Ananova:

Ant and Dec have been caught up in some scandal.

Yep the wholesome twosome got embroiled in some awards fixing.

But it comes as a big surprise to them both...

And they said they would return a television comedy award after an investigation found the prize, decided by a viewer telephone vote, should have gone to Catherine Tate.

Their mate Robbie Williams presented Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly with the People's Choice Award at ITV's 2005 British Comedy Awards.

But it turned out that Catherine had received more votes and was the true winner, according to media lawyers Olswang, who were called in by ITV to investigate the programme.

Olswang said the switch of winner appeared to be connected with Robbie being told that he could present an award to the boys.

They said: "While it can be concluded that the assurance was given to ensure Robbie Williams' attendance to present an award, it cannot be concluded that this was the reason why the wrong winner of the People's Choice Award was announced."

Ant and Dec's rep said the revelation was "as much a surprise to them as to everybody" and that they would be returning the award.