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Ant & Dec's SM:TV 'Cancelled' Clip Goes Viral
16 Feb
Summary
- A viral TikTok clip shows Ant & Dec's SM:TV Live game 'Wonkey Donkey'.
- Viewers commented the show would be 'cancelled' if aired today.
- The duo admitted the show had a shaky start before finding success.
A clip from Ant & Dec's former Saturday morning show, SM:TV Live, has resurfaced on TikTok, sparking a debate among viewers about whether the show would be considered 'cancel-worthy' by today's standards. The segment, known as 'Wonkey Donkey', involved the presenters humorously scolding young callers for incorrect answers to rhyming riddles.
Fans commenting on the viral video suggested that such content would not fly on modern television, with some lamenting the perceived loss of humor. This discussion comes as Ant and Dec reflect on their career, having previously admitted that SM:TV Live had a difficult beginning. They once feared the show's failure would force them to move back home.
The duo eventually discovered that their success with younger audiences stemmed from 'toilet humour and slapstick', contrasting with the more gentle approach of other children's programs. Ant and Dec first gained fame on 'Byker Grove' before a brief music career, eventually leading to their prominent roles on numerous prime-time shows like 'I'm A Celebrity' and 'Britain's Got Talent'.
