Ant and Dec have been struck down with coronavirus.

Ant and Dec to miss NTAs after being struck down with COVID

Ant and Dec to miss NTAs after being struck down with COVID

The TV presenting pair have confirmed they will miss Thursday night's (13.10.22) National Television Awards (NTAs) after they both tested positive for COVID, just days after "feeling unwell".

They wrote on their Instagram Stories: "Sadly, it's true ... we even get ill together!

"After feeling unwell a few days ago we both tested and we're positive for Covid. We're resting up at home and are so sorry we can't be at the @officialntas.

"Best of luck to everyone and get well soon to anyone else in the same boat (sic)"

The 'Saturday Night Takeaway' co-hosts are up for several prizes at the NTAs, including yet another nod in the TV Presenter category, which they have won every year since 2001.

What's more, their shows 'Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway' and 'I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' are up for The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award, while 'Britain's Got Talent', which they also co-host', has a nod for the best Talent Show.

It was first revealed the pair were unwell this week when they were forced to pull out of a 'Britain's Got Talent' special, 'Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician'.

A 'BGT' spokesperson said: "Ant and Dec are both unwell and have postponed all work commitments until they recover.

"Sadly, this means they were unable to film 'Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician'."

'Britain's Got More Talent' host Stephen Mulhern will step in for the pair.

The spokesperson added: "Whilst we wish them a speedy recovery, we are thrilled to confirm that BGT’s favourite magician, Stephen Mulhern has stepped in."

The 'BGT' spin-off is due to see 10 magicians compete for a £50,000 prize fund.