TELLY funny man Stephen Mulhern ripped up Ant and Dec's 'winning speech' after they missed claiming yet another win at the NTAs.
Stephen stepped in for the Geordie duo at the National Television Awards tonight after they were forced to miss the show after contracting Covid.
After climbing on stage to collect the presenters' prize, he pulled out their 'winning speech' from his pocket before tearing it up live on TV.
Stephen pulled out a piece of paper before ripping it up live on TV. Picture: ITV
Clearly not impressed with the stunt, Ant – who was watching the ordeal from his home – blasted the comedian on social media.
Taking to Twitter, Ant said: "Oi Mulhern!! I’m watching you from home.
"Keep that award safe and we will see you at work soon (if you’re lucky! ) A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us.
"From the bottom of our [heart] we are so so grateful. love ya’s! A."
Ant and Dec seem to win awards every year and it appears Stephen wanted some of the action. Picture: BBC
Also taking to Twitter, Dec added: "Oi, it took ages to write that speech!!!
"Thank you SO much for voting for us, it is always appreciated and never taken for granted. You’ve made us feel tons better! Huge love D."
Posting a picture with the award, Stephen Tweeted: "You’ve got too many! I’ll look after this for a few years… All joking aside, nobody deserves it more!"
You’ve got too many! I’ll look after this for a few years… All joking aside, nobody deserves it more! @antanddec https://t.co/XgJzFXkF3l pic.twitter.com/JdYPN3HWPX
— Stephen Mulhern (@StephenMulhern) October 13, 2022
As reported by OMG-News.com, both Ant and Dec had to cancel Britain's Got Talent filming commitments this week due to their illness.
Announcing the news, they Tweeted: "Sadly, it’s true… We even get ill together!
Ant and Dec have been signed off work due to contracting Covid together. Picture: ITV
"After feeling unwell a few days ago we both tested and we’re positive for Covid.
"We’re resting up at home and are so sorry we can’t be at #NTAs2022 Best of luck everyone and get well soon to anyone else in the same boat."
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