Viral TikTok sensation Spudman set to come to Wigan
The social media star, whose real name is Ben Newman will be serving potatoes at Spudlad’s, whose real name is Dan Ashcroft’s, Spud Stop 410 outside Barton’s on Bolton Road in Ashton on Monday July 14.
With over 4.2 million followers and more than 100 million likes on TikTok, Spudman has built a massive online following for his videos showcasing loaded jacket potatoes, served from his van in Tamworth.
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In a TikTok video announcing the news, Spudman said: “Spudlad you have won my friend, we are coming to Wigan.
"Me and Lil’ Spud will be slinging potatoes and grafting on the wagon.
"We are going to be bringing our own oven as well so we can help you cook enough.
"Get extra fillings cooking, get extra potatoes cooking.
"Wigan you best be ready for the spud army.”
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