Comic legend Doddy presented with diamond tickling stick to celebrate his 90th birthday

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Sir Ken with his waxwork and tickling stick. Credit: Madame Tussauds

Comic legend Sir Ken Dodd has been presented on stage with a special “diamond” tickling stick to mark his 90th birthday.

He was given the unique gift at Blackpool's Grand Theatre by Madame Tussauds.

Ken’s wax figure was also on stage and a replica of the diamond tickling stick has been added to his Tussauds figure for visitors to see.

Ken said: “I saw my figure a few years ago when it was first made and it’s been magical to be reunited with it today.

"It’s amazing to see yourself encapsulated at a certain moment in time. The new tickling stick is fantastic, I’m going to use it on stage from now on.”