The TikTok sensation Spudman is being kicked off his pitch by the local council with the trader having no idea where he’ll go next.
Known for his mouth-watering topping stacked jacket potatoes, Ben Newman has become an internet sensation.
Despite fans travelling all over the world to try the spuds, Ben has now been kicked off his local pitch.
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The area that Ben operates in located just outside of St Editha’s Church in Tamworth, Staffordshire is being redeveloped.
The Tamworth Borough Council have requested all of the traders in the square including Spudman to relocate for the foreseeable whilst they work on the square.
The only option for re__cpLocation at this moment in time for Spudman is the main high street, as reported by What’s The Jam.
However, due to the huge number of fans who visit the trader on a daily basis Ben doesn’t want to risk upsetting the other traders.
Ben Newman stated: “We are getting kicked off our pitch by the council.
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“I love this spot, by the church, on the square, absolutely beautiful and we’re getting kicked off.
“We knew it was coming because they are redeveloping all the square, we didn’t realise it was going to happen this soon.
“Where are we going to go and what are we going to do, I don’t know just yet.
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“It will be better in the long run and we will be coming back but what do we do in the meantime.
“Can’t believe I’m getting kicked off.”
Fans of the Spudman were left devastated by the news but pleaded for Ben to take his potatoes on tour.
Karen Whipday said: “Go on tour, take Spudman around the country and share the love.”
Rhys Jefferies added: “Go on tour, that would be sick!”
Lee Smethurst stated: “Do they know who you are?”
Emily Lord added: “Go on tour round the UK and make videos.”
Vixie Massey said: “What’s wrong with the pavement now, council should offer you a different plot.”
Callum said: “How easy is it to move the trailer around, could you do Spudman on tour until you get your pitch back.”
Claire stated: “If they can’t give you a suitable spot will they compensate for your loss of earnings.”
The Tamworth Borough Council have been approached for a comment but have not yet responded.
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