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Lottie Gibbons

Coronation Street's Mary brings Ben Shephard special item on Tipping Point

Tipping Point viewers were left in stitches as Patti Clare, who plays Mary on Coronation Street, brought Ben Shephard a very special item.

Comedian Tom Allen, Radio DJ Melvin Odoom and Corrie star Patti took on the Tipping Point machine hoping to raise as much money as possible.

However, host Ben, had a pressing question for Patti as she appeared on the show.

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Introducing herself Patti said: "Hello. My name is Patti Clare, I am an actress currently playing Mary Taylor in Coronation Street and Mary is a fascinating character who is obsessed with Tipping Point and with yourself Ben.

"So much so that she has made herself a Ben Shephard blanky.

Ben said: "Patti have you brought the blanket with you?"

Patti said: "Ben, I am not Mary, I am Patti. Very different beasts and I wouldn't want to curry favour with you."

Ben said: "So have you brought the blanket?"

Ben loved the blanket (ITV)

Patti said: "Yes I have, yes I have, here it is. It's a beautiful thing."

Producing the blanket, covered in Ben's face, Patti said: "She had it made for lockdown."

Ben said: "Of course, she wears this when she's feeling anxious, so are you feeling anxious?"

Patti said: "Not anymore Ben."

On Coronation Street, Patti's character Mary often speaks about how much she loves Ben and Tipping Point.

She first revealed her blanket to Sean last August, but the Underworld employee wasn't impressed.

However, Tipping Point fans loved the fact she brought the blanket to show Ben on Tipping Point.

JC tweeted: "Haha. Mary from Corrie with her Ben blanket."

Mandy said: "@APattiClare taking Mary’s @benshephard blanking on #Tippingpoint has made my day."

Cassie wrote: "Mary’s @benshephard blanket is one of the best TV moments and @APattiClare has brought it on #tippingpoint And yes I do want one."

And Steve said: "You have your blanket, Mary. You always have your blanket!".

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