Ant and Dec to launch ‘Who Shot Simon Cowell?’ skit on new series of Saturday Night Takeaway

First look: Ant and Dec in the news series of Saturday Night Takeaway
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Jennifer Ruby3 February 2016

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway will take aim at music mogul Simon Cowell.

The Geordie duo, who have just won a National Television Award for the 15th consecutive year, will launch the new skit in the forthcoming series of the popular show.

Penned by Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall, the comedy whodunit, entitled ‘Who Shot Simon Cowell?’ will see the talent show judge gunned down at a birthday party.

A number of famous faces, including Louis Walsh, Amanda Holden, David Walliams, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will be in the frame for the murder.

Kevin Whately and Emilia Fox have been cast as detectives to help solve the crime.

A promo for the new series of the show has just been released ahead of its comeback later this month.

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And and Dec have also just been announced as the hosts of the Queen’s 90th birthday coverage, taking place this year.

They said: “We are honoured to be hosting this special celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday.

“This spectacular evening will bring together some of the best known names in the entertainment world who will perform with 900 horses and 1500 participants to mark this very special birthday.”

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