Chronological coverage updated 12th September 2026 15:13.
Update 1 · 12th September 2026
Ant and Dec Poke Fun at 'Queuegate' Scandal During Podcast Discussion
Presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made light of one of television's most famous recent public relations blunders during an episode of their podcast, Hanging Out.
While discussing the arrival of the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum—marking its first display in the UK in nearly 1,000 years—the pair considered attending together but anticipated heavy crowds.
Metro reportedly quoted Ant McPartlin (Television presenter) as saying: “I’d like to jump the queue”.
Metro reportedly quoted Declan Donnelly (Television presenter) as saying: “I’m not sure about TV presenters skipping queues. I don’t think that’s going to end well.”.
Context Behind the 'Queuegate' Joke
The exchange delivered an unmistakable reference to the September 2022 controversy when former This Morning co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield faced severe public backlash over allegations of queue-jumping to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state.
Metro reportedly quoted Holly Willoughby (Former This Morning presenter) as saying: “The rules were that we would be quickly escorted around the edges to a platform at the back. In contrast, those paying their respects walked along a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause.”.
Exploring a Civilian 'I'm A Celebrity' Format
Later in the podcast, the pair turned their attention to potential developments for their hit reality show I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, expressing enthusiasm for testing a non-famous cast format similar to Big Brother where audiences get to know unknown participants over time.
- Ant and Dec referenced Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's 2022 queueing scandal during a discussion on their podcast.
