Ant and Dec tease SMTV Live return as Geordie duo celebrate 30 years presenting together

Rumours are flying that the National Television Award-winning presenters might bring back the beloved show

It's going to be a big year for Ant and Dec.

The Geordie duo celebrate 30 years presenting together this year, as they pick up their 19th NTA best presenter award.

And now a rumour is flying that they'll be celebrating with a return to one of their most popular projects.

The Mirror reports a cryptic comment could mean hit Saturday morning show SMTV Live could be back "later this year".

The show originally ran from August 1998 until December 2003 and they could be returning to it nearly 17 years after it finished.

Speaking to the Radio Times at National Television Awards, 43-year-old Dec said: "Watch this space.

"We might do something a little bit later in the year but we’ll let you know when we’ve got more firm plans.”

Ant, 43, added that they already have a busy schedule this year.

He said: "We’ve got Takeaway starting very soon, we’re working on that and putting the finishing touches to that, it starts very soon.

"Britain’s Got Talent is back, we’re working on that. Then back off to the jungle again for I’m A Celebrity at the end of the year.

"And that’s series 20 which we mentioned so that’s going to be a big one.”

Dec then added: "Series 20 for I’m A Celebrity and that will be the 30th year me and Ant have been working together so it’s our 30th anniversary so we might do something for that later on in the year…”

And that's what people think might be a hint about SMTV.

The presenters had enjoyed another successful night at the NTAs, and thanked fans for their continuing support.

Taking to the stage to accept the NTA, Ant said: "On the way in we had our usual chat about this being the year we don't win it, and we were like 'look it's been a great run, we're very lucky to do what we do' and then you go and do this to us again.

"Thank you, we are more grateful and more humble as the years go on and we really do thank you from the bottom of our hearts."