'We’re delighted to be replacing his stolen nugget tenfold' - Young Wolves fan turns viral moment into dream job as official Aldi chicken nugget taster
A Wolves fan who went viral after having a chicken nugget stolen by his dad at Molineux has landed a dream role as Aldi's official 'Chicken Nugget Taster.'
Four-year-old Rory Smith from Tividale has turned the tearful viral moment into a dream job after the clip, which captured the young fan’s heartbroken reaction at his dad's cheeky nugget-steal, quickly spread across social media.
The moment was caught on camera during Wolves’ 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, and drew amused reactions across social media.
Just days before Rory’s viral moment, Aldi launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Nugget Taster, celebrating the nation’s love of the crispy classic with over 164 million chicken nuggets flying off their shelves in the past year alone.
When the supermarket spotted Rory’s video, they knew they had found a perfect fit and immediately offered him a special ‘mini nugget tasting’ role.
Rory, who also lives with mum Claire, and sister Ferne, aged 8, will help to taste-test Aldi’s much-loved chicken nugget range and give his thumbs up on his favourite product.
Rory’s dad, Tom Smith, a Tree Surgeon, said: “The response to the video has been incredible. Rory is delighted to be an official chicken nugget taster, it means lots more nuggets for him, and none for me. I’ll definitely think twice before stealing one again.”
Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “We had only just launched our search for our first official Nugget Taster when we saw Rory’s video, and it felt like perfect timing. His love for nuggets really struck a chord with people across the UK. We’re delighted to be replacing his stolen nugget tenfold."
Rory will be joined by Lorna Funnell, 35, from Buxted, East Sussex, who secured her place after beating hundreds of applicants to Aldi’s nationwide competition. Judges were impressed with Lorna’s passion for nuggets, claiming she is already the chief nugget taster and buyer in her household, and a huge fan of both veggie and chicken varieties.
Mum of one Lorna said: “I’m a huge nugget fan, so being an official taster really is a dream come true. I can’t wait to get stuck in."
