Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly
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In this series finale episode, hosts Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin celebrate reaching their 80th episode by hosting a humorous end-of-series awards ceremony. Throughout the episode, they reflect on listener stories, memorable moments, and surprising discoveries while teasing upcoming plans to record episodes from Australia during their stint hosting I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Special guest Joel Dommett crashes the awards show in a full tuxedo, joining the hosts to present awards for the biggest laughs, most unexpected moments, and listener highlights before enduring a leg-waxing finale.
The hosts and guest debate previous listener submissions, vote on categories like best listener disappointment and biggest betrayal, and review standout moments from the entire series run. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic between the two hosts, complete with good-natured bickering about missed phone calls and past mistakes. The episode blends nostalgic reflection with chaotic comedy, culminating in a memorable live leg-waxing segment featuring Joel Dommett and Irish dancing.
The episode opens with a series of product adverts before Ant and Dec introduce themselves and the show.
Progressive and Santander sponsor segments are interspersed, providing insurance and savings information to listeners.
Ant and Dec reveal a cake and celebrate the 80th episode with playful banter and cake‑cutting antics.
Ant and Dec talk about their upcoming trip to Australia for "I'm a Celebrity" and plans to record future podcasts from there.
They present and discuss the winners for categories such as Most Unexpected Discovery and Most Disappointing Moment for a Listener.
The hosts announce the end‑of‑series awards show and explain the categories and voting process.
The episode concludes with final thanks, a brief recap, and a note of appreciation for the audience.
Guest Joel Dommett joins the show for a light‑hearted segment, including a playful awards mock‑ceremony and banter with the hosts.
The hosts attempt a Guinness World Record for the most bananas peeled and eaten in one minute, with comedic commentary and failure.
Ant and Dec reflect on the journey of the podcast, discuss what they might change in season two, and thank listeners.
Ant and Dec outline the end‑of‑show plan, discussing a big performance and cake.
They announce a special item, Caroline's t‑shirt, to be used in the finale.
Ant and Declan present a red velvet cake to celebrate their 80th episode milestone, though guest Fatia immediately suspects it might be a prank.
Discovering Bethan is Realdebate
Ant learns that Bethan is an actual name, expressing complete disbelief and demanding proof that people are actually named Bethan.
Spotting Ant's Facedebate
The hosts debate whether a dog's anatomy genuinely resembles Ant's facial expressions, leading to much confusion and laughter.
GCSE Revision Guide Disappointmentstory
A listener shares that he won a competition for GCSE revision guides back when he was fifteen, but the prize books arrived two weeks after he finished his exams.
Bear Safari Betrayaldebate
Ant expresses genuine anger and betrayal after discovering that Declan went on a bear safari in a hotel without knocking on his door to invite him.
Banana World Record Attemptstory
Ant attempts the Guinness World Record for peeling and eating the most bananas in one minute, ultimately managing only one edible banana.
Reflecting on Live Televisioninsight
Joel Dommett shares how Ant and Declan's advice a decade ago taught him to embrace joy and have fun rather than stressing over autocue mistakes.
Joel Dommett Leg Waxingstrategy
Joel Dommett endures having his leg waxed on the office table as a comedic grand finale to the end-of-series awards ceremony.
“He squints, reads it again, smiles and says, dang, that's a good offer.”
“I was a massive saver.”
“The winner of Most Unexpected Discovery is Ant discovering Bethan is a real name.”
“The current record to beat is eight bananas.”
It’s the Hanging Out Awards Show Special this week, and who better to host than TV’s very own Ant & Dec?! The boys go all out, with cake, decorations and a whole host of awards, including ‘Most Disappointing Listener Moment’ but the ceremony doesn’t quite go to plan when it’s gatecrashed by none other than Joel Dommett! There’s also a VERY special announcement for all you at home and things take a seriously strange turn as Ant’s vision for the final episode comes true…Keep sending your correspondence in! Send to [email protected]. Sign off your email with the name you’d like us to use. If you’d rather we didn’t mention your surname, simply leave it out. And if you’d like a full-name shout-out, throw the whole thing in there! ----- 00:00 - Coming Up00:40 - Cake In The Studio02:25 - A VERY Special Announcement!07:20 - The Awards Show10:20 - Best Spot Of Ant’s Face14:00 - Most Disappointing Moment For Listener19:40 - Season 2…?!26:10 - Joel Dommett Is Here!29:00 - Best Way To Celebrate33:45 - Best Moment Of The Series37:16 - Ant Vs Banana World Record42:40 - Joel On Fatherhood & The Masked Singer50:30 - Caroline’s Tap Shoes50:56 - The Big Finale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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