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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly take time out to enjoy a round of golf following the return of Britain's Got Talent and 40 semi-finalists

They recently admitted to considering quitting Britain's Got Talent after feeling like they were 'side-lined' on the series. 

But Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 44, appeared to take time out of their hectic presenting schedule to fit in a round of golf on Sunday. 

The Geordie duo, who front the ITV talent show, revealed the names of the 40 semi-finalists on Sunday night ahead of the first pre-recorded semi-final next Saturday.  

Searching: Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 44, appeared to take time out of their hectic presenting schedule to fit in a round of golf on Sunday

Searching: Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 44, appeared to take time out of their hectic presenting schedule to fit in a round of golf on Sunday

Ant appeared less-impressed as he searched for his ball among the heather in the rough - much to the amusement of Dec. 

The presenter wore a light blue fleece paired with dark navy shorts as he joined his co-presenter on the fairway. 

Meanwhile Dec appeared to be natural on the course as he took a shot on the putting green before wheeling his golf caddy to the next hole. 

Tense: Ant appeared less-impressed as he searched for his ball among the heather in the rough - much to the amusement of Dec

Tense: Ant appeared less-impressed as he searched for his ball among the heather in the rough - much to the amusement of Dec

The TV star tucked his smart white polo shirt into his navy knee-length shorts and finished his look with a brown leather belt. 

The special show, Britain's Got Talent: The Finalists Revealed, aired on Sunday night. 

In the one-off special ahead of the semi-finals, Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell, David Walliams, and Amanda Holden reunited for the tough job of cutting 200 acts down to just 40.

Luck: Dec appeared to be natural on the course as he took a shot on the putting green

Luck: Dec appeared to be natural on the course as he took a shot on the putting green

And as ever at this stage, things got tense as the judges battled it out to put their favourites through, with Alesha, 41, declaring: 'Let the fight begin!'  

Filmed back in February, the four judges dressed to the nines as they came together to make the huge decision ahead of the semi-finals. 

This will be followed by the first of five pre-recorded live semi-finals, kicking off on Saturday 5th September. 

In the swing of it: The TV star tucked his smart white polo shirt into his navy knee-length shorts and finished his look with a brown leather belt

In the swing of it: The TV star tucked his smart white polo shirt into his navy knee-length shorts and finished his look with a brown leather belt

Relaxed: Dec sauntered across the putting green after taking his shot on the course

Relaxed: Dec sauntered across the putting green after taking his shot on the course 

Missing: Ant searched among the heather for his ball as Dec wheeled away his golf caddy

Missing: Ant searched among the heather for his ball as Dec wheeled away his golf caddy 

The judges were tasked with picking just one act from each show to go through to the grand final, with the viewing public then picking the other act once the show is broadcast.

Expressing the importance of their choices, Amanda, 49, said: 'Deliberation day for me never gets any easier. We're making or breaking people's dreams.' 

While Alesha predicted fireworks as she added: 'Today is a day of tough decision, it's the day I dread the most, I know for a fact that we're going to have arguments'.  

Teasing that she and her fellow judges will no doubt butt heads of the decision, she declared: 'It's going to be a long day, let the fight begin!' 

While Simon remarked at the tough competition as he noted: 'There are so many people who could win this year'. 

Still looking: The presenter appeared not to give up on his search for finding his golf ball

Still looking: The presenter appeared not to give up on his search for finding his golf ball 

Over here? Ant did not give up his search for the golf ball and appeared to point with his club

Over here? Ant did not give up his search for the golf ball and appeared to point with his club 

Following the semi-finals, the live final will air albeit with some big changes, most notably the absence of music mogul Simon, who is recovering after breaking his back in a shock bike accident.

He'll be replaced by Ashley Banjo, with he Diversity star, 31 - who won the ITV show in 2009 with his dance troupe - taking up the new role for the first semi-final.  

Simon told The Sun: 'Ashley will be a fantastic addition to the panel. He knows the power of the show and the responsibility of it. 

Sunshine: Ant seemed to get back into the swing of the game as he took a shot while the others looked on

Sunshine: Ant seemed to get back into the swing of the game as he took a shot while the others looked on 

'I couldn't think of a better person to sit in my seat whilst I follow doctor's orders. I hate that stupid bike.'

Clearly excited about his gig Ashley added: 'As if 2020 couldn't get any crazier! Walking on that stage as a 20-year-old street dancer from East London and now I am walking out there and stepping in for the big man. It feels really nice, almost poetic.' 

Entertainment mogul Simon broke his back earlier this month after falling from his new Swind EB-01 bike at his Malibu home. 

Time out: The Geordie duo, who front the ITV talent show, revealed the names of the 40 semi-finalists on Sunday night ahead of the first pre-recorded semi-final next Saturday

Time out: The Geordie duo, who front the ITV talent show, revealed the names of the 40 semi-finalists on Sunday night ahead of the first pre-recorded semi-final next Saturday

Concentration: The special show, Britain's Got Talent: The Finalists Revealed, which aired on Sunday night, followed the judges making their final decision

Concentration: The special show, Britain's Got Talent: The Finalists Revealed, which aired on Sunday night, followed the judges making their final decision

Although it had been hoped that Simon might be able to appear via video call for the already delayed shows, it has now been confirmed that he will not be seen at all.

A source told The Mirror: 'It was decided that the idea of having him judge the BGT finalists via a link was just not feasible – nor sensible.

'Everything is fixed, he just needs healing time. Flying halfway across the world is not part of the plan and he has agreed to put his health first.' 

The shows have already been hit by delays due to coronavirus restrictions. Although the audition episodes were shown in April the live finals had to be postponed.

Filming has also been changed to ensure that crew and acts can remain socially distanced and there is going to be a virtual audience.

Now instead of live shows, the episodes will be pre-recorded and shown in what would have been The X Factor's prime-time Saturday night slot.  

Almost time: Britain’s Got Talent: The Finalists Revealed aired on Sunday, which will be followed by the first pre-recorded semi-final on Saturday 5th September at 8pm

Almost time: Britain’s Got Talent: The Finalists Revealed aired on Sunday, which will be followed by the first pre-recorded semi-final on Saturday 5th September at 8pm 

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