By Laura Fox For Mailonline
Published: 21:03 BST, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 21:03 BST, 13 April 2019
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They finally reunited earlier this year after his drink-drive arrest.
But Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly left Britain's Got Talent in tears on Saturday, after their amazing connection was revealed by a jaw-dropping illusionist.
Following the arrival of the masked figure X, the two presenters left fans - and the judges - utterly stunned as they took part in an audition which showed their close friendship, 30 years after meeting in 1989.
Incredible: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly left Britain's Got Talent in tears on Saturday, after their amazing connection was revealed by a jaw-dropping illusionist
Viewers were unsure what to expect following X's arrival on-stage, as he began the audition with a monologue about lifelong connections.
Following Ant's joke that the speech was about his lifelong friendship with Dec, it was revealed would be putting that connection to the ultimate test.
Taking to the stage, the pair were asked to sit on either side of X - and in a spooky twist the pair were sat in the opposite to order to how fans have come to know them.
Shell-shocked: The presenting pair took part in an incredible audition which tested their 30-year friendship
After closing their eyes, X slowly touched Ant's arm, before asking Dec to raise his hand if he felt someone touch him.
Stunning the audience, it seemed the host did feel the touch, and vice versa as X went onto touch Dec's arm in the same way.
In a shock end to
