Viewers were thrilled as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly discovered a family connection during their investigation into their ancestors.
The presenters have been looking into their roots on And And Dec’s DNA Journey, and in the final instalment on Monday they found out they carry the same unique DNA marker which can be traced back to a Viking warrior.
Fans could barely contain their excitement after the announcement.
“The fact that @antanddec are very distantly related has honestly completed my life oh my god,” said one person on Twitter.
the fact that @antanddec are very distantly related has honestly completed my life oh my god. their bond is so special ❤️ #DNAjourney
— 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐞 💍 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 ♡ (@needyxringss) November 11, 2019
“All is right with the world @antanddec are related,” said another.
All is right with the world @antanddec are related #DNAjourney
— Bev Dulson (@Bevster69) November 11, 2019
“The fact that ant and dec are distantly related is crazy town, but it also shows that soulmates really do exist, platonic or not,” said another fan.
“It’s something truly remarkable.”
the fact that ant and dec are distantly related is crazy town, but it also shows that soulmates really do exist, platonic or not. it's something truly remarkable #AntAndDecsDNAJourney
— flo🌈 is emo again (@slurpdjh) November 11, 2019
One person tweeted: “Knowing that @antanddec are related is actually more important than brexit!!!”
Knowing that @antanddec are related is actually more important than brexit!!! 🙈😂
— Chris wray (@a1aerials83) November 11, 2019
Many viewers said they had predicted the pair were related to each other.
“I knew they’d be related somehow… cousinssss,” posted one happy fan.
I knew they’d be related somehow… cousinssss @antanddec wowwww💕 #DNAjourney
— JESS X (@jessietommo1) November 11, 2019
“I knew u were related somewhere down the line, just love u both,” said another.
I knew u were related somewhere down the line, just love u both😍😍
— Jane (@Jane97358872) November 11, 2019