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James Rodger & Brett Gibbons

Jason Manford takes job with Iceland after Tesco application turned down

Comedian and actor Jason Manford has become a delivery driver with frozen food giant Iceland in the latest twist of his supermarket job hunt.

The star posted an image to his social media account today, showing himself wearing a cap complete with the supermarket's logo.

Jason was also captured wearing uniform belonging to the frozen food giant, BirminghamLive reports.

He captioned the post: "Funny how life turns out."

Jason's social media post ((Image: Jason Manford))

His selfie has received 25,000 likes - and around 700 shares.

Customers must have been surprised to see their shopping being delivered by the actor who recently appeared in BBC TV comedy Scarborough.

Some 1,800 fans have flocked to comment, too, with one writing: "The race is long and in the end it is only with yourself. Awesome being useful x"

A second added: " Awesome! Well done Jason! Don’t forget to pick up a prawn ring."

A third posted: " I’ve always admired your work ethic anyway, but now, in these unprecedented times, I have the upmost respect for you! Such an amazing man!"

Iceland offered Jason the chance to work with the company after his job application to become a Tesco delivery driver amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic was refused.

Stepping up to the plate on social media, the supermarket chain told Jason: "Our door is always open for you."

The chain then added: "Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name."

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