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Metro
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Stephen Mulhern leaves lucrative £1,000,000 presenting gig after 3 years
Stephen Mulhern has wrapped up a lucrative £1,000,000 deal. Since starting his career at CITV hosting the children's TV show Finger Tips from 2001 from 2004, he's since gone on to present Britain's Got More Talent, Catchphrase, In for a Penny, Deal or No Deal and Dancing on Ice. However earlier this year the ice skating show, which first launched in 2006, was pulled by ITV. A few months on Stephen, 48, has confirmed he's stepping away from another major project. Starting when he was a child, Stephen began public magic performances at 11-years-old, performing at Butlin's Minehead during family holidays. He was also a Redcoat for two years. Over the past three years he's also returned to the seaside resort chain, performing at Minehead, Bognor Regis and Skegness. However, after he carries out a series of sell-out shows the summer, he won't be continuing his contract. A source previously explained: 'Stephen has been a massive hit with holidaymakers. He began his career as a Redcoat and has kept families brilliantly entertained.' In a statement to Metro, his representatives added: 'Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlins family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlins remains hugely positive. 'This change allows Stephen to explore new opportunities in the family holiday space – something he's incredibly passionate about.' Stephen's final show – Out of this World – will celebrate his 25 year-career in showbiz with 'new illusions, new games, and new shenanigans'. Speaking ahead of the shows, he spoke about his love for performing at the resort. 'The answer is simple. Butlin's gave me my very first break into the entertainment industry. I was a Redcoat in Minehead for two years and I've never looked back,' he said. 'I owe a lot to Butlin's and that's why I love coming back and performing here.' In the past year, Stephen has faced the axing of two of his programmes – Dancing on Ice and In for a Penny. However, he will soon be back with new seasons of Catchphrase, Deal or No Deal, You Bet and the travel show, The Accidental Tourist. That series will see him pushed out of his comfort zone, travelling Asia under the guidance of Ant and Dec. Speaking about the upcoming release to the Daily Mirror, Stephen explained how difficult the experience was at times. 'No one's ever seen me cry on the telly, but it was quite nice to not be behind a format, I've never done that. You're going to see behind the razzle-dazzle if you like'. 'They film and they film, and they film and they just get everything. I think what you're going to see is a lot of emotion. You'll see me totally out of my comfort zone. More Trending 'My dad had just passed away, so that's the only thing. I'm gutted that he didn't see it,' he added. After his father Christopher died in November, one of the presenters' spokespeople explained how Stephen had been facing 'an incredibly tough time over the past few weeks'. Not long after he was rushed to hospital after collapsing in a Pizza Express, but fans were reassured he was 'recovering' soon after. View More » Metro has contacted representatives for Stephen Mulhern for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
The Herald Scotland
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Stephen Mulhern dropped from £1m Butlin's magic show
The 48-year-old's deal with the holiday centres was reported to be valued at around £1 million. Mulhern had worked as a Redcoat at Minehead Butlin's between 1995 and 1996 before he broke into TV work. As reported by Somerset Live, a spokesperson for Mulhern said: 'Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlin's family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlin's remains hugely positive. "This change allows Stephen to explore new opportunities in the family holiday space – something he's incredibly passionate about.' A Butlin's spokesperson said: 'Stephen has been an incredible part of the Butlin's experience and continues to be a valued member of the family. 'Stephen's much-loved live show won't return in 2026 after three fantastic years, but we're thrilled to be working together on ongoing projects this autumn.' The show is continuing for 2025, with dates at Minehead as well as Bognor Regis and Skegness. Families can choose a 'Summer Holidays Feat Stephen Mulhern' package to ensure they get to see him, which runs on selected school holiday breaks. Recommended reading: Who is Stephen Mulhern? Stephen Mulhern is a TV presenter, entertainer and magician who got his start in the media by presenting on CITV with shows like Finger Tips and Tricky TV. He's also worked on Britain's Got More Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway, Catchphrase and In For a Penny. In recent years, he's helmed coverage of ITV's reboot of Deal or No Deal and You Bet!
Metro
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Stephen Mulhern makes major TV mistake for first time in 10 years
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Stephen Mulhern looked mortified as he had an absolute howler on Catchphrase. The 48-year-old TV veteran has been on screen for almost two decades, and took over as the new host of the classic ITV gameshow when the revival launched in 2013. Even after over 10 years and more than 150 episodes under his belt, no one's perfect – and Stephen has proven that anything can happen in television. Over the weekend, he was fronting a celebrity special of the hit show – which sees contestants try and figure out a well-known idiom or phrase from a short animated video – featuring Jeremy Vine, Charlie Hedges and comedian Luke Kempner. The clip in question showed pastries with rapidly escalating price tags, which then burst through the roof of the coffee house. 'Literally, the prices have gone through the roof,' Stephen said, before quickly realising he'd given away the actual answer instead of just offering a helpful hint. Jeremy buzzed in and asked: 'Sorry, what? Was that the answer?' 'I have never in my life done that, in 10 years,' Stephen admitted, putting his head in his hands as the contestants and audience laughed. 'I was just thinking, 'This is a very tricky one, if it's not that,'' quipped Luke, before joking Stephen's own prize money total was up to £200. Jeremy added that the awkward moment was 'a bit of Catchphrase history'. Not surprisingly, viewers had a field day with some very tongue-in-cheek calls for Stephen – who reported to be among TV's richest stars late last year – to be 'sacked'. 'He really has to go for this. I can't see how he stays on,' @HarvesterStallo sarcastically wrote, while @stokeyjoey24 quipped: 'Embarrassing. Ben Shepard would never do anything like this.' And @utahisethan joked: 'ITV can confirm that Stephen Mulhern has been dismissed from his duties on Catchphrase and that Gary Lineker will take over until the end of the season.' Another viewer, @GavMack23, teased: 'Roy walker would never.' Catchphrase first aired in 1986 with Irish comedian Roy Walker at the helm, followed by Nick Weir in 2000 and Mark Curry two years later, before the show was axed. More Trending It returned a decade later with regular contestants, but from 2018 onwards the show has featured celebrities competing against each other to win £50,000 for their chosen charity. The programme was recently commissioned for an 11th series, and ITV commissioner Gemma John-Lewis said: 'We're delighted to announce a further series of the much loved family favourite, Celebrity Catchphrase. 'The only show where you say what you see, the hugely popular series continues to win legions of fans and with Stephen's infectious and playful humour it's a firm favourite with our viewers.' View More » Watch Catchphrase on ITVX. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Richard Madeley reveals grisly injury live on air after horror fall MORE: Portugal vs Spain TV channel and live stream: How to watch Nations League final in the UK tonight MORE: Inside Sue Cleaver's life with ITV colleague husband as Coronation Street exit nears
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Catchphrase host Stephen Mulhern left red-faced after suffering a hilarious gaffe
Celebrity Catchphrase host Stephen Mulhern was left red-faced after making the ultimate slip-up on Saturday's episode of the show. The host, 48, showed a clip of the latest guess the catchphrase question which featured a coffee shop with rapidly increasing prices. As guests Jeremy Vine, Charlie Hedges and comedian Luke Kempner watched on as the prices continued to increase through the coffee shop roof, the host failed to give them the opportunity to answer. Stephen said: 'Literally, the prices have gone through the roof!' A hilariously awkward silence then fell over the studio when Stephen realised what he had done. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Then Jeremy, 60, jokingly pressed his buzzer and said: 'Sorry, what? Was that the answer?' Stephen, who was clearly in disbelief at his mistake, proceeded to nod before the studio, celebs and audience burst into laughter. He admitted: 'I have never in my life done that. In 10 years!' Luke Kempner joked: 'I was just thinking 'this is a very tricky one, if it's not that!' He then noted that the host had just bagged himself £200 for a charity of his choice. 'We've got a bit of Catchphrase history here!' Jeremy added before joking of the host's predecessor: 'Roy Walker never did that.' Stephen then managed to get his professional hat back on after the fail and proceeded with the game, which sees celebs try to win up to £50,000 for a charity of their choice. The show has proven so popular that it has just had the go-ahead for its 11th season, despite other cuts being made to rival shows on mainstream television. This has affected Stephen, whose other show, In For A Penny, was given the axe after six years. ITV commissioner Gemma John-Lewis said: 'We're delighted to announce a further series of the much-loved family favourite, Celebrity Catchphrase. 'The only show where you say what you see, the hugely popular series continues to win legions of fans and with Stephen's infectious and playful humour it's a firm favourite with our viewers.' The show first hit screens back in March 2018 and has featured many big-name contestants including Kelly Osbourne and Anton du Beke. Celebrity Catchphrase's predecessor, simply known as Catchphrase, first aired way back in 1985 when it was presented by Roy Walker. The show ran on and off until 2013 when it was revived by Stephen Mulhern.
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
ITV's huge new entertainment show to replacing Saturday Night Takeaway revealed – and show will have a hidden twist
Also find out how Stephen Mulhern has passed Roy Walker's Catchphrase record – but why he'll never copy his iconic catchline SHOW TIME ITV's huge new entertainment show to replacing Saturday Night Takeaway revealed – and show will have a hidden twist With Saturday Night Takeaway and Dancing On Ice on the shelf, ITV has had a vacancy for its next big entertainment hit. And I can reveal that a star-studded prank show called Celebrity Sabotage has already been filmed and will fill the primetime slot. Advertisement 6 ITV is to fill the Saturday primetime night gap with star-packed prank show Celebrity Sabotage, with Joel Dommett as host Credit: ITV They've installed channel golden boy Joel Dommett as host with I'm A Celebrity favourites Sam Thompson and GK Barry plus Loose Women's Judi Love as support. Their mission will be to playfully sabotage unsuspecting members of the public by completing daring and funny stunts. And they'll be helped along by a bulging line-up of celebs which include Jill Scott, Fay Ripley, Olivia Attwood, Jo Brand, Guz Khan and Harry Redknapp. But that's not where the A-list action ends. Advertisement Each episode begins with a set of contestants arriving for what they believe is a brand-new ITV show. These range from cooking challenges and relationship tests to business tasks and even murder mystery games. To make it even more convincing, these fake shows will have believable hosts, including familiar faces such as Clare Balding, Matt and Emma Willis, Monica Galetti, Jason Fox, Sara Davies and Rylan Clark. Every successfully executed sabotage mission will add more money to a secret prize pot for the contestants. Advertisement A source said: 'Celebrity Sabotage will have everything ITV does best at its heart — fun and laughter, a huge cash prize and it's absolutely jam-packed with celebs.' The show is set to air on ITV later this year. I'd love to have been in the green room for this one. Joel Dommett reveals unaired moment I'm A Celebrity star was told off by bosses after breaking major rule Horror time for Mary 6 Mary Louise Parker swaps party hats for horror as she stars as sinister Ms Sigsby in adaption of Stephen King's The Institute Credit: Chris Reardon/MGM+ Advertisement Just because she's wearing a party hat in a first look at new Amazon MGM+ series The Institute doesn't mean that Mary Louise Parker is all fun and games. The actress plays Ms Sigsby in the adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, the director of a shady institution that kidnaps children before putting them through horrifying experiments and dishing out torture in the hopes of them developing telekinetic and telepathic powers. The series director Jack Bender told me: 'Mary Louise's character is evil, and the villain, and even more so coming, let me tell you!' She's joined by Ben Barnes in the series, as former police officer Tim Jameson, and Martin Freeman's son Joe, as main character Luke Ellis, a super-smart 12-year-old with telekinetic abilities. Advertisement And for Joe, the most intimidating part of the new role wasn't getting to grips of the horrors of what happens to Luke, but getting to grips with being on set away from his family. He joked: 'I felt intimidated landing in Canada. I didn't know anybody on the whole continent.' The Institute airs on MGM+ from July 13. Prime Video will air a series of documentaries about some of the UK's most high-profile true crimes. Advertisement The Orkney Assassin: Murder In The Isles, about the killing of a waiter in 1994, streams from today. The Hunt For Shannon Matthews and Hunting The Tinder Predator will follow later in the year. Black History Month comedy showcase 6 A new sketch show comes from the people behind the BBC's Munya Chawawa's Race Around Britain and Channel 4's The Big Narstie Show Credit: Getty A new sketch show is coming to ITV later this year to celebrate Black History Month. Advertisement Say! Less! will be packed with sketches based on the differences between internet culture and the offline reality as part of the ITV Diversity Commissioning Spend, a £80million project laid out over the next three years. It comes from the minds behind the BBC's Munya Chawawa's Race Around Britain and Channel 4's The Big Narstie Show. An insider teased: 'Say! Less! is a rapid fire mix of viral parodies and absurd character - it's bold, smart and unapologetically Black British Gen Z.' Casting is yet to be announced but will showcase talent from rising comedy stars. Advertisement It will stream on ITVX in October. Patsy's live 'too dull' for Wives 6 Patsy Kensit has turned down Real Housewives of London – admitting her life's too quiet for the drama-packed series Credit: The Mega Agency I revealed last month that she was approached to star in the new Real Housewives of London, but Patsy Kensit has now revealed why she turned down the opportunity. And it's not because the actress, who is the ex-wife of Liam Gallagher, was worried about sharing the behind-the-scenes of her life on the Hayu series. Advertisement Surprisingly, it's because she reckons her life is too boring. Patsy told me: 'I did have a meeting with them, but I live in my little flat in London with my cat, my sons have flown the nest, and I don't think my lifestyle would stand up to these women. 'I wouldn't fit with them - but I'm a huge fan and I love the show, Real Housewives of Cheshire's Dawn Ward is one of my favourites, I'm a superfan of hers.' The full line up features Real Housewives of Jersey star Karen Loderick-Peace, millionaire mogul Amanda Cronin, Ladies of London's Juliet Angus, Bake Off: The Professionals star Nessie Welschinger, Australian model Juliet Mayhew and socialite Panthea Parker. Advertisement Stephen: 'End of an ear-a' 6 Stephen Mulhern has passed Roy Walker's Catchphrase record – but reveals why he'll never copy his iconic catchline Stephen Mulhern has now presented more episodes of Catchphrase than show legend Roy Walker – but he's not following in his footsteps quite yet. Chatting to TV Biz on the set of ITV's Celebrity Catchphrase, Stephen revealed a secret behind Roy's famous 'It's good… but it's not right' saying, which he'll never emulate. Stephen said: 'The reason he used to say that is he never used to wear an earpiece to the production team. Advertisement 'So the floor manager would give him a thumbs up if the answer was right, or a thumbs down if it was wrong. 'So to give him more time, Roy would go, 'it's good..' wait for the floor manager to go down or up… then 'but it's not right' or 'and it's right!'. Which is amazing, really, isn't it? 'I find it fascinating that Noel Edmonds, Roy, Bruce Forsyth, all those legendary performers and presenters never wear earpieces. 'They just don't like it. Brucie never did it, even on Strictly.' Advertisement Patrick is Doc's orders 6 Martin Clunes has been bringing joy to hospices with his pet horse Patrick and therapy dogs – calling the visits 'just fabulous' Credit: Getty - Contributor Doc Martin star Martin Clunes takes his pet horse Patrick into hospices to cheer patients. The actor, who played ITV's socially awkward medic for 10 series, volunteers his pet dogs at the local centre too. He said: 'I've been doing it for a few years. Every now and again, I take a horse down there. Advertisement 'He's a big horse. He's like 18 hands, Clydesdale. 'And they just like to touch him really. People have a gut emotional response to him.' Clarifying on the Oh My Dog! Podcast, he went on: 'Not indoors, outdoors. But then afterwards, I'll take a dog around the wards. 'And that's just fabulous.' Advertisement Who needs bedside manners when you've got a furry friend? Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
