ANT & DEATH
Pals insure each other for millions
By Nicola Methven, Tv Editor
ANT and Dec have each taken out insurance - against the other one dying.
The award-winning stars, who have worked together since meeting on children's drama Byker Grove, will receive millions if their TV partner is fatally struck down.
For Dec, 29, said: "I just know that if he (Ant) kicks the bucket, I get a massive payout."
He admitted that he did not know the size of his policy windfall should Ant meet an untimely end. He said: "I don't know how much. We have people who look after that."
But because of their continuing mega bucks earning potential from shows like I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! the sums involved will undoubtedly run into seven figures.
Ant, 30, joked in the Radio Times: "I don't think we're insured if we fall out, though."
When asked if they were to blame for the dumbing-down of TV, they instantly disagreed.
Ant insisted: "I'm to blame". But Dec said: "Not at all. People look back with rose-tinted specs but I don't think things are that different."
The comedy pals are returning to the TV screen with two of their acclaimed shows soon.
Saturday Night Takeaway hits ITV1 this weekend and they will again be travelling to Australia for I'm a Celebrity... in November.
In the interview, the Geordie pair also talk about their recent interview with the Prince of Wales and sons William and Harry to mark the 30th anniversary of the Prince's Trust.
Ant revealed: "At first, Charles was cagey. We'd ask the boys questions and he'd answer for them. We told them there was no hidden agenda and, once they realised that, the boys spoke more. You submit stuff you're going to ask. There are lots of areas you can't touch."
But Ant added: "Both Will and Harry knew our shows. I think they're more interested in pop culture than we know."
Asked if they were insulted that a poll found 70 per cent of the public can't tell them apart, Dec laughed and said: "I was surprised that 30 per cent knew which was which." Ant added: "People go, 'Hi Ant 'n' Dec' - to me alone!"
Mirror
