Rubie's Official Teletubbies Deluxe Costume, Adult Fancy Dress

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While the official line was that he walked due to “creative differences”, it was claimed he was “asked to leave” after the first series because his “interpretation of the role was not acceptable”. This may be hard to stomach, but unfortunately the Teletubbies were not real creatures and there were real-life people hiding under those massive, sweaty, stinky costumes. It was later reported that the show's production company felt the actor had misinterpreted the role by "implying" Tinky Winky was gay. In response to his departure, Dave said: “I am proud of my work for them. I was always the one to test out the limitations of the costume. I was the first to fall off my chair and roll over. I took all the risks.” It was just a case of sitting in front of a mirror and a camera and my dad playing with toys and race cars and that sort of thing to try and get me to laugh at the camera."

Dipsy Costume - Etsy UK

The coolest of all the Teletubbies has to have been Dipsy, who walked round with that dapper top hat.

We had to wear really ugly underwear like those old Western long johns, which was essentially a onesie, but it was so it could absorb the sweat," he said.

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Speaking to BBC South East in 2017 about landing the role, Jess explained: "I was being weighed at the hospital.John has shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from his experience on the show, revealing that the sweet-looking creatures were actually rather unpleasant to be around because of how sweaty they got. Government scientists 'ready to respond' if there's another sea creature die-off on Yorkshire coast When we were out of costume, you’d have to turn your face the other way and speak to us at a distance because we were reeking and so sweaty you could wring us out. Huge props to our dressers for putting up with us!" It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows away from the cameras, as there was a controversial axing, a lesbian sex scene and a tragic death. Dipsy is full of energy and loves to dance. When posing as Dipsy, consider sitting on your bottom with your legs out as that's how Dipsy often ended his dances. And, what do you know, Dipsy also loves big hugs.