Ant McPartlin returned to TV screens with a bang on Saturday night as he became emotional while listening to a Britain's Got Talent's act discuss he and his wife's IVF struggles.
In scenes filmed in January, before McPartlin stepped down from his presenting duties after being charged with drink driving, the TV presenter is seen tearing up at magician Mark Spelmann's story.
Londoner Spelmann wowed presenting duo Ant and Dec with his magic trick that involved a Rubik's cube, crayons and his wife's favourite book.
In a heartfelt moment, Spelmann said the real magic was the birth of his daughter, who was born through IVF, as he shocked the audience with the trick which involved a video of his child matching choices the judges had made.
Ant and Dec ran out from the side of the stage to press the golden buzzer, sending Spelmann straight through to the semi-finals.
ICYMI: Hope you've got a comical amount of hankies up that sleeve @IamSPELMANN, because we're all gonna need one... 😢😢😢 #BGT pic.twitter.com/AESrbm1wGa
— Britain's Got Talent (@BGT) April 14, 2018
"You got me in tears, man - remarkable," McPartlin told the contestant.
The TV duo were united on screen for the first time since McPartlin was charged with drink driving on March 22 following a road traffic collision on March 18. He is due to appear in court on April 16.
McPartlin is expected to be seen throughout the Britain's Got Talent auditions, which run to the end of May, but will be absent from the full week of live shows, which Declan Donnelly will present solo. Ant and Dec have fronted BGT since the show's inception in 2007.
Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden returned as judges in Saturday night's episode, which saw an acrobat, an escapologist, a gospel choir and a dance troupe make it through to the next stage of the competition.
Britain's Got Talent fans welcomed seeing Ant back on screens, with many taking to Twitter to say they were glad to see Ant and Dec reunited.
Thank you #BGMT for all of the Ant & Dec content you blessed us with 😍💙
— Sophie (@humbug83) April 14, 2018
I know it's prerecorded but it's been great having Ant back on the tv this weekend @antanddec #BritainsGotTalent
— Charl 💋 (@chazzyj) April 14, 2018
Even though I know it’s pre-recorded seeing Ant and Dec together on Britain’s Got Talent is making my soul COMPLETE
— Talia (@Talia244) April 14, 2018
Great to have Britain’s Got Talent back on the aul TV and Ant & Dec together on there, just perfect 👌🏻🙌🏻 #BGT
— Fiona Kenny (@KennyFiona) April 14, 2018
Hi Ant & Dec,
— Laura Kerby (@LauraKerby1978) April 15, 2018
Britains Got Talent was GREAT last night!
I know it was pre-recorded, but it was so good to see you back on tv Ant!
It was also good seeing you Dec!
Continued good luck in your recovery Ant & all my love, thoughts & prayers to you & to you too Dec!
Love, Laura.
XXXX
Seeing @antanddec together on screen tonight was so wonderful ❤️ Dec getting angry during Wonky Donkey made my night 😂 Sending Ant lots of love X #BGT #BGMT
— Nadine Erskine (@NadineErskine) April 14, 2018
Britain's Got Talent returns to TV3 and UTV next Saturday at 8pm.
