BRITAIN'S Got Talent has released a first look at its new series - as hosts Ant and Dec are REPLACED in a huge shake up.
Stephen Mulhern is set to fill the shoes of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for the magic-themed special of the long-running show.
The first look clip at the one-off episode of Britain's Got Talent sees former magician Stephen, 45, receive a mysterious phone call.
The Britain's Got More Talent host is seen getting comfortable in front of the TV in his Christmas pyjamas in the teaser video.
Grabbing a bowl of popcorn, he switches on the TV to watch the special episode of Britain's Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician.
But, before the show can get started, Stephen gets a call saying Ant, 47, and Dec, 47, are off sick and he will need to stand in.
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"Hello! How are you doing boys? You're not well? Of course I'll do it," Stephen says down the phone. "Leave it to me!"
"I knew this day would come," he adds, before pulling out a magic wand and waving it, saying: "Take me to the studio!"
He then magically appears in the BGT studio in front of the live studio audience and the judging table, surrounded by dancers.
Elsewhere in the clip, it shows fans a taste of the competition, which sees Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and magic legend Penn Jillette on the judging panel.
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"I think we're in for a real treat tonight," Alesha, 44, can be heard saying, as Amanda, 51, chimed in: "It was so slick, so professional."
It reveals the magicians competing for the title, including former BGT stars Richard Jones, Tony, Marc Spelman, Kevin James and Magical Bones.
The group will also be joined by The Clairvoyants, Colin Cloud, Mandy Muden, Eric Chien and spooky BGT character The Witch.
Britain’s Got Talent The Ultimate Magician showcases the very best magicians from the Got Talent shows globally.
The magical acts will perform, and the winner will be chosen by the theatre audience – but who will be crowned the Ultimate Magician and take away the £50,000 prize?
This special one-off show will air on Sunday, December 18, at 8pm on ITV.
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