He's just Ted! Jason Sudeikis character Coach Lasso from hit Apple TV series to be immortalized with Barbie doll

• Ted Lasso Barbie doll incoming
• Official X account confirms collaboration
• Sudeikis to be immortalised

WHAT HAPPENED? The official X, formerly Twitter, account of Ted Lasso seemingly confirmed a report that the Apple TV franchise is set to collaborate with the children's toy company to produce a doll of the lead character himself.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Following the success of the official Barbie movie over the summer, the children's toy product is hotter than ever, and now soccer fans around the world will get the chance to own their very own Ted Lasso Barbie doll.

WHAT NEXT FOR TED LASSO? The hit TV franchise may have finished with series three, but rumours of a spinoff loom and their holiday special episode is sure to be back on TV screens over the next two months.