Stephen Mulhern dropped from £1m Butlin's magic show
Mulhern had worked as a Redcoat at Minehead Butlin's between 1995 and 1996 before he broke into TV work.
As reported by Somerset Live, a spokesperson for Mulhern said: 'Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlin's family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlin's remains hugely positive.
"This change allows Stephen to explore new opportunities in the family holiday space – something he's incredibly passionate about.'
A Butlin's spokesperson said: 'Stephen has been an incredible part of the Butlin's experience and continues to be a valued member of the family.
'Stephen's much-loved live show won't return in 2026 after three fantastic years, but we're thrilled to be working together on ongoing projects this autumn.'
The show is continuing for 2025, with dates at Minehead as well as Bognor Regis and Skegness.
Families can choose a 'Summer Holidays Feat Stephen Mulhern' package to ensure they get to see him, which runs on selected school holiday breaks.
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Who is Stephen Mulhern?
Stephen Mulhern is a TV presenter, entertainer and magician who got his start in the media by presenting on CITV with shows like Finger Tips and Tricky TV.
He's also worked on Britain's Got More Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway, Catchphrase and In For a Penny.
In recent years, he's helmed coverage of ITV's reboot of Deal or No Deal and You Bet!
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