Stephen Mulhern leaves lucrative £1,000,000 presenting gig after 3 years

Stephen Mulhern has wrapped up a lucrative £1,000,000 deal.

Since starting his career at CITV hosting the children’s TV show Finger Tips from 2001 from 2004, he’s since gone on to present Britain’s Got More Talent, Catchphrase, In for a Penny, Deal or No Deal and Dancing on Ice.

However earlier this year the ice skating show, which first launched in 2006, was pulled by ITV.

A few months on Stephen, 48, has confirmed he’s stepping away from another major project.

Starting when he was a child, Stephen began public magic performances at 11-years-old, performing at Butlin’s Minehead during family holidays. He was also a Redcoat for two years.

Over the past three years he’s also returned to the seaside resort chain, performing at Minehead, Bognor Regis and Skegness.

However, after he carries out a series of sell-out shows the summer, he won’t be continuing his contract.

A source previously explained: ‘Stephen has been a massive hit with holidaymakers. He began his career as a Redcoat and has kept families brilliantly entertained.’

In a statement to Metro, his representatives added: ‘Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlins family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlins remains hugely positive.

‘This change allows Stephen to explore new opportunities in the family holiday space – something he’s incredibly passionate about.’

Stephen’s final show – Out of this World – will celebrate his 25 year-career in showbiz with ‘new illusions, new games, and new shenanigans’.

Speaking ahead of the shows, he spoke about his love for performing at the resort.

‘The answer is simple. Butlin’s gave me my very first break into the entertainment industry. I was a Redcoat in Minehead for two years and I’ve never looked back,’ he said.

‘I owe a lot to Butlin’s and that’s why I love coming back and performing here.’

In the past year, Stephen has faced the axing of two of his programmes – Dancing on Ice and In for a Penny.

However, he will soon be back with new seasons of Catchphrase, Deal or No Deal, You Bet and the travel show, The Accidental Tourist.

That series will see him pushed out of his comfort zone, travelling Asia under the guidance of Ant and Dec.

Speaking about the upcoming release to the Daily Mirror, Stephen explained how difficult the experience was at times.

‘No one’s ever seen me cry on the telly, but it was quite nice to not be behind a format, I’ve never done that. You’re going to see behind the razzle-dazzle if you like’.

‘They film and they film, and they film and they just get everything. I think what you’re going to see is a lot of emotion. You’ll see me totally out of my comfort zone.

‘My dad had just passed away, so that’s the only thing. I’m gutted that he didn’t see it,’ he added.

After his father Christopher died in November, one of the presenters’ spokespeople explained how Stephen had been facing ‘an incredibly tough time over the past few weeks’.

Not long after he was rushed to hospital after collapsing in a Pizza Express, but fans were reassured he was ‘recovering’ soon after.

Metro has contacted representatives for Stephen Mulhern for comment.

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