Ant and Dec to sign new £40m ITV deal

Ant and Dec will pocket £20 million each when they sign a new three-year contract with ITV next week, according to reports.

The duo will fly back to the UK from Los Angeles to finalise the new deal within the next few days. They have been in the States to record a pilot of new gameshow Wanna Bet? for the ABC network.

A source told The Sun: "This is a jaw-dropping deal as ITV is paying huge money for Ant and Dec. But then again they are two of the channel's main faces.

"It's an immense amount - but Ant and Dec are worth every penny. Everyone at ITV is extremely excited. The terms of the contract are being finalised."

ITV chief Michael Grade confirmed: "We are currently in discussions with Ant and Dec. Obviously, this is a very important deal for ITV."