Pringles UK revealed today that the Pringles man – Mr. P, aka Julius Pringle – has shaved off his iconic moustache for the first time since the brand launched 52 years ago back in 1968, and it’s all in the name of Movember intending to raise awareness of the importance of men speaking about their mental health.
Mr. P’s new look was revealed to fans this morning across Pringles UK’s social media platforms.
The classic character we all know and love is joined in his awareness-raising efforts this year by former footballer and television personality Peter Crouch, decorated athlete Sir Mo Farah, singer and One Direction star Liam Payne, actor Russell Tovey, and thousands of others across the globe.
The new look also comes as Pringles celebrates its year-long partnership with Movember.
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This is the first time the snacking brand has supported a charitable cause in the UK, and in doing so is aiming to drive more open conversations around mental health and inspire people to ‘Pop, Share, Chat’.
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale.
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The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement and have helped to fund over 1,250 projects focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
As well as tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember also works to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives.
The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health.
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Since the first Mo was grown all those years ago, Movember has prompted millions of conversations about men’s health, and has encouraged men to understand the health risks they face, to talk more openly about their health, and to take action when needed.
By 2030, the charity aims to reduce the number of men dying prematurely and the rate of male suicide by 25%.
Pringles UK
Speaking on Mr. P’s new look, Rebecca Worthington – Activation Brand Lead at Pringles UK – said: “Movember is an incredible cause and the work it does to support men all over the world is second to none. As a partner to the charity, we couldn’t let Mr P get away without removing his iconic moustache,
“We’re looking forward to helping to drive important conversations around people’s mental health.”
Anne-Cecile Berthier – Country Director for UK and Europe at Movember – added: “Movember is delighted to have partnered with Pringles for the first time.
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“Pringles are working with Movember to encourage conversations and get people talking about their mental health [and] we are excited that [the brand] and their moustachioed mascot are helping us to spread this important message.”
You can find more information about the Pringles UK x Movember partnership here.
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Rowetta calls on Bez to not ‘let her down’ following Shaun Ryder allegations
Danny Jones
Ex-Happy Mondays singer Rowetta is imploring her fellow bandmate and long-time friend Bez to rally by her side after making a number of claims about frontman Shaun Ryder.
Speaking out for the first time back on 26 February, the 59-year-old screenshotted an old NME headline touching on a previous split, where they wrote about a “tussle” on a ferry to Ireland before Dublin’s Witness Festival 2000.
Having posted a series of messages on her X account since then, Rowetta has gone on to make more specific claims that Shaun Ryder not only assaulted her but even rendered her unconscious.
Rowetta left the band once again back in December of last year without offering much detail on the situation. The Manc music icon is continuing to both thank as well as share her own messages of support to victims of domestic violence and remains steadfast in her allegations.
Imagine if it was your Mother, your daughter, your sister, your loved one.
If you punch a woman, be man enough to admit it and apologise to my children.
Clarifying what reportedly happened two and half decades ago, Rowetta said on social media: “When I speak about Happy Mondays it will always be true. I’m not a liar.
“Shaun Ryder punched me, knocked me out […] there were lots of witnesses and my son had to see me with a black eye! Don’t call me a liar threatening with defamation! Should have called the cops!”
Nevertheless, this hasn’t stopped the Crumpsall native from reiterating her claims, writing in a subsequent post: “Everybody stop saying I’m lying. I’m speaking to my lawyer this afternoon. I have witnesses, photos and press.
“It’s not a new story. He didn’t deny it when it happened. Ask Bez why he didn’t go on stage [at Dublin’s Witness Fest 25 years ago].” Many people online have taken issue with how the story has been reported by some outlets so far too:
Just another sloppy unsubstantiated article . Fact check atleast
Crucially, it seems Rowetta is banking on her Bez – real name Mark Berry – to back up her claims as the case unfolds, addressing him directly in her most recent post: “Anyone who knows my kids knows they would never lie.
“I do hope Bez doesn’t let my kids down. I’ve always been there for him and his”, she went on to add. Her children, now in their 40s, have also expressed their shock at Ryder‘s denial.
Rowetta also shed some light on the most recent tour before leaving after 34 years, claiming that she stayed on a “16-bed bus on the last tour with mainly men [she] didn’t know, while Bez and his dogs, Neetsy and her merchandise-selling boyfriend, and Shaun + 1 stayed in luxury hotels.”
Although it’s hard to confirm details at this stage, it seems some have already made their minds up, with one user commenting: “It’s time for all the band to move on from Shaun Ryder, after listening to the Paul Ryder podcast, it highlights what a nasty self-centred bully he is. No doubt more skeletons in his closet.”
Mancunian has now become the UK’s ‘most desired’ accent
Emily Sergeant
Mancunian has now taken the crown as the ‘most desired’ accent in the UK, according to a new analysis.
You may remember that in recent years, the findings from two separate shocking surveys revealed that the Manchester accent is considered to be one of the ‘least respected’ nationwide, especially within the corporate world of work, and that northerners with strong accents are considered ‘less intelligent’ than their southern counterparts.
But now it seems like the tides have shifted slightly.
That’s because a new analysis by The Hearing Care Partnership revealing which regional voices are ‘turning heads’ in 2025 has seen Manchester take the top spot.
Last year in the hearing care company’s study, Essex topped the list as the UK’s most desired accent, but in 2025, Manchester came up to first place with a huge 127% increase in searches, pushing Essex down to the second spot.
Mancunian has now become the UK’s ‘most desired’ accent / Credit: Simon Emmett
The company claims the long-awaited Oasis reunion could be the ‘driving force’ behind the nation’s new curiosity towards Manchester’s tone.
“It’s interesting to see how the Manchester accent has become popular all of a sudden,” Ashish Shah, who is an audiologist at The Hearing Care Partnership, commented on the findings.
“Cultural events can really change how people feel about certain accents, and Manchester’s up-and-coming vibrant music scene, lively nightlife, and sports achievements might explain why so many people are interested in it now.
“Last year, Manchester wasn’t even in the top five, so jumping to number one with a 127% increase is really impressive.”
Top 10 ‘most desired’ UK accents
Manchester
Essex
Welsh
Yorkshire
Geordie
Cockney
Scouse
Birmingham
Scottish
Irish
Elsewhere on the list, it appears that regional accents across the UK have seen noticeable shifts.
The Welsh accent now ranks thirdon the list with a 24% increase in searches – a surge that could be linked to the hit BBC series The Traitors, where contestant Charlotte deliberately spoke in a Welsh accent as she believed it to be one of the most trustworthy.
Yorkshire’s unique sound has also seen an 18% boost this year, which is a major shift from 2024 when it was one of the least desirable, and the Geordie accent has also remained a favourite with a 17% increase in interest.
Emily Sergeant -
30th October 2020 
