ITV have cancelled this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Takeaway – as reps for Ant McPartlin have revealed he has gone back to rehab.
The popular TV presenter was involved in a three-car crash on Sunday, and was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
Although a three-year-old girl was taken to hospital as a precaution, no one was hurt in the accident.
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The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that a 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving.
ITV confirmed Ant is seeking treatment again and that they are “reviewing options” for the rest of the series.
“ITV has taken a joint decision with Ant and Dec’s team not to broadcast Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.
“We will be reviewing options for the last two episodes of the series (March 31 and April 7) which would not feature Ant who is taking time off to seek treatment.
“We very much hope that he gets the help that he needs.”
A spokesperson for McPartlin said: “Ant has decided to go back into treatment and step down from his current TV commitments. He has spoken with Dec and ITV today and asked for time off for the foreseeable future.
“As such Saturday Night Takeaway will not be going ahead this Saturday.”
