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Martin Lewis was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) back in 2014. He received the accolade for his services to consumer rights and to charitable services through his Money Saving Expert Charity Fund.And now, the financial journalist has spoken about his chances of receiving a knighthood.The 48-year-old claimed “it’s not going to happen,” when a fan reached out to him on Twitter.Martin admitted that he was flattered by the support but dismissed any suggestion of becoming a Sir.“Is it not about time @MartinSLewis gets a knighthood for his services to the public regarding finance #MartinLewis,” one fan wrote on the micro-blogging site yesterday.“Wow! Huge amount of likes.

Martin Lewis was left emotional as he admitted he has been forced to send back his OBE.The emotional telly star took to social media to share the news.“They’re taking my OBE off me!” the Good Morning Britain said before explaining that he was being upgraded to an CBE instead.READ MORE:Brit gets £4,000 council tax return after Martin Lewis told them to check bandThe “money saving expert” was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 2014 Birthday Honours for or services to consumer rights and to charitable services through the MSE Charity Fund. For his work during the current Cost of Living Crisis, he has been given a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).This means he must give back his OBE (Order of the British Empire).A CBE is the highest-ranking Order of the British Empire award somebody can receive (not including a dame or knighthood) after OBE and then MBE.People in the replies to his tweet congratulated Martin.Davina McColl wrote: “Oh Martin!!! I’m so chuffed for you.