Imagine getting paid £26,000 to be a sex toy tester during lockdown.

Well, that's exactly what BBC Apprentice star and Haslingden-born Lewis Ellis revealed to his social media followers on Monday, as he announced he'd become a tester for adult toy site, Ricky.com.

Mr Ellis, who made it to the final five in the last series of The Apprentice, has been busy building his travel company Hiddn Travel, but revealed he's found a fun alternative way to help make ends meet during lockdown.

The 29-year-old former Haslingden High School pupil said: "I saw Ricky.com were looking for a few sex toy testers, and I thought to myself why not?

"I am not someone who takes themselves too seriously and it looks like it would be fun.

"It's also a chance for me to utilise my marketing skills, I won't just be testing the toys, I'll be providing feedback to help improve their marketing materials, branding, and contributing ideas for new products and enhancements for existing ones."

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In April, Ricky.com announced they were looking for a number of sex toy testers - a role which pays £26,000 pro-rata - and luckily enough, they are still seeking to hire more.

Tom Thurlow from Ricky.com said: "We're thrilled to have Lewis on board as one of our testers, he's someone who fits in well with our brand, he runs his own marketing agency so the skills from that alone are invaluable.

"We are still looking for more sex toy testers and it doesn’t matter if you’re new to sex toys or are familiar with our entire range, we’re all about passion at Ricky.com so if this sounds like you then get in touch."

Bosses at Ricky.com say the role, which will see lucky applicants become part of an innovative team driving change in the sex toy industry, has a number of benefits, including free sex toys, flexible working, remote working, and a generous salary.

If you fancy joining Lewis and getting paid to test out toys whilst in lockdown, you can apply for the role here.