Ant and Dec facing lawsuit over name

Tue Sep 30 11:00AM by TV Editor

Ant and Dec

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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  • (11)

    Tubby and Forehead, no wait ... Forehead and Tubby

    Posted by: npkingston on Tue Sep 30 12:06PM | Report abuse
  • (12)

    It really is pathetic. They shouldn’t have to change their names for the sake of 1 person. Has the US Ant got nothing better to do than sue britians pride! Geordie @#$%, keep your name! You wouldn’t be Ant and Dec anymore if you changed it back to PJ and Duncan. Roll the music !!

    Posted by: tootie_1_haha on Tue Sep 30 12:06PM | Report abuse
  • (13)

    *rolling my eyes* the Americans greed and lust for money never ceases to amaze me. How low will these people stoop just to grab money?

    Posted by: nedra_skor on Tue Sep 30 12:07PM | Report abuse
  • (14)

    Everything you do knowadays you have to watch for being sued. Everybody is crazy about money.

    Posted by: fatimajan58 on Tue Sep 30 12:07PM | Report abuse
  • (15)

    dumb and dumber

    Posted by: robie_k on Tue Sep 30 12:07PM | Report abuse
  • (16)

    Why not rebrand to more fitting names Toss and Pots? British comedy celebrities, you've got to be having a laugh !!

    Posted by: howardcrompton on Tue Sep 30 12:07PM | Report abuse
  • (17)

    what about D and A? sounds a bit medical but I think it'd work.

    Posted by: i_see_modern_britain on Tue Sep 30 12:07PM | Report abuse
  • (18)

    How bloody ridiculous

    Posted by: emma.connors on Tue Sep 30 12:08PM | Report abuse
  • (19)

    the should kick the American guy's arse in court.

    Posted by: sami_tavakoli on Tue Sep 30 12:08PM | Report abuse
  • (20)

    Ant and Dec are a duo and have always have been. The hold of his work is probably down to him being rubbish!

    Posted by: susie.queue on Tue Sep 30 12:08PM | Report abuse