Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
This weekend's episode of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will go ahead without a live studio audience.
It'll mark the first time in the show's history that the boys will take to the stage without a crowd to bounce off.
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ITV released a statement this week, 'Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will go ahead this weekend without a studio audience.'
'Our priority is safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved.'
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The statement continues, 'The show will be made with a reduced production crew and in accordance with the latest guidance from Public Health England.'
'The team are looking forward to bringing our viewers a brilliant show on Saturday evening.'
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Many other shows have been cancelled
The Saturday Night Takeaway isn't the only show making moves to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
James Corden announced his late night talk show in the US has been put on hold for the time being.
— James Corden (@JKCorden) March 13, 2020
The Ellen Show followed suit, 'we have decided to suspend production completely until March 30th.'
'We just want to take every precaution to ensure that we do our part to keep everyone healthy.'
'I love you guys, and can’t wait to come back. I’m already bored.'
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 13, 2020
Meanwhile, Dancing With The Stars Ireland pushed their finale show forward with the dancers performing to an empty audience.
'Following the government directive on having no more than 100 people gather indoors, there will be no audience at Dancing with the Stars for the remainder of the series.'
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— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) March 15, 2020
Meanwhile, this year's Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled.
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