Britain’s Got Talent 2018: Ant McPartlin makes shock C-WORD joke ‘What did you say?'
BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT presenter Ant McPartlin made a shocking joke about the C-word with his co-host Stephen Mulhern during last night’s edition of Britain’s Got More Talent, as the pair were left almost speechless.
BGMT: Ant and Dec in CHEEKY exchange with Stephen Mulhern
The first instalment of Britain's Got Talent's new series kicked off with a bang last night as a number of thrilling acts kept the panel of judges, which consists of Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, on their toes.
Fans were excited to see their favourite duo Ant and Dec back on ITV screens following his drink-driving charge last month, and the pair were back on top form laughing and joking together behind-the-scenes.
When it was Stephen’s turn to take centre-stage on the competition’s companion series he made a point of stopping by to chat to his “good friends”.
Excited to share his elation with the Geordie pair, Stephen declared: “We won an award,” before adding: “TV Times - favourite digital show.”
Unsure, he asked: “How do I introduce myself now?”
The Saturday Night Takeaway hosts decided that Stephen could say award-winning, but not directly about himself.
“No you can’t, that can’t go on your Butlins poster,” Ant said innocently.
With a glint in his eye, Stephen decided to have some fun with the TV legend.
“What did you call me?” He demanded in mock-shock.
“I said no you can’t…" Ant replied. "I mean I call you that in real life.”
I mean I call you that in real life
Unable to contain himself, a stunned Declan Donnelly turned away from the camera, but the other two were loving the sly moment.
Ant appeared unapologetic for the naughty joke, and Stephen touched his friend on the arm before turning bright red.
Swiftly moving on, Stephen asked if there were other accolades he could pick up, as Ant reasoned “Rear of the Year” would be a good option.
Ant and Dec then praised the entertainer for his impressive derrière, saying it “wasn’t bad”.
The initial show saw Ant nearly break down in tears during one powerful performance.
Magician Marc Spelmann, from north London, wowed the judges and hosts with an unusual trick on-stage.
The compilation featured a Rubik's cube, crayons, and his wife's favourite book.
But he said the real magic was the birth of his daughter, who was born following a series of IVF treatments.
Managing to keep it together, Ant later told him: “You got me in tears, man - remarkable.”
Britain’s Got Talent continues Saturdays at 8pm on ITV.