Comedy genius Jason Manford has been offered a job by Iceland after his application to work for Tesco was turned down.
The 38-year-old Mancunian comedian applied for a temp job to work as a driver for the retailer, but later revealed he was "livid" as he found out Tesco had rejected the application.
It turns out Jason, who said he was "only trying to do his bit" during the coronavirus pandemic, is in luck as Iceland approached the star with arms wide open.
The supermarket replied to Jason's tweet in response to Tesco's rejection email.
The company generously offered Jason the chance to work for the retailer for just one day, as well as promising to make a donation to the NHS in his name.
Having seen the rejection tweets, Iceland responded: "Our door is always open for you @JasonManford.
"Help us out for the day and we'll make a donation to the NHS in your name. #everylittlehelps"
While Iceland's managing director also added: "Looking forward to welcoming @JasonManford to #TeamIceland.
The comedian, who seemed overjoyed with the replies, said: "Seeya on the Ice...land."
Jason's Tesco rejection email included the generic response, to which he jokingly penned back: "Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit. I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I’ll be watching."
He was later accused of trying to "take the p**s" by applying for a job at his local supermarket.
But he fired back at the accusers by saying: "A few people thought I was taking the p**s, being insensitive or making it up about my previous message about being turned down for a job as a Tesco driver.
"I applied 7 weeks ago when I thought, like everyone, it was basically wartime and it would require all hands on deck."
He also admitted he feels "extremely fortunate" and wished his fans well and to stay safe.
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