The start of something new or the end of an era?

Tonight, Declan Donnelly took to the Saturday Night Takeaway stage for the first time without Ant McPartlin. Many cheered as he walked down the steps, onto the stage, and as usual he high-fived numerous audience members.

He’s got Dec’s appeal! #SaturdayNightTakeaway pic.twitter.com/S8xFbV8kdb

— Saturday Night Takeaway (@itvtakeaway) March 31, 2018

Fans of the show have already been tweeting about it, wishing him good luck, and commenting that he looks 'lost'. Here are some tweets from viewers of tonight's show:

Bless Dec though he looks so lost we’re all with you Dec x

— ? Tracey Allen ? (@traceyallen16) March 31, 2018

Sending lots of good and positive vibes to Dec tonight I know you’ll be missing your bestie but you’re gonna smash it ❤️

— Nadine Erskine (@NadineErskine) March 31, 2018

Breaking my heart already ? Dec you look so lost bless you.... best of luck to you and everyone tonight ?

— Katy Peverill (@katy_peverill) March 31, 2018

Well done Dec I was scared about tuning in but glad Dec is his cheery self I love it x

— A Furry Family life (@Furryfamilylife) March 31, 2018

He looks so nervous, I hope ant is ok also

— kelly stratton (@kellys641) March 31, 2018

He’s got this

— The Homeworking Mum (@AloeAloeAloeUK) March 31, 2018

Dec looks so sad aww bless him, get well ant x

— ?Sophie [PB]? (@hiitzsophie525) March 31, 2018

Ahh Dec looks lost and sad ? good on him for going ahead with the show x

— mel (@melmel978) March 31, 2018

awww Dec he looks so lost bless him. You got this :D

— Jennie Talbot (@jenAKtalbot) March 31, 2018

Dec looks nervous. Wanna give him a hug

— The Homeworking Mum (@AloeAloeAloeUK) March 31, 2018