Saturday Night Takeaway fans break down in tears as final ever series kicks off with emotional tributes

FANS of Saturday Night Takeaway have been breaking down in tears at the opening segment of the final ever series.

Ant and Dec, the show's famous hosts, kicked off the 20th season of the beloved ITV programme by reflecting on the past.

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The pair projected some photos of themselves 20 years ago on the big screen, before moving on to their co-stars.

The comedians had a good laugh about how much their appearance has changed over the past two decades.

Fans were overjoyed to see the duo back on screen, but some were moved to tears by the knowledge that this is the last series of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Viewers took to social media to share their feelings, with one asking: "Am I tipsy or does turning on #SaturdayNightTakeaway just bring on instant tears?"

Another exclaimed: "Why am I sobbing! #saturdaynighttakeaway"

A third chimed in: "Oh Blimey, crying already!!! #SaturdayNightTakeaway"

Another nostalgic fan wrote: "‘We’ll see you for the return of Saturday night takeaway!’ Idk why but that sentence just made me burst into tears. I DONT WANT IT TO BE THE LAST SERIES."