What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lying by a judge accepted by Ant and Dec surprisingly (8)" mean?

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Lying by a judge accepted by Ant and Dec surprisingly (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29157 | 5 Down | 2023-08-24

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A J in (ANT DEC)*

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