Since returning to our screens last month, Saturday Night Takeaway has become a staple of our weekend TV, with Ant and Dec bringing back I'm A Celebrity: Get Out of My Ear and other classic segments.

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However, you may have noticed that the pair were missing from our screens last weekend.

The good news is that Saturday Night Takeaway is returning tonight, with the show set to continue as normal. But why exactly was it absent last week?

Here's all you need to know.

Why wasn't Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on TV last weekend?

Saturday Night Takeaway
Saturday Night Takeaway. ITV

If you want to know where to point the finger of blame about the changes to ITV's schedule last week, then look towards the sporting world.

Saturday was a big day for the rugby, with two massive games taking place. Ireland and Scotland battled it out in the Six Nations in the afternoon, with England v France unfolding in the evening – pushing Saturday Night Takeaway off-air.

Dancing On Ice was also affected due to the FA Cup.

When will Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway be back on TV?

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns with its fifth episode of the latest series tonight – Saturday 26th March 2022.

That's your Saturday night entertainment sorted...

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns to ITV tonight at 7pm. Looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide, and visit our hub for more Entertainment news.

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