We Didn’t Get Buzzed!!

October 5th, 2009

First of all thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who came to see us at our book signings.  The tour kicked off in our hometown of Newcastle and the amount of people that showed up was incredible. We wrote as fast as we could until our fingers nearly dropped off. We had loads of fun chatting to people and then we got to go to St James’s Park to watch the match, which made the day even better as we won 3 -1 against Plymouth! (You can watch a video of the signing here.)

Since Newcastle we’ve been to WHSmith’s in the Bluewater shopping centre and Eason’s in Dublin.  It’s great to get out there and hear first-hand what you think of the book and our website, all positive feedback so far. Thanks for all the Smarties, Chocolate Buttons and Jaffa Cakes; you’ve obviously been watching the Chocolate Challenges and are on a mission to make us big and fat! It’s the last signing on Thursday at Asda in Derby so keep an eye out on the site for more details.

On Saturday, we got into our party outfits to attend a very special birthday celebration. The Prince of Darkness himself, Mr Simon Cowell turned 50 and it turned out to be quite a knees up, it was exactly what you would expect, glamorous, star-studded and completely over the top! It was an amazing night but we’ve never been so nervous singing Happy Birthday, thankfully we didn’t get buzzed off half way through!  

Aside from all the book shenanigans we’ve had a hectic few weeks filming some new adverts for Nintendo, the first of which will be coming out later this month. We can’t tell you too much just yet as they’re still top secret, but we’ve had a lot of fun filming and can’t wait to see them on the telly.

When we’ve not been racing each other at Mario Kart or challenging each other to table tennis on Wii Sports Resort we’ve been spending a bit of time preparing to head out to Australia for the new series of ‘I’m A Celebrity…. ‘. We’ve already started having meetings and we’ll be heading out there in a few weeks time - it’s still early days, but we’re really excited as it looks like this series is going to be a cracker!  Take care and speak to you all soon.

Ant & Dec

 

 

 

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66 comments

Sue Pountney says:

Hiya,I’ve just watched ur new show ‘Push The Button’ it was absolutely wicked I loved every minute ov it!! Well done Lads I cant wait 4 nxt Sat 2cum now.Keep up the great work.It was a shame that the team from’Coventry’ didnt win as thats where I live but well done 2 de winning team.It looked sooooooo much fun,I only wish I’d found the application form 2 appear on ur show but there again I wud ov filled it in but probably wudnt ov sent it in cuz ova de past yrs I’ve applied 2 many game shows 2 try n get on them but I neva hear anythin from them so I thought wats the point in tryin cuz U just feel sad wenu dont get on2 anythin oh well dats life 4ya isnt it lads so I really enjoy watchin ur shows instead.I actually love my Sat nites in now especially wen ur on the T.V. dat is.So keep doin wat ur doin Love ya both Lads Take Care Now Love Sue xx xx xx


Ian Duxbury says:

last week, whilst on holiday in Portugal, I read a book for the first time EVER! And the book i read was yours…. great read and keeped me entertained while the wife watched the kids by the pool.
like i said great read but i found an error LOL… wonder how many other people have seen it LOL
And when we come to the BGT auditions next year we’ll remember to bring you some bacon crisps, smarties and chocolate buttons.

well done guys.

Ian Duxbury


debs smith says:

just like 2 say i read ur book while on hols in portugal, i had so many funny looks as i couldn’t stop myself from laughing, my sides hurt, and my laughter lines have somewhat got bigger. thanx very much for an entertaining week i really enjoyed it, and can’t wait 4 ur next book.


kayleigh says:

hya ant and dec thanks for sighning my book you two are fancastic and you 2 make me laugh so much and dec is fit lol anway take care u 2 write bk luv kay xx


Amy- Cambridgeshire says:

Hi just wanted to say, i have been a fan since the Byker Grove days, i feel as i have grown up with you two!! I have just finished reading your book, i have laughed and cried all the way through, it only took 3 days to finish it. You both should feel really proud at what you have achieved, take care and keep having fun!! lots of love Amy xxxxxx


Sian Archer says:

Just wanted to say that i’m loving the book! Its so good! I sometimes keep gettin confused whos who, but i soon figure it out! loving it!!


kayleigh says:

i seen your ad last night i turned the telly up and had a mouth full off my parents for it :( loved the ad. i have my pictures from the sigings in newcastle (a kind lady took some pictures while i was at the table) now in frames and hung in my bedroom wall with pride.


Rebecca says:

Hi Ant and Dec, i am really looking forward to the next series of I’m a celebrity i love it. It’s one of my favourite shows of yours really funny so excited about it, it gets better every year! And can’t wait to see the adverts, love u guys u r the best. Take care xxxxxxxxxxxxx


Sophie xxx says:

i have just started reading your book and cant put it down lol xxx


Nadia says:

love the book hade i a week and a hafe red 18 chapters so fa(and with the football dont take the mick im a plymouth argyle fan :( )


Donna Loves Ant and Dec xoxoxx says:

Hi Ant and Dec have you heard the sad news that Boyzone’s Stephen Gately he passed away and it was a tragic death also i’m just let you know also i remember when Stephen and his bandmates where on your Saturday night takeaway Show if you have that video please let me know thanks :(


Sophie xxx says:

hey,
Are u not doing any signings in the south I wish you were. i have been waiting for your book for ages!!!
good luck boyz
byeeeeee
Sophiee xx


Dave Aspland says:

On page 343 of your book, you mentin Chris Brogden. Is this the same person I knew as a friend from Middlesbough in the army in the 1960’s? Please pass my e-mail on if it is. Cheers. Fellow north easterner


Gaynor (Notts) says:

Hey guys,
Dought very much you even have the time to read your comments but i’ll write this anyway. I couldnt make your sign in at Sponden (derby) on thursday. I had to work, but my twim sister waited 3hrs in line just so she could get you lovely guys to sign a book just for me. I have always wanted to sit and have a chat with you guy, well Dec really LOL. Sorry Ant! well i just wanted to thank you for your time, Natasha (my twin) was really pleased you guys were lovely in real life. Maybe one day, i’ll get my turn to chat with you guys. Take Care xx


molly ellamxx says:

IM A BIRTHDAY GIRL IM 12 XXX


Elaine says:

i cant wait for “im a celebrity..” to start for them 2/3 weeks i have a constant smile on my face watching you take the mickey out of the celebs..my all time fav is when paul burrell did his bushtucker trail & dec was peeing himself laughing, bloody classic & of course “insania” HAHAHA.
im loving your book to, it very very good, one of my best b-day present.
love you both loads & look forward to hearing from you on here.
take care guys.
xxxxxxxxx


Chris says:

Hi lads! I’m absolutely gutted I missed you guys in Easons in Dublin - I was in London that weekend! Hope yis had a good time in Ireland! Can’t wait for new I’m A Celeb!
:)


molly ellamxx says:

hey it ma birthday tommorrow whoop whoop lol XXXX


Mark Kenneth says:

I’ve been watching you guys in britains got talent in youtube,actually this is the first time i saw you guys hosting because i really like contest like those showing their talents and then when i’m searching a program that showing talents britains got talent talents appeared and i saw you guys so amazing you make me laugh always because the two of you so fun to watch you guys make people smile ,inspire and so adorable to see..you guys rock!!!.Now i am a big fun of yours ANT and DEC ..love you guys keep up the good work and more power.I wish i could meet you guys and sing with you…yeah!!!hehehe i hope..but those only in my dreams(~.~).Well anyway i wish more blessing comes to you ANT and DEC ,more power and godbless..

Mark Kenneth de Lima
Philippines


kayleigh says:

hi, thanks for putting my picture in your fan gallery. i won’t trust taz with my book he WILL eat it and be in big,big trouble with me. only a mouth to go to iam a celebrity and rellay extied for your ads i will keep my eyes open. i haveing a bad time lately, my dad spilled the beans to my pony’s farrier how much i love ant and dec and now calls me ‘the ant and dec lover’ and asking embrassing questions i want to shout ‘iam a ant and dec fan get me out of here!’


Ellie says:

was so chuffed 2 meet u both in Derby 2day! Wanted 2 meet u 4 years-dream come true! Love ya both loads :) xxxx


carol says:

Just in from Derby had a fab time really nice to meet you guys at long last. Forgot to tell you how much i had also enjoyed reading the book not finished it yet though making it last on chapter 40. LOVE TO YOU BOTH carnt wait for I’m a celebrity my dreams came true today until next time see ya x x PPs Just wanted to say what a good job everybody at asda did and Martin the entertainments manager welldone x


T.T says:

Always enjoy reading ur blog.
I wonder if you have any picture from Mr. Simon Cowell bday ? Please share
Love you boys

Ella from US


Kayleigh says:

Yay! New blog!

Well..since your last blog..i met you at the Bluewater signing! :D (an experience i will never forget) and have won the latest competition - the signed book..which is amazing and thank you so much for filming the video!! ;)

So glad that you were able to go to the match while in Newcastle! :) and so glad that Newcastle United is doing so well too! :D
Haha..not surprised you were given so much chocolate! :P
Dec..i did get you a KitKat Chunky but wasn’t able to give you it at the time (would have been a slightly belated birthday present) ;)

Glad you had such a great time at the celebration! :D You both looked gorgeous on the night! ;)

Really can’t wait for the Nintendo adverts and I’m A Celeb! :D

Love You Loads Dec <3
xXxXxXx
Love To Both
xXxXx


sez says:

hey guys! was at ur signing in dublin but was too star struck to tell u how much i love the book!! it made me realise that as long as u’v been on tv i’ve been watcthing. literally seen every show u’ve ever done!!! totally love u guys, never leave our screens xxxxxxxxxxxx


Sophie says:

I cant remember if I have said before but I loved the book. Great to find out more about you. Love the photos in it too and the captions!

Dont wanna spoil it too much for people but I think my fave chapter was Ant’s wedding/stag do! Hilarious :D

The last few pages actually brought tears to my eyes!

Love you! xx


Ellie says:

same here Lindsay :)

So excited! :)

xx


carol says:

Not long to go now this time tomorrow I will of meet Ant and Sexy DEC and have my book signed. My lovely hubby Ant is driving me to Derby bless him carnt wait.. . . I wont sleep tonight. What time is everybody else getting there? We are getting there early about 8ish. I am taking my copy which ive nearly finished dont want to get to the end of it and wont have the receipt oops see you all there x x


Laura says:

hi guys,
Lovin’ the book it’s GREAT. Im on chapter 15 at the moment, i can’t put it down & i don’t really read books!!!
i can’t wait until i’m a celeb, & the nintendo advert!!!
well done boys!!!
Love you with all my heart,
Laura
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


Sarah Ghirardo says:

I have just started reading the book, it is so funny. Top job boys


nicky parker says:

Just tell the people in asda u brought it from asda… they didnt need 2 c the recipt wen i went 2 bluewater


jackie says:

i would like to say well done on your book,i cant put it down its so funny. The bit about the Eee,eeee,eeee lady had me in stitches,didnt know if i was bad for still laughing even though i knew she had no tongue ha ha.Cant wait to see you both back on our tellys as i have been resorting to watching engy bengy just to get my fix.you two truely are a lovely pair xx


Lindsay says:

I’m gonna take my book i got from amazon & hope they will still sign it :) If not i’ll buy another one there xx


Chelsie Mitchell says:

Loving your book and thankyou for being so lovely at the book signing at Bluewater :) I had a great day xxxxxxxxxx


Ellie says:

hey,is it really true that you need a recipt for the asda book signing? I pre-ordered my copy from amazon ages ago and I can’t really afford another one :(

Can’t wait to see the boys tho…been a fan for years! :)

Who else is going? xx


kathy says:

hi guys really need to know if your coming my way Milton Keynes been holding off buying books just in case so hope so kathy xxx


mandy says:

hi all, looking forward to seeing ant & sexy dec on thrusday in derby, but reading ur posts one person put u have to take a asda reciept for the book or buy it there, but not everyone is going to buy there books from asda, i brought mine from whsmiths, so i hope they still sign the book as ive waited yrs to meet then both but espeicaly DEC, can any one enlighten me on this & will they still sign the book no matter where u brought it from , thanx guys, love u dec xxxx


Martine says:

Loved the bit about Simon Cowell’s birthday.
Can’t wait to see what you’ve done with Nintendo ^-^

Good luck in Australia - hope you’ll stay safe and healthy :3

I really wish I lived in the UK - could you maybe think about uploading the best bits? :3


emsydi says:

yay, glad you liked the Jaffa cakes! I bought them for you both. Was great to finally meet you!
Emsx


Lindsay says:

Hi Boys
Love the book, can’t wait to see you at Derby on thurday! So excited :D Looking forward to seeing the Nintendo ads too!
Love you both
xxxxxx


Nikki says:

I’m sorry but that is shocking about the signing in Asda,Derby……what about people like me who pre-ordered the book off the internet 6wks before it was released?

I took my book to Waterstones in Newcastle, no recipt & they never moaned……

Shocking!


Sarah says:

You boys are fantastic. I have never recovered from you leaving sm.tv although I never miss Takeaway, BGT or Celebrity. The book was great so thanks for that.

I have asked for Dec in my Xmas stocking every year for the last however many but have so far been disappointed ….. do you think that could possibly, maybe, grovellingly, hopefully be remedied this year. lol (In my dreams!)

Good luck with the forthcoming regular and perhaps a new show or two. You are true inspirations.

xxxxxxx


martin says:

Hi all just to let you all know that if you are going to the derby store on Thursday they will open the queue at 9:30 and boys will be there at 12:30. you will need to bring your asda receipt for book you bring along with you or you can buy the book whilst you queue up.(£10) they will cap the queue due to time restraints and it will be first come basis.


hayley says:

glad you had lost of fun doing ur book signing i wish i could of gone but to far whats so unfair but im sure i will meet you to soon ok take cate love you both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


Chocolate EClaire says:

Hi Guys,
Looks like you’ve had a fun packed few weeks and a few more to come. Simon Cowell’s party seemed to be fun and you had a good time.
I also hope you had a good time in Dublin on Saturday signing your book.
Look after your selves.
Talk soon.
Love Claire xxoo


Alex :) says:

wooooooooh im a celeb !!!! its soo funny to watch celeb’s suffer ( except you’s ) :) well… maybe sometimes you’s but… changing subject…

love the new blog x

all my love

alex x newcastle…:D


Jade Cook says:

Hiyaa!!!!

Love the new blog! XXx :) Nice to hear from you again! xXx
Would It be possible for you to put your fanmail address on the website? :)
Because I was thinking of sending you a letter but I’m not sure what address It Is. Xxx If you could that would be great! :)
Lots Of Love Jade XxxXxXxx


Kirsty says:

Glad its all going well. Looking forward to “I’m A Celebrity” have a great time in Australia. I’ve already said elsewhere but will say it again your book is brilliant. What was the answer to the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire question? I have to say I agree with Ant and would have done the same when you watch at home and the person says what they think thats what they are left with - coincidence!!!
Take care.
Kirsty
xxx


Chloe says:

Thank you for updating your blog! :) is great to hear of all the fun stuff youve been doing :) I cant believe i cant go to any of the signings…I was and am so gutted! simon party sounds like a right lot of laughs :) cant wait for Im a Celeb… it will be great, and hope the new adverts turn out well :)
xxxxxxxxxxx
ps. has there been a final chocolate challenge? if there has i dont think i have seen it


Melanie Y. says:

Hope you guys didn’t eat the soup at Simon’s b-day party. Ryan Seacrest posted a pic of it on his twitter - said “Simon” in noodle letters. Strange. If you did, then hope it was good.

Melanie o.O


AbbylovesDecDonnelly xx & Ant Mcpartlin xx says:

I loved this blog! . A real insight into what you have been up to & I am looking forward to I’m a Celebrity! . And seeing the new advert!
I just wanted to say 2 things to you both. It was lovely to meet you both when dad & I came to Blue Water on the 26th Sept! . I was really excited and when I met you both . I have to be honest I was a little nervous but soon got over it!. I am so glad I managed to speak with you both and I am glad you got the card! . Oh by the way I did manage to read the book & finish it at the weekend! . I thought the bit at the very was end was lovely & it bought a tear to my eye because it was so sweet! . Now that I have met you both . I can’t stop smiling! . You have a made your fan very happy. Take Care & Speak soon! xx


Amy W xx says:

Well Happy Birthday Mr Simon Cowell! cant wait for the adverts i love the Wii and cant wait for im a celebrity..!
if ya wana come visit me ;-) i am in the Manchester Royal Childrens Hospital..ward 85 lol.. keep working n posting xx
love yas xx


Claire says:

I can’t believe I’m looking forward to a release of an add. But anything with you guys in it has got to be brilliant!!! :)


Sandra McKean says:

Hi Ant, Hi Dec It was great to see you at Bluewater and I hope you liked your Birthday card Dec ! Happy diving !! I finished the book and I have to say IT WAS BRILLIANT - it usually takes me ages to finish a book but I just couldn’t put your book down - Well done both of you Love n hugs Sandra x x


ash47 says:

can’t wait to see the Nintendo adverts. looking forward to I’m a Celeb…. as well.


Katy-Ann says:

Ant you’r relly funny in I’m A Celebrity…


Hayley says:

Hi Ant and Dec!
Hope you had fun at mr Cowell`s party jealous much! hope you had fun cant wait to see the adverts and definatly I`M A CELEB! looking forward to all your projects love you two xxx


Jenna (petition pusher) says:

Thanks for the update! Gutted I couldn’t make the book singings a one and only opportunity and I am in hospital :( Sod’s law. Glad lots of fans had the chance to meet you, many who have never met you before and that every one is loving the book! Well done I hear it’s top 4 in the Hardback sales this week! Cheers lads. So happy I campaigned for this website and your fans love it! That makes the hard work worth while. All the Best Jenna x0×0x


Suzanne says:

For those overseas/out of country fans having trouble getting the book - if you go on the website http://www.amazon.co.uk you should be able to order it and they will ship it to you now matter where you live. Hope this helps and gets the book into your hands!


Becca says:

Woooo can’t wait for im a celebrityyy (Y) And can’t wait to see the adverts, i lovee my Nintendo Wii :-)
Lovee You Both withh all me heart <3 (LL) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


michelle from holland says:

Hey Boys,

Oh I wish I was living in England. I would love to see the new series of I’m a Celeb… I hope you will be posting some of the clips.

I saw your Newcastle United are on the top in the league. Well done! We are (FC Twente, my home football team) are on top since this weekend of the Dutch premier league. So excited (”I’m over the MOOOON!!” as Dec would say :D).

I hope you have a good time in Australia! And I hope you keep blogging! Can’t wait for the next one. And I hope I can get the book somehow. Still can’t get it in Holland and I’m very down about it. Really sad ;( ;(.

Lots of love and kisses!!!

Michelle


Lauren says:

Hiya Ant and Dec, I’m reading the book at the moment and really enjoying it! Looking forward to seeing you on telly again! x


Jude says:

Wooo I can’t wait to see the new ads.

Looking forward to I’m a Celeb too.

Loads of love
Jude
xxx


bec- Australia says:

i got the book on friday (australian time) and i read the book in 3 days i enjoyed the book its was brillant. cant wait for Im a celebrity to start


Jiang Zhang says:

Can not believe, I am the first. Hello Ant and Dec, This is Jiang from China.


Ellie - Adelaide South Australia says:

New blog!

I can’t WAIT until you come to Australia! Lot’s of spiders around Ant..

Hope you guys are staying safe, take care!

Love from Ellie, South Australia.

p.s - I would like to see Ant and Dec go head to head doing a Bush Tucker Trial instead of a new chocolate challenge! I think it’d be hilarious!

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