Presidents Ant McBartlin and Declan Donnelly are set to kick off the British Got Talent semi-finals this weekend with a high-octane score.

The beloved intro duo hit the right notes while entertaining viewers with a rat-influenced intro, which is definitely a step up from PJ and Duncan’s days.

Singing and dancing their way during the show’s opening, Ant and Dec are dressed in dazzling chic outfits Lawsuits while making talent show after coronavirus lockdown.

Things started with a bang, December 44th, first reflects: “It was a strange few months.”

To which Ant, 44, also responds, “You can say that again.”

Continuing on his train of thoughts, he adds, “I missed a lot. I missed the laughter, the magic, and the mess.”

“I miss the singers, the acrobats,” the ant chime. Comedians, dancers – talent. “

December asks, “What do you think? Is it time to get everything back?” To which Ant replied dramatically, “I thought you’d never ask, let’s do it.”

Suddenly, the couple goes down in a song and joins the stage with a group of dancers singing:Let’s start, fasten, hold on tight ‘while moving to the music.

Before introducing the BGT judges, the duo gives viewers a glimpse of the virtual crowd On the huge “audience wall” behind the individual judges tables.

Ant and Dec of literally did a song and dance about welcoming the judges into the studio with Alesha Dixon for the first time in a gorgeous strapless dress as they say “if you want a vixen instead of calling Alesha Dixon”.

As comedian and actor David Walsh arrived on stage behind a wall of feathers to the boys singing, “David should always have us the least.”

After this, Amanda Holden grabbed the attention, who appeared on stage at the head of the Gold Union Jack in a stunning gold dress on the lyrics, “Silence may be golden but here is Amanda Holden.”

This year’s semi-finals referees sealed former BGT winner Ashley Banjo, who is chair of the jury Simon Cowell, after a strange bike accident in Los Angeles.

The first glimpse of the musical opening ceremony on Saturday comes after the series gave fans a sneak peek at the show’s new, socially distant jury ahead of its first semi-final this weekend.

The new setup sees each judge placing their own desks at least two meters away to ensure the display adheres to new safety guidelines during the COVID-19 crisis.

For the pre-recorded semi-finals, Amanda, Alisha, David and new judge Ashley will be seated separately to adhere to strict new guidelines, with the performances also showing to a virtual audience watching from home.

Amanda was also promoted to chair of the jury, and she joked that she would support “ musical theater all the way, ” if she had to cast a critical vote.

Simon, 60, is forced to withdraw from BGT after breaking his back during a cycling accident, and is replaced by variety star Ashley Banjo.

After news of her promotion, Amanda told MailOnline: “I will vote on the musical stage to the end if I need to cast a critical vote!”

Sources also said the sun That Amanda was the obvious choice for the Presidents to be the chair of the jury, given her appearances on the committee since the show’s inception in 2007.

An insider said, “ It makes perfect sense for Amanda to be the chair of the jury with a critical vote in a dead end.

She is the only one, other than Simon, who has been there since day one and has seen everything. She can’t wait for the responsibility to increase and definitely will take her on her way.

Eight contestants will perform in each semi-finals and the judges will choose one season to continue. The second finalist will then be chosen by public vote upon the episode broadcast.

The series will then culminate in the live final, in October, where one film will triumph as British Got Talent 2020 champion and win a £ 250,000 prize plus a coveted role in The Royal Variety Performance.

British’s Got Talent returns on Saturday 8pm on ITV.