It’s not quite Kevin the Carrot’s season just yet, but it’s half way there.
In case you hadn’t realised, today is ‘Junemas Day’ which means it’s exactly six months to the day until Christmas Day.
So, to celebrate this unofficial holiday, budget supermarket retailer Aldi has announced the return of everyone’s favourite carrot-shaped plush toy for a limited time only.
Only this time round, he’s had a summer-themed makeover by donning a floral shirt and has rebranded himself as ‘Malibu Kev’.
It’s no secret that shoppers go mad for Kevin the Carrot every time he makes an appearance during the festive season, with replica toys often flying off the shelves and being sold-out in no time at all – but with these summer-themed ‘Junemas’ Kevins, there’s a slight catch.
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You won’t actually be able to get hold of them in stores at all.
MALIBU KEV IS HERE. 🎉 He's limited edition and ready for #AldiJunemas. Grab yourself one of 300 limited edition Malibu Kevs this Junemas with our auction in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. But be quick – it's only live until 30th June. 🥕 #MalibuKevhttps://t.co/oWbx04HPcipic.twitter.com/QpNEaWewu2
Instead, loyal Kevin fans will have to bid on the cuddly root vegetable toys over on eBay.
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There will be 300 Malibu Kevins up for grabs, and shoppers will have the chance to bid over five days for the special summer-themed toy, with all of the proceeds going to the supermarket’s charity partner – Teenage Cancer Trust.
Speaking on Kevin the Carrot’s highly-anticipated summertime appearance, Julie Ashfield – Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK – said: “Since we announced our Junemas range, there has been huge excitement from our customers, and we’ve had many asking if Kevin the Carrot is due to make an appearance.
“It really wouldn’t be a festive celebration without him, so we’re delighted to confirm that he will indeed be returning.
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There will be 300 Malibu Kevins up for grabs on eBay over the next five days / Credit: Aldi UK
“Proceeds of all sales will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.
“[So] however you plan to celebrate, be it a garden party or even taking inspiration from our friends ‘Down Under’ with a barbeque, we wish you a very Merry Junemas.”
‘Malibu Kev’ will be available to bid on eBay until 30 June, and you can grab yours here.
Featured Image – Aldi UK
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I’m A Celebrity line-up announced for brand new all-star series in South Africa
Daisy Jackson
The all-star line-up for I’m A Celebrity… South Africa has been announced, with some massive Manchester celebs taking part.
The brand new show is due to air in April and will see some of the series’ most memorable campmates heading to a new setting in South Africa.
Names involved include Bolton-born boxing legend Amir Khan, Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, and Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder.
And that’s just part of the first wave of celebrity contestants – more famous faces will take part in I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, entering the camp as the series goes on.
The new series will ‘push them to their limits and test them like never before’, ITV has said, promising bigger and tougher challenges and an even harsher environment.
Also taking part from the launch episode will be Diversity star Jordan Banjo, TV presenter Carol Vorderman, Olympian Fatima Whitbread, former royal butler Paul Burrell, ex-England cricketer Phil Tufnell, and supermodel Janice Dickinson.
ITV said: “Whilst nodding back to the Australian jungle, I’m A Celebrity…South Africa is a uniquely different series so viewers can look forward to lots of unexpected twists and turns.”
The trailer also shows the celebs taking part in pre-recorded challenges, taking on everything from nasty food to terrifying heights.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa will air on ITV1 and ITVX from April 2023.
Featured image: ITV
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Commentator Arlo White shows off what the Old Trafford gantry walk looks like
Danny Jones
Ever wondered what it’s like to be up in the gantry in a football stadium, say, Old Trafford? Well, we certainly have.
You see the odd shot of the commentators sat there on the telly from time to time but it never really gives much away either and, at some venues, it’s quite a ways up there. There’s a little bit of allure behind these mysterious parts of footy grounds that most fans will never get to see.
After hours of mindless scrolling on the social media app, we stumbled across the well-known sports commentator‘s channel where he’s been showing off what it’s like to go in the gantry and one of them is his long walk to crow’s nest up at the Theatre of Dreams.
As it turns out, Arlo’s been doing these videos for a couple of years now, revealing how the gantry looks not only at Old Trafford but other big Premier League grounds too, such as down the road at the Etihad, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, Tottenham Hotspurs’ sparkly new ground and many more.
Another reason we found ourselves stuck on his TikTok for so long was also because of the other behind-the-scenes details he reveals too, even shedding light on how he prepares for games: note-taking, data sheets, how keeps himself warm up there during those cold nights on comms and so on.
Emily Sergeant -
25th June 2021 
