Ben Newman, 40, from Tamworth, who is facing eviction from his spot in the Staffordshire's town centre, starts his day at 4am.
Ben Newman, known as Spudman, a viral TikTok chef and jacket potato vendor, works grueling 14-hour shifts starting at 4am, juggling his business, nine children, and four hours of dialysis four days a week. Diagnosed with renal failure in 2010, he relies on dialysis for life after three failed kidney transplants. Spudman, who has over four million TikTok followers, faces eviction from his Staffordshire town center spot, threatening his business legacy. He hopes to pass the business to his eldest son Dylan but fears the council's contract changes may prevent this. Spudman's loyal supporters have launched a petition, with nearly 90,000 signatures in four days, to save his spot. Despite his challenges, Spudman remains dedicated to his family and business, with his wife Sarah Simpson often sharing their life on social media.
