Some of the most iconic UK presenting duos in showbiz are the ones who have stood the test of time, like and Phil Spencer, challenge each other like former football rivals and , and are usually on the same wavelength like ’s Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer. However, it’s and who take the crown as the longest-running power duo.
The Geordies, who are both 49, initially struck up a friendship on the set of the children’s drama, . At the time, Ant was playing Peter ‘PJ’ Jenkins while Declan starred as Duncan Sperring.
When their characters were written out, they vowed to continue their partnership. “We made a pact. We said to each other, ‘Look, whatever happens, I’ll always be there for you and you’re never in this life on your own or against the world – you’ve always got a mate looking out for you,” Dec told Weekend Magazine.
Years later, the duo have kept their promise, having celebrated their Coral Anniversary as a double act in 2024. They’ve fronted programmes such as SMTV, and , as well as manning for 18 seasons.
According to , the presenters have an eye-watering combined net worth of £124million. They also have 23 in their arsenal and neighbouring holiday homes in Portugal.
Strictly Come Dancing starlets Claudia and Tess have been paired up since 2014. (Image: BBC)
While the Newcastle natives are the longest active serving duo on television, there are a handful of other presenters who deserve their props.
’s Claudia Winkleman and have been working side-by-side since the late Sir Bruce Forsyth left the programme in 2013.
It’s previously been reported that , however they have previously hit out on their own.
Claudia has presented all three seasons of for , and recently stepped in to cover Graham Norton on his late-night TV show.
Meanwhile Tess has led coverage of Children in Need, The Big Breakfast and The National Lottery.
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Ant and Dec have been a TV duo for decades (Image: Getty)
Other popular presenting duos include comedians Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, who previously fronted the from 2010 to 2016.
The pair, who met while studying at Cambridge University, worked together on the French and Saunders sketch show and most recently appeared in the Sky series Hitmen together.
Fellow Cambridge students Alexander Armstrong and are also among the most popular and presenters on the list, having worked together since 2009 on shows like .
Earlier this year, Alexander
Speaking about the author – who exited Pointless in 2022 – the star told and Ed Balls: “I have him in spirit; he’s an indelible part of the format.”
Ant and Dec are currently presenting the 18th season of Britain’s Got Talent. Tune in every Saturday from 6pm on ITV and ITVX.