Mr Blobby Costume

Product Information

On 6 September 2019, Mr Blobby appeared on the 20th Anniversary episode of Loose Women where he grappled Carol McGiffin, losing an eye in the process. [19] Carol later said: "I swear I was literally about to get off and run off the set. I am not doing that again." Talking about the moment three years later on Loose Women, Carol said she was left 'shaking' after Mr Blobby accidentally pulled her to the floor. And while he's rarely ever seen these days, many past and present fans may well be wondering whatever happened to him, and where did the inconspicuous costume end up going after he left the air. I can’t remember what triggered it at all,” Balcombe says of his 25-year hobby. “Basically, I had some money to spend, and nostalgia comes into this hugely.” Balcombe never hid behind his sofa when watching Doctor Who, but remembers cuddling up with his mum and dad when the Daleks were on screen.

Tesco enlists Mr Blobby for campaign celebrating 100 years of 'great value' ". Archived from the original on 30 May 2019 . Retrieved 30 May 2019. Mr Blobby's Christmas song is the worst ever". The Sunday People. Trinity Mirror. 18 December 2011 . Retrieved 12 October 2014. In November 2018, during Noel Edmonds' appearance on the eighteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Mr Blobby made guest appearances on Loose Women and This Morning and was interviewed about Edmonds' time on the show. [15] [16]John McLagan stood as "Mr Blobby" in the Littleborough and Saddleworth by-election in 1995, having changed his name by deed poll. He came seventh out of ten candidates, with 105 votes (0.2%). [10] A comical 'blobbumentary' programme made by Noel Edmonds on the star of his 'Noel's House Party' show, Mister Blobby. See Mister Blobby with Will Carling, Valerie Singleton, Wayne Sleep, Hudson and Halls, and Garth Crooks. His demand has waxed and waned alongside Edmonds’ fame (today’s Guardian booking is only his second since Covid). “There’s more mileage in Alan Sugar, but there’s more Sugars about,” he says. “People assumed it was me in the Blobby costume at first,” but Gold wasn’t involved in House Party. He doubts any of the Blobbys he has met (usually at corporate events) have been official. And, unlike the actual Edmonds, he can’t fly a helicopter. “I’ve been in one twice and I thought I was going to fall out.” But how am I supposed to go to the loo? Linda has to help me in and out of my outfit, like I’m a five-year-old. And I thought failing to keep inflated was embarrassing. In January and February 2019, Mr Blobby appeared in an advertising campaign celebrating the 100th birthday of supermarket Tesco. [17] [18]

Miller, Adam (23 April 2020). "Peter Kay thanks NHS staff as thousands send emotional clips for Amarillo remake". Running from 1991 to 2000, Noel's House Party was a BAFTA-winning entertainment show that became an iconic TV show of the nineties.

I confuse people': Noel Edmonds on bank fraud, Mr Blobby and his 'barmy' reputation". The Guardian. 1 June 2019. Britain's Got Talent plunged into chaos as Mr Blobby contestant drenches Simon Cowell in nostalgic '90s gunge". Digital Spy. 6 May 2023 . Retrieved 7 May 2023. In November 2019, Mr Blobby appeared in Virgin Trains West Coast's "Final Whistle" music video, celebrating the end of the franchise. [20]

District Auditor's Report: Crinkley Bottom Theme Park". Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Three programs were released on VHS, Mr Blobby (1993), Blobbyvision (1994) and The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby (1996). The user warned that the costume can “only be for personal home display use” as Mr Blobby is trademarked, meaning it cannot be hired out or used for public performance. They also said: "Please note there is no voice speaker included in this sale - it is simply the costume only." Moreton, Cole (1 February 2009). "10 most irritating television characters". The Independent . Retrieved 22 April 2013. In September 2022, Mr Blobby appeared on The Big Breakfast and rode a mechanical bull. [24] In November 2022, Mr Blobby appeared the celebrity call centre segment of Children in Need 2022. [25]Bizarre farewell to Virgin Trains video featuring Richard Branson and Mr Blobby Manchester Evening News 21 November 2019