Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were in high spirits on Saturday as they joined the celebrations for Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade at St. James’ Park following the football club’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool.
The iconic TV duo, both 49, beamed and waved to the cameras from the stands of the stadium while an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to celebrate the momentous victory with an open-top bus parade.
For the occasion, Ant looked smart casual in a black Newcastle United classic football T-shirt and an oversized blazer as he posed alongside his best friend, Dec.
Meanwhile, Dec appeared delighted, sporting a black button-up varsity jacket, a plain black T-shirt and trousers.
The parade, which marked the club’s first major trophy in 70 years, set off from St. James’ Park at 4:30pm, with the streets packed with hundreds of thousands of adoring fans, creating an electric atmosphere.
The open-top bus made its way to the Town Moor, where a ticketed Q&A session with Newcastle legends such as Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer took place.
Ant McPartlin (left) and Declan Donnelly (right) were in high spirits on Saturday as they joined the celebrations for Newcastle United’s Trophy Parade at St. James’ Park
The iconic TV duo, both 49, celebrated from the stadium as an estimated 200,000 jubilant Newcastle supporters lined the streets to join in the celebrations with an open-top bus parade
The current squad also took to the stage at 6:30pm to salute their supporters.
Speaking to Toon fans Ant and Dec on Sky Sports, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said: ‘It’s unbelievable. I didn’t know what to expect today.
‘I was hoping for something really special and hoping the weather would be good, but this is incredible, absolutely mind-blowing.’
Seemingly overcome with emotion, Eddie added: ‘I hoped a few people would turn up, but there’s people hanging from lampposts, out of buildings, I hope everyone is already and stays healthy.
He continued: ‘When you go to a new club you never know if people will understand your character but I am who I am.
‘The people have been brilliant, I can’t thank them enough the way they have embraced me and my family. I’m just glad to have given them some joy.’
Earlier in the day, Ant and Dec were spotted entering the chairman’s entrance at St. James’ Park after posing for photos and signing autographs for supporters.
A full screening of the Carabao Cup final was held at 2pm. While the streets and buildings were adorned in black and white ahead of the festivities. Numerous celebrity guests were also in attendance.
For the occasion, Ant looked smart-casual in a black Newcastle United classic football T-shirt paired with a blazer as he and Dec took to the stage to host the Carabao Cup final screening
Meanwhile, Dec appeared delighted, wearing a black button-up varsity jacket, a plain black T-shirt, and the football club’s scarf
The duo exuded energy on stage, getting the large crowd of fans fired up as the celebrations finally got underway
Earlier this month, Newcastle United won their first domestic trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup
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Thousands of Newcastle supporters turn out to celebrate historic Carabao Cup win in style as Toon Army line the streets ahead of open-top bus parade
Former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand, reflecting on the club’s journey, said: ‘We were dubbed ‘the entertainers’, a great title to have but unfortunately we weren’t able to win anything.
‘I think this team has got a bit more grit and determination, we might have been a bit more flamboyant but sometimes you need to be a bit more practical.’
He continued: ‘What’s special about this group is these set of supporters, none of these players will be supported again like this no matter where we go.’
The parade proceeded through Haymarket and onto the Great North Road before arriving at Town Moor at 5pm.
The squad took to the stage at 6:30pm, and the night concluded with a light show sponsored by Sela.
Sky Sports and Newcastle’s official YouTube channel broadcast the event live.
After the celebrations Ant and Dec took to their joint Instagram account to share a slew of snaps, including this throwback snap
In another snap, the pair couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they posed for a snap with the players
Meanwhile, in another snap, Dec could be seen screaming for joy towards the camera as a player got lifted up behind him
Ant and Dec also shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the large crowd that turned up to support the football club
During the day, the duo also boarded the open-top bus parade to celebrate the momentous victory
In the stadium, they also beamed as they proudly held up the Carabao Cup for a photo
Earlier this month, Ant and Dec were seen roaring in celebration as Newcastle beat Liverpool at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle United secured their first major trophy since they won the 1955 FA Cup final; ending a 70-year trophy drought for the Toon.
The Saturday Night Takeaway hosts and Newcastle natives were seen celebrating as Dan Burn scored the first in the game just moments before half-time.
Snaps showed the pair proudly sporting their Newcastle scarves as they tentatively watched on from the stands.
Ant and Dec then erupted as Newcastle scored their first goal, only to secure another soon after.