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week-long stint on the Street in 2015, he said: “I absolutely loved it. I love that character and if something came around again I’d definitely look at it. Maybe again as a short stint. “Being a kid and brought up with my mum on her own, Corrie was part of being brought up in a Northern household. It was always on.” His upbringing also played a part in Paddy’s decision to become the new face of online bingo and gaming site Jackpotjoy.com. “They approached me and it felt like a natural fit,” Paddy said. “I know bingo halls inside out. My mum used to clean them, back in the day. “My mum and her friends would mop all the floors then I’d ride all over them on my bike, much to their disgust, so I know that world. “I don’t play bingo now but my wife does.” Previously fronted by EastEnder Barbara Windsor, Jackpotjoy’s campaign will also see the comedian’s face on a limited edition plate. Paddy said: “To take over the crown from a legend like Barbara Windsor is a huge honour. She’s the Queen of Bingo and, as you’ll see in the adverts, it was a pleasure to receive the final endorsement from the Queen. Everyone has a dream when they’re growing up and mine was definitely to have my own commemorative plate. “Who’d have thought people would be eating their dinner off a plate with my face on it? I’m not sure I’ll be hanging it up in my house. “But I might bring it out when no one’s looking and look at it, then put it back in the cupboard.” He’s also in talks about future projects, including a Christmas special of Even Better Than the Real Thing, and “a couple of specials” he can’t discuss yet. Paddy’s star shows no sign of waning but there’s one show fans shouldn’t expect to see him on any time soon. “I love I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, but dear God, no!” he said. “I don’t begrudge anyone doing it. We’ve all got mortgages. If the work dries up I’ll be the first one with a kangaroo’s penis in my mouth. But at the minute, I’m glad I’ve got enough on my plate.” Paddy is the face of Jackpotjoy. For a chance to claim one of the plates with his face on, go to www.arightroyaldish.co.uk