The hosting duo have also reportedly had to pull out of hosting this week\u2019s National Television Awards, with that event due to take place on Thursday night.<\/p>\n
A Britain\u2019s Got Talent spokesperson told RadioTimes.com<\/a>: \u201cAnt and Dec are both unwell and have postponed all work commitments until they recover. Sadly, this means they were unable to film Britain\u2019s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician. Whilst we wish them a speedy recovery, we are thrilled to confirm that BGT\u2019s favourite magician, Stephen Mulhern has stepped in.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a representative for Ant and Dec said: \u201cAfter both feeling unwell Ant & Dec have tested for Covid and unfortunately have both tested positive. The duo will be postponing work commitments whilst they recover.\u201d<\/p>\n The duo were recently seen filming the I\u2019m a Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out of Here! All Stars<\/a> series in South Africa, where they posted a video to announce the series, which will air next year.<\/p>\n In the video, they both said: \u201cWe\u2019ve got news,\u201d before Dec added: \u201cIt\u2019s probably the worst kept secret in television, but we can confirm we\u2019re doing a very special series of I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out of Here! in South Africa!\u201d<\/p>\n Gillian McKeith, Andy Whyment, Jordan Banjo, Georgia Toffolo and Myleene Klass have all been rumoured to be making a return for the series.<\/p> Meanwhile Britain\u2019s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician will see some of the most spellbinding magical acts to have taken to the Britain\u2019s Got Talent stage over the years go head-to-head, with Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller fame taking the place of Simon Cowell on the judging panel.<\/p>\n Britain\u2019s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician will air on ITV. <\/strong>Check out more of our Entertainment<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a> and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0the biggest stars in TV, listen to the<\/span>\u00a0Radio Times\u00a0View<\/span>\u00a0From<\/span>\u00a0My<\/span>\u00a0Sofa<\/span>\u00a0podcast<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By James Hibbs Published: Wednesday, 12 October 2022 at 12:00 am Ant and Dec will no longer host upcoming Britain\u2019s Got Talent spin-off The Ultimate Magician, due to the pair having both become unwell after testing positive for COVID-19. 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