SPOT the latest 1990s favourite who is making a comeback — it’s porky pink prankster Mr Blobby.
The jiggly-eyed comic character, known for causing chaos among celebs while shouting “blobby, blobby”, has found a new generation of fans thanks to online clips of his antics.
The character’s owner, Unique Television, has now lodged paperwork online to protect Mr Blobby’s trademark ahead of what is being dubbed on a new website as his “triumphant return”.
His second chance at fame follows reunion gigs by Oasis and a planned Netflix documentary on the Spice Girls.
Mr Blobby shot to fame on BBC Saturday show Noel’s House Party, with Noel Edmonds.
He even had a Christmas No 1 in 1993 with novelty hit Mr Blobby.
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But after Noel’s House Party was axed in 1999, the work dried up for Blobby — apart from cameos including in the video for Peter Kay’s 2005 charity hit (Is This the Way to) Amarillo.
He was also the main attraction at three Crinkley Bottom theme parks, which later shut.
Blobby’s TV return is expected to include promo appearances and telly spots.
Last year he surprised Noel on Good Morning Britain, delighting the viewers.
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An insider said: “Mr Blobby was booked to support publicity of Noel Edmonds’ travel show Kiwi Adventure and came on to surprise his old pal.
The reaction was overwhelming and the segment delivered big social media buzz, which is important these days.
“The thinking is Blobby is one of those legacy talents that encapsulates everything people love about British entertainment.
“He’s silly but harmless, it’s that old school prank comedy at the heart of what ITV do.
“You can just see him popping up in a Big Brother trial or Celebrity Sabotage, which is all about pranks.
“It celebrates the old while embracing the new.”