Overview
- Hanging Out with Ant & Dec released its first episode on January 22, with the duo saying they started the podcast because family life means they spend less time together.
- After removing the initial advert, the presenters posted a pared-back Instagram studio tour that highlighted memorabilia from their TV careers.
- Ant and Dec apologized for causing offence and deleted the original clip, which showed them pegged to a washing line with shots of feet hanging.
- Mental health charity Mind called the imagery "incredibly damaging" and used the incident to stress responsible portrayals, citing research that public attitudes to mental health worsened in 2024.
- Public criticism included calls from X Factor alum Katie Waissel to withdraw the video, while the revised promo drew a warmer response from fans.