THE STAR of 1990s ITV children’s show Fun House is now downing a pint in his local Wetherspoons.
Melanie Grant, 53, rose to fame as a teenager when she appeared as a cheerleader on the long-running series.
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Melanie Grant, 53, rose to fame as a teenager when she appeared as a cheerleader on the long-running children’s show Fun HouseCredit: Gary Stone
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Mel, right, was joined by twin sister Martina, left, and they appeared in all 11 series of the show, which ran from 1989 to 1999 with Pat Sharp as host
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Mel has now ditched her pompoms and ra-ra skirt to serve the punters at the Royal Victoria Pavilion in her home town of Ramsgate, KentCredit: Gary Stone
She was joined by her twin sister Martina and they appeared in all 11 series of the show hosted by Pat Sharp from 1989 to 1999.
But now she’s ditched her pompoms and ra-ra skirt to serve bookies at the Royal Victoria Pavilion in her home town of Ramsgate, Kent.
The mother of one of them said: “Since Fun House ended, Martina and I have not been on television regularly.
“We still get the odd showbiz job here and there, but it’s not my full-time job anymore and I needed something to pay the bills.
“I’ve always been a real person and love working with the public, so when the Wetherspoons job came up I thought it sounded perfect.
“I like talking to the bookies.
“It’s surprising how often I get recognized after all these years.
“It’s crazy how many people are still huge fans of Fun House.”
Melanie and her twin – who now works for cosmetics company Clarins – still occasionally attend corporate appearances with Pat at resorts and get requests to record video messages for fans.
But she said: “It would be great to get back on TV – I’d love to do Strictly or I’m A Celeb.
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“I’m just waiting for a call from the producers.”
Melania’s boss, Chris Whitbourn, said: “It’s great to have Mel here.
“As a child I watched Fun House, and then I found myself interviewing for a job here.
“She is a great member of staff and an asset to the pub.”
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The Twins still occasionally get together with Pat Sharp for one-off appearances Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaX2fWuoJ7B/?img_index=1
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Mel says she loves her bar job but is still considering a return to TV – says she ‘would love to do Strictly or I’m A Celeb’ Credit: Gary Stone
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Mel says the punters in the bar still recognize her Credit: Gary Stone
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