Published: 17:24, 31 October 2025 | Updated: 17:24, 31 October 2025

A viral Manchester United fan who has pledged not to cut his hair until the Red Devils win five games in a row has starred in a new Paddy Power advert as his date with destiny appears to near.

Frank Ilett, who is known on social media as The United Strand, began the challenge last October as a way to 'spread some humour' amid a difficult period for the club. His journey has seen the fan gain significant fame, with Ilett now having 585,000 followers on Instagram.

United have won three matches in a row, beating Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton, and could make it five if they get the better of Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in their next two matches.

It means Ilett could be getting a trim as early as November 8 after the game against Tottenham, but Paddy Power - who are known for their quirky skits - have rolled out a scene where Ilett chats to his barber.

'It does make me sad actually,' the barber is seen saying in...