Social media Spudman coming to Stevenage Mecca Bingo

Spudman - also known as Ben Newman - has become an international 'mash' hit garnering over 3.7 million TikTok followers with videos of jacket potatoes.

Spudman with his new £50 jacket potato creation. (Image: Mecca Bingo) Residing in Tamworth, hundreds head to the Spudman trailer everyday to pick up a fresh meal or appear in one of the viral potato-themed videos.

He is now hitting the road with his trailer to tour select Mecca Bingo venues across the UK. A limited number of ‘Jackpot Jack Pots’ will be given away free too.

Ben Newman, aka Spudman, added: “It’s been amazing to see so many people share in the love of a great jack pot, and now, thanks to Mecca Bingo, it’s a chance for everyone to enjoy a taste of something decadent and jackpot worthy - on the house!”  

The second stop on this tour will be Stevenage.

A post by Stevenage Town Centre on Facebook read: "Exciting news, Stevenage!

"Spud Man is coming to Event Island on Wednesday, November 27, 12–2pm!

"The TikTok star with 3.7M followers is serving up fun (and delicious jacket potatoes!" 

Townsfolk offered mixed reactions to his arrival on Facebook, with some creating a rivalry with Stevenage's own "Mr Spud".

One user said: "It’s amazing what people can go viral and get famous for. The queues for this guy are always insane!"

While another commented: "We have our own Mr spud and would much prefer him !!!!"

Spudman has gone viral with over 5.7 million viewers across his social media platforms. (Image: Mecca Bingo) Mecca Bingo has teamed up with the viral sensation to unveil the UK’s most luxurious jacket potato.

A twist on the classic spud, the ‘Jackpot Jack Pot’ piles on a ‘full house’ of toppings like lobster tail, caviar and truffle.

Worth an astonishing £50, the limited-edition spud is available for FREE at the upcoming Stevenage popup.