Saturday Night Takeaway fans were in for a treat this weekend as Ant and Dec and their SMTV co-star Cat Deeley recreated their spoof comedy Chums.
The trio hosted their Saturday morning kids show from 1998 to 2003, with one hugely popular segment seeing them create a parody of TV show Friends, with Dec and Cat starring as lovebirds.
And Saturday night saw the gang recreate their classic show with the likes of Sting, Steps, Emily Atack and Brian McFadden joining in the fun.
It’s back! Saturday Night Takeaway fans were in for a treat this weekend as Ant and Dec and their SMTV co-star Cat Deeley recreated their spoof comedy Chums
Fans of Chums will remember that the end of the series saw Dec finally marry the woman of his dreams Cat, with a star-studded guest list that included none other than Mariah Carey as a bridesmaid.
Fast-forward 20 years and while Dec and Cat think they’re preparing to celebrate their big anniversary, little do they know that they’re not actually married as Ant forgot to get their marriage certificate signed all those years ago.
In the remake of their hilarious comedy, Ant gets ordained and prepares to marry the pair for real – with a host of big names making special guest appearances.
Kiss the bride: The hugely popular segment saw them create a parody of TV show Friends, with Dec and Cat starring as lovebirds
Star-studded: And Saturday night saw the gang recreate their classic show with the likes of Sting, Steps, Emily Atack, Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford and Brian McFadden joining in the fun
As well as Chums regulars from back in the day (Steps and Brian), newer faces make an appearance including Emily Atack as Dec and Cat’s daughter and This Morning’s Eammon and Ruth as Cat’s parents.
Sting also pops up to insult Dec, while Simon Pegg and Joe Lycett also take part.
Watching the hilarity unfold, viewers took to Twitter to share their nostalgia over the sketch from their childhood.
Way back when: Fans of Chums will remember that the end of the series saw Dec finally marry the woman of his dreams Cat, with a star-studded guest list that included none other than Mariah Carey as a bridesmaid
Whoops! Fast-forward 20 years and while Dec and Cat think they’re preparing to celebrate their big anniversary, little do they know that they’re not actually married as Ant forgot to get their marriage certificate signed all those years ago
‘I maybe on the wrong side of 30, but seeing @antanddec @catdeeley back in that flat is making me smile like a kid again’ said one.
While another remarked: ‘A lot of time for Chums being back on my telly give it a full season!’
‘Chums is making me feel so nostalgic with Steps and Brian McFadden’ tweeted a third.
Look who it is: In the remake of their hilarious comedy, Ant gets ordained and prepares to marry the pair for real – with a host of big names making special guest appearances
Guest stars: As well as Chums regulars from back in the day (Steps and Brian), newer faces make an appearance including Emily Atack as Dec and Cat’s daughter
What a treat: TV’s Eamonn and Ruth also made a special appearance in the sketch
Joining the sun: Simon Pegg also appeared via video call as Ant’s big time Hollywood pal
‘I feel like I’m 10 years old again!!’ gushed an excited forth watcher.
A fifth shared: ‘Not gonna lie, chums has made me cry a little.so nostalgic.’
With another adding: ‘OMG! This is amazing!!’
Earlier in the show, viewers were left thrilled as it was revealed that Cat was a guest on the ITV show and had reunited with her SMTV co-stars.
Throwback: Watching the hilarity unfold, viewers took to Twitter to share their nostalgia over the sketch from their childhood
At the beginning of the show, fans were in for a treat as Cat suddenly joined the boys on screen in a dazzling fuchsia dress.
Taking to social media, many were quick to share their excitement at the presenter taking part in the entertainment show.
‘SM:TV live throwback!’ commented one person.
Back together: Saturday Night Takeaway fans were in for a treat this weekend as Ant and Dec’s SMTV co-star Cat Deeley made a special guest appearance on the show
Nostalgia: The trio hosted their Saturday morning kids show from 1998 to 2003, with fans having been calling for a reunion for years
While another remarked: ‘THIS MAKES ME SMILE SO SO SO MUCH.’
‘Absolutely love seeing Ant, Dec and Cat back together! Makes me feel old!’ remarked a third.
‘Oh my days Cat Deeley’ exclaimed an excited fourth viewer.
Reunited: Saturday night saw many get their wish as the gang reunited, with Cat, 44, featuring in Ant and Dec’s undercover segment, while also starring in a remake of their spoof comedy Chums
Looking good: At the beginning of the show, fans were in for a treat as Cat suddenly joined the boys, 45, on screen in a dazzling fuchsia dress
With another adding: ‘Cat Deeley has not aged in 20 years.’
Meanwhile, later in the show, Cat was hilariously duped by her pals as she unwittingly appeared in their undercover segment.
The hosts donned disguises and recruited a team of helpers into tricking Cat during a promotional day for her new children’s book.
Thrilled: Taking to social media, many were quick to share their excitement at the presenter taking part in the entertainment show
The pair hilariously photobombed the star as she posed in a photoshoot, while Ant donned a koala costume and wreaked havoc behind her as she read a story.
The prank culminated in a fire being set behind her with the sprinklers being set off, causing chaos in the studio.
Though Cat rescued the koala from the fire, thinking it was a work experience student inside, she later said in the studio that if she’d known it was Ant, she wouldn’t have bothered.
Saturday Night Takeaway continues Saturday at 7pm on ITV.
Oh dear! Meanwhile, later in the show, Cat was hilariously duped by her pals as she unwittingly appeared in their undercover segment
Uh oh: The pair hilariously photobombed the star as she posed in a photoshoot, while Ant donned a koala costume and wreaked havoc behind her as she read a story
Chaos: The prank culminated in a fire being set behind her with the sprinklers being set off, causing chaos in the studio