BOLTON comic Paddy McGuinness has hit the jackpot with his new role.

For the Take Me Out presenter has been passed the royal chains to take the throne and become the King of Bingo as he succeeds the Queen of Bingo Barbara Windsor as the face of Jackpotjoy.

Paddy said: "What a thrill to be Jackpotjoy’s new royal ambassador. Bingo is in my blood. My mum used to work in the local bingo halls around Bolton and it’s a game that everyone in Britain loves.

"To take over the crown from a legend like Barbara Windsor is a huge honour. She’s the Queen of Bingo and, as you’ll see in the adverts, it was an emotional moment for me to receive the final endorsement from the Queen.

"Everyone has a dream when they’re growing up and mine was definitely to have my very own commemorative plate. Who’d have thought people would be eating their pie and gravy off a plate with my face on it?"

And to celebrate the new royal appointment a Royal Bolton commemorative plate has been created — fresh from kilns somewhere near Bolton — of which only 5,000 are available.

Paddy, according to Jackpotjoy has always wanted to be the new bingo royal.

He has been preparing for the role by embellishing his home with royal-themed effects, including his own version of a royal corgi – a whippet – and a range of royal merchandise.

Paddy is said to be seeking approval to succeed the current Queen of Bingo and invites her to his house to show off his royal wares and receive the final endorsement from the Queen.

Adam Trainis, Head of Brand for Jackpotjoy, added: "We’re delighted that Paddy has agreed to become the new Jackpotjoy royal. He’s a fun guy and consummate professional with a warm and engaging personality.

"Jackpotjoy is all about entertainment and fun and Paddy sits perfectly with our audience. He was the ideal successor to take over from Barbara, our Queen of Bingo, who has been such a fantastic ambassador for us over the past seven years.

"We’re looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Paddy. Here’s to a successful reign with his majesty at the throne."

To try and get one of the rare plates visit www.arightroyaldish.co.uk