Stephen Mulhern returns for a new series of ITV's In For A Penny this weekend. The return of the series comes following the news that the 46-year-old presenter and magician would be the host of a Deal or No Deal revival - read more about that here.
In For A Penny, which derived from a segment on Saturday Night Takeaway, has now been running for four series. The show sees Stephen explore the streets of various UK cities to find people to complete various challenges.
These challenges include filling cars with an exact amount of fuel and guessing the prices of items on a conveyor belt. Each show ends with the 'In for a Penny, In for a Grand' finale game, which includes people doing silly things in order to win £1,000.
But who is Stephen’s soap star ex-girlfriend, what are his other TV roles and what is his net worth? Here’s everything you need to know about him. For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter here.
Who is Stephen’s ex-girlfriend?
Stephen is known for being notoriously private about his relationships. In 2018 he did admit that he hadn’t been on a date in four years.
In 2008, however, Stephen was linked to EastEnders actress Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell in the BBC soap opera. It was said that the two grew close to each other while starring in the panto production of Snow White in Birmingham.
While neither Stephen nor Emma confirmed the rumours, they were seen together for three years. When their relationship ended, without ever admitting that they were an item, Stephen said his time with Emma came to a ‘natural end’.
When did he snog Holly Willoughby?
Another member of ITV hosting royalty these days, This Morning host Holly was Stephen's co-host from 2004-2006, on Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown, which was previously called Ministry of Mayhem. Last year a TikTok clip of the pair snogging went viral!
In the video, Stephen, now 46, gives Holly, now 42, a gift. He explains: "Here's the deal, if you open it you must wear it for the whole show." Agreeing to the terms, Holly rips open the present to find a green Christmas hat with mistletoe attached to it.
A gleeful Holly announced: "Hurray for me! I can kiss all of the boys in the world all of the time." She then sings: "Tis the season to kiss Holly fa la la la la" to the tune of Deck the Halls, but when her fellow presenter cheekily kisses her on the lips she objected: "No! Stephen, you don't count!"
He argues: "What do you mean I don't count? Whoever you are under the mistletoe with you must kiss," kissing her again before declaring: "Happy Christmas!"
Joking in response: "Don't wear my lips out, I am going to be kissing Anthony from Blue soon."
But Stephen kisses her again, and then two more times later in the show - making a total of five smooches over the course of the Christmas special.
The pair remain friends and in 2022 Stephen stepped in to replace Philip Schofield on Dancing on Ice when the regular host tested positive for covid.
What else has Stephen been in?
Stephen’s career began in the late nineties when he presented ITV’s children’s channel CITV between 1998-2002. Prior to that, he had spent his time honing his magic skills at Butlin’s in Minehead.
Following the end of his stint on CITV, Stephen worked with This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby on Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown, previously called Ministry of Mayhem.
Since then the presenter has made a name for himself with his hosting roles on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Catchphrase and Britain's Got Talent. Between 2020-2021 he also hosted game show Rolling In It on ITV.
What is Stephen’s net worth?
In December last year, it was revealed that Stephen raked in £800,000 in 2022, making his net worth around £5 million. The star's assets rose from £4.1million to £4.91million in a year ending February 2022. In For A Penny returns to ITV1 and ITV on Saturday, April 15 at 6.30pm.
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