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Coronation Street character Mary Taylor admitted she had a soft spot for Ben Shephard three years ago, and now the Good Morning Britain host has finally revealed how he feels about it.<\/p>\n
Mary, played by actor Patti Clare, 47, first revealed that she\u2019s quite possibly Ben\u2019s number-one fan back in 2020.<\/p>\n
Mary told Sean Tully (Antony\u00a0Cotton) that she loves the\u00a0Tipping Point\u00a0star so much, she had purchased a\u00a0warm and cosy blanket with his face all over it.<\/p>\n
In an episode of the ITV soap earlier this week, Mary proved that Ben was still firmly at the forefront of her mind during a discussion with George (Tony Maudsley).<\/p>\n
They were talking about novelty funerals, which aim to give a more personal touch to the event.<\/p>\n
Mary shared her desire to have a funeral package focused on Ben. Specifically, she\u2019d like to be laid to rest in a Ben bed.<\/p>\n
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On today\u2019s Good Morning Britain, Ben, 48, revealed what he thought of the reoccurring narrative.<\/p>\n
Kate Garraway opened the show by asking Ben: \u2018Were your ears burning on Tuesday night?\u2019<\/p>\n
After letting out a little bit of laughter he said: \u2018It\u2019s that strange thing that happens when you get mentioned in people\u2019s conversations and you\u2019ll get a message. <\/p>\n
\u2018Tuesday night, Coronation Street happens, my phone went absolutely bonkers with mentions.\u2019<\/p>\n