Ant and Dec drop major hint about a brand new ITV live show

The presenting duo revealed plans for the fresh project during an appearance at SXSW London, where Declan Donnelly hinted that the idea could include a real-time simulcast across television and social media.

Mr Donnelly said: “We’d like to launch something ourselves pretty soon.

“We’re working with ITV closely at the minute.

“We’ve got lots of thoughts and we feel like we may have another live format.

“We’d love to explore the possibility of TV and a social media platform simulcast in some kind of way.

“We just want to reach everybody all at once.”

Ant and Dec in talks for brand new live show

While the details remain under wraps, the news comes as the duo recently announced their latest ITV series, Holey Moley – a family entertainment show centred around a wild and oversized crazy golf course.

Announced earlier this year, Ant McPartlin described the show as a perfect fit for their style of presenting.

He said: “This show is absolutely perfect for us.

“It’s all about pure fun and entertainment for the whole family from start to finish.

“Anyone who knows us knows we are adore golf, but you don’t need to be a golf fanatic to enjoy it, there’s something for everyone!”

The series will feature both amateur and professional players as they take on imaginative obstacles and outrageous physical challenges in a bid to win the Holey Moley golden putter, green plaid jacket and a “fantastic prize”.

Declan Donnelly said: “Holey Moley blends the game with huge entertaining moments that the whole family can sit down together, watch and enjoy.

“It’s epic, bold and full of laughs.

“We’re really excited to bring the show to the UK.”

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Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment, reality and daytime commissioning for ITV, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to announce a brand-new entertainment format presented by Ant and Dec.

“Holey Moley is brilliantly competitive and enormous fun, making it a compelling watch for all.”

Charlie Irwin, managing director for Talkback Thames, described the format as “big, funny and unapologetically entertaining.”