A Manchester bar owner has said it was 'a dream come true' after bumping into a well-known television star in the city centre this week. Karl Considine, the owner of Love From, a pioneering alcohol-free bar concept, said he couldn't believe it when TV star and broadcaster Davina McCall stopped him and gave him 'the biggest hug'. The snap, which shows the pair smiling as they take a selfie, was also shared by Davina on her Instagram account.
It comes just a few weeks after Karl had to close the sober pop-up bar based at the Kampus neighbourhood, due to 'tough' operating conditions. As well as offering alcohol-free drink options, Love From hosted cocktail masterclasses and art workshops to create a space for people to socialise without alcohol. READ MORE: Inside the New Zealand-inspired brunch spot opening in Manchester's 'hidden' neighbourhood The full post shared on Instagram read: "Today I was walking for coffee minding my own business when the icon herself @davinamccall came up to me and called me the "Love From Guy" and gave me the biggest hug! "Davina your journey was a huge inspiration to me knowing some of the similarities in our experiences with addiction.
Thank you for sharing your story so openly and helping others like me to do the same. "And my mind is blown that my little baby Love From has so much reach! "Thank you thank you thank you for all your support - I followed you from your very first Big Brother appearance in 2000 for Series 1 so meeting you today really.