Dec Donnelly

Declan Joseph Oliver "Dec" Donnelly (born 25 September 1975) is a British television presenter, television producer, former singer, comedian and actor from Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Dec Donnelly

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Donnelly in 2014
Born
Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly

(1975-09-25) 25 September 1975 (age 48)
EducationSt Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Cuthbert's High School
Occupation
  • Television presenter
  • television producer
  • former singer
  • comedian
  • actor
Years active1987–present
Spouse(s)
Ali Astall (m. 2015)
Children2
Websiteofficialantanddec.com

Works

He is best known for working with Ant McPartlin as part of the hosting duo Ant & Dec. Donnelly rose to fame alongside McPartlin on the children's drama series Byker Grove. Both men established successful careers as television hosts. They are best known for hosting SMTV Live (between 1998 and 2001), I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (since 2002), and Britain's Got Talent (since 2007), I'm a Celebrity...South Africa (since 2023)

Other notable highlights include hosting PokerFace, Push the Button, Pop Idol and Red or Black?. He and McPartlin have been hosts of charity appeal Text Santa (between 2011 and 2014). They also performed as pop music duo PJ & Duncan.

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