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Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly (born 25 September 1975) is an English television presenter, television producer, comedian, former singer, rapper and actor. He is best known for working alongside Ant McPartlin as part of the presenting duo Ant & Dec. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Donnelly came to prominence, alongside McPartlin, in the children's drama series Byker Grove, with both men establishing successful careers as television presenters, in which they are most known for presenting SMTV Live (between 1998 and 2001), I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! alongside Ant McPartlin (2002–2017, 2019–) and Holly Willoughby (2018) and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024), and Britain's Got Talent (since 2007). Other notable highlights of Donnelly's career alongside McPartlin include presenting PokerFace, Push the Button, Pop Idol, and Red or Black?, being hosts of charity appeal Text Santa (between 2011 and 2014), and also performing as pop music duo PJ & Duncan.

Quick facts about Declan Donnelly

  • Full name: Declan Donnelly
  • Born: 1975-09-25
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q3182552

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Who is Declan Donnelly?

Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly (born 25 September 1975) is an English television presenter, television producer, comedian, former singer, rapper and actor.

What nationality is Declan Donnelly?

Declan Donnelly is United Kingdom.

When was Declan Donnelly born?

Declan Donnelly was born on 1975-09-25.

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