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Ant and Dec are being sued by an American comedian for using his name in the US.
American star Ant has launched a multi-million pound lawsuit over claims that he is losing work because of confusion with the British stars.
He also says that the pair's involvement in shows caught up in the phone-in scandals will damage his reputation.
US Ant presents the American version of Celebrity Fit Club and also appears on Jay Leno's Tonight Show. His lawyers have said that if Ant and Dec had stated that they were involved in comedy, when they applied to use their names in the US, they would not have been allowed to appear on TV.
Ant and Dec went to the US earlier this year to present the ABC quiz show Wanna Bet?
US Ant has asked a court in Boston to halt the duo's work in the States and award him £16million in compensation.
Perhaps this is a chance for Ant and Dec to rebrand themselves in the US? Can you think of any suggestions? Or should they revert back to PJ and Duncan? Let us know what you think...
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why oh why do we always have to go on our knees to the U S? they appear to sue over the most stupid things. Unfortunatly it seems we tend to follow the states in whatever they do.
Posted by: sheils on Tue Sep 30 12:18PM | Report abuseShock, horror! A mercinary American, with no career or status, who blames everybody else for his failings. Are we surprised?
Posted by: sam.scott200 on Tue Sep 30 12:18PM | Report abusethey should stay as they are! the other chap should re-brand not them as they are successful and british!!
Posted by: mansellas on Tue Sep 30 12:18PM | Report abusetotally agree its a get rich quick scheme for the U.S ant names are not exclusive
Posted by: sabz812003 on Tue Sep 30 12:18PM | Report abuseI think it is just another trying to get rich quick American, most likely the only way he will make any money Ant and Dec should fight this and not give in to his greed.
Posted by: patricia_andrews1 on Tue Sep 30 12:18PM | Report abuseOh for God's sake - is there nothing a greedy American will not sue over? The American Ant hopefully will get laughed out of court. Since when has it been unlawful to possess the same name AND be a comedian? I think he needs to get his head out of his arse and get a reality check.
Posted by: deena.chapman.t21 on Tue Sep 30 12:18PM | Report abuseI think the american comedian Ant should get a life.
Posted by: irisgoodland on Tue Sep 30 12:19PM | Report abuseSO IF SOMEONE WITH THE SAME NAME AS ME GETS FAMOUS.I COULD SUE THEM.INTERSTING.I THINK ADAM ANT SHOULD SUE THE TWO OF THEM
Posted by: chillballs22 on Tue Sep 30 12:19PM | Report abusetrust it to be the americans in the end he would only get to spend about 6 mil freely without tax too XD
Posted by: kristian.oliver on Tue Sep 30 12:20PM | Report abusehow about Cant and Dick. that way no one will try to sue them and it will siut them.
Posted by: ggjeloshi on Tue Sep 30 12:20PM | Report abuse