TV star Stephen Mulhern has had an impressive career that started with his interest in magic and led to him appearing on children's television in the 90s.
But he became a household name through his roles on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Catchphrase, and Britain's Got More Talent, and now he's hosting the ITV revival of Deal Or No Deal. "Wow what an opportunity, I'm beyond excited to be hosting the brand-new series," he said recently.
Despite being a well-known figure in the UK, not much is known about Stephen's personal and love life, as he's managed to keep it under wraps over the years.
Celebrity romance
In 2018, he opened up about his love life, admitting he hadn't been on a date in four years. "Last time I went on a date was about four years ago," he shared with Celebs Now, adding humorously: "That makes me sound really sad! I need a life. I need to stop working so much."
However, there was one significant connection between him and another TV celebrity long before that. Back in 2008, he was linked to EastEnders star Emma Barton, who played Honey Mitchell on the BBC soap.
It was said that the two grew close to each other while starring in the panto production of Snow White in Birmingham. Neither Stephen nor Emma confirmed the rumours but 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'.
In the early 2000s, Stephen and Holly Willoughby worked together on Holly and Stephen's Saturday Showdown, which was previously called Ministry of Mayhem.
An old clip of the show went viral earlier last year on social media, which saw the pair share a smooch. In the video, Stephen gives Holly a present. He told her: "Here's the deal, if you open it you must wear it for the whole show."
She agreed to the terms and ripped 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 sang: "Tis the season to kiss Holly fa la la la la" to the tune of Deck the Halls, but when her fellow presenter kisses her on the lips she objected: "No! Stephen, you don't count!"
He responded: "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!"
Posh properties
Stephen has used his earnings from his successful career to invest in posh properties all over the UK. He owns houses in Benfleet Essex, Leicester, Barnet and even a swanky home in London.
In 2019, he gave his fans a sneak peek into his home which boasts an open-plan design. He took his followers on a virtual tour of his spacious house, starting with the cosy living room adorned with rustic colours and brown leather sofas.
The living room also features a massive flatscreen television and a collection of stylish leather chairs. His kitchen is equally impressive, boasting a large marble island surrounded by numerous chairs.
TV fortune
Over the years, Stephen has kept himself busy with a multitude of presenting gigs. He's hosted shows like Dancing on Ice: Defrosted, Britain's Got More Talent, Magic Numbers, The Big Quiz, and Catchphrase.
He's also been the face of Get Your Act Together, Go For It, The National Lottery Draws, In For A Penny, and Deal or No Deal. His net worth is thought to be around £5million. His assets increased from £4.1million to £4.91million within a year, ending February 2022.
Deal Or No Deal is on ITV1 and ITVX, weekdays at 4pm
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