Ant and Dec respond to criticism about playing music without headphones during children’s playgroups. In a discussion connected to their podcast, “Ant and Dec’s Hanging Out,” Dec, 50, recalls an experience that led them to comment on the issue. According to the reports, the duo were asked for their views on parents using phone speakers during play sessions, rather than headphones or other quieter options.
The articles say Ant and Dec describe this behavior as inconsiderate, saying it affects others and is not appropriate in a setting designed for children and their carers. Their remarks frame the problem as one of courtesy and respect for the playgroup environment.
Both sources focus on the same core point: Ant and Dec criticize parents they say are “selfish and rude” for blaring music from their phones during kids’ playgroups, emphasizing the disruption caused when loud audio is played in close proximity to children and other families.
