2001 and 2002 and saw Michelle McManus and Will Young crowned the winners
- I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here – the reality TV show began in 2002, with Dec presenting all 23 seasons, even one without sidekick Ant as Holly Willoughby stepped up
- Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway – this show also began in 2002, but the lads said the 2024 offering would be their last
- PokerFace – Ant and Dec created this game show which aired from 2006-2007. with a top prize of £1million.
- Britain’s Got Talent – the TV series began in 2007 with the pair’s backstage antics loved by fans. They also took part in silly competitions on Stephen Mulhern‘s ITV spin-off Britain’s Got More Talent
- Red Or Black – the show only aired for two seasons in 2011 and 2012. It was one of the pair’s rare “flops” with Dec admitting “we got it wrong”
- Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win – the pair had another success on their hands when this show hit screens in 2022
- Listen to Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris and Sian weekdays from 6am – 10am across the UK and on Global Player