TV presenter Stephen Mulhern has been causing a stir in Sunderland today.

The ITV presenter is filming in the city for his upcoming show In For a Penny – featuring his own brand of games and quizzes.

Members of the public stake a penny for a chance to win £1,000 by taking on silly questions or games.

The comedian was spotted in his gold glitter jacket on Roker beach earlier today, where he attracted a crowd of interested fans.

And more people took to social media to express their disappointment at not being able to pop along. 

Mulhern is also presenter of Catchphrase, Big Star's Little Star, and Rolling In It.

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