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Dec Donnelly on ‘momentous decision’ he made about his career as a child after ‘crushing’ rejection

Saturday Night Takeaway star Dec Donnelly on 'momentous decision' he made about his career as a child after 'crushing' rejection.

TV Saturday Night Takeaway host Dec Donnelly almost quit showbiz when he was a child before his entertainment career really took off. His partnership with Ant McPartlin, who played PJ, was also first seen on the show, before the duo became pop stars and eventually telly hosting sensations. Ant and Dec have hosted i’m A Celeb for decades (Credit: YouTube) Kids of the 1980s might recall Geordie Racer, one of those BBC dramas that aired in educational slots in the schedules.

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