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Celebrities you can’t warm to

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neonglow · 18/12/2019 09:12

Does anyone have any celebrities they can’t really ‘warm to’ or don’t get great vibes about for no reason at all, even though they are generally very well-liked?

Mine is Justin/Mr Tumbke, I know everyone loves him but I just get these vibes that he’s actually a total diva and the tv/stage persona is just that. But then I’m probably totally wrong.

Anyone else?

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jamesforagirl · 18/12/2019 23:28

Amanda Holden
Denise Welch
Sherrie Hewson
Nadia Sahwala
Denise Van Outen
Sheridan Smith

Iamthewombat · 18/12/2019 23:29

I’m on a proper roll now. I couldn’t watch Strictly this year because of all the cloying, fake sincerity. Just do the fecking dance, get your scores and sod off. I don’t want to hear about how you made a friend for life in your professional partner and (s)he taught you so much, saw something special in you blah blah.

The facial expressions have reached peak fakery too. Especially the one who danced with Tony Beak. She had obviously been practising “eyes and teeth, eyes and teeth, sparkle! Sparkle!”

jamesforagirl · 18/12/2019 23:34

Micheal Barrymore makes me want to punch my own lights out.

jamesforagirl · 18/12/2019 23:39

Sam Smith
Robbie Williams & Wife
All the BBC Breakfast presenters!
Emily Attack

jamesforagirl · 18/12/2019 23:40

Rochelle Humes

jamesforagirl · 18/12/2019 23:41

Myleene Klass

Bunnyfuller · 18/12/2019 23:43

Keira Knightly - sort your stupid fucking mouth out, mouths don’t move like that naturally

Jamie Fucking preachmcpreach fucking crisp spoiler

Emma Thompson - she’s just too Emma Thompson, she plops into a scene being Emma Thompson

Meryl Streep for the same reason

Lewis Greedy fuck Hamilton tax hider

Ricky Gervais - his ‘the office’ character is just him. He’s that much of a knob. I’ve not see him play anyone but himself

I think I could go on a long time.

@BuzzShitbagBobbly love that phrase ‘and she can get in the sea’ 😂😂😂😂

Iamthewombat · 18/12/2019 23:44

Thank you for mentioning Rochelle Humes and get clueless husband. Is this what we have to put up with now? Surely there must be better presenters available?

Iamthewombat · 18/12/2019 23:45

HER clueless husband. Not sure how I got to GET clueless husband.

jamesforagirl · 18/12/2019 23:49

The game show they host has the potential to be a big hit if they were not hosting it! They are so wooden, unnatural and fake it’s difficult to watch! And she’s always looking at the camera when she’s meant to be talking to the contestants - very odd.

Iamthewombat · 18/12/2019 23:51

@Elderflower14 I think Jo Wood only exists to fill space in Sunday supplements. She’s usually got something to flog (don’t they all?) and disappointingly we never get the real dirt on Ronnie Wood.

I have noticed that she has slipped down the rankings and is now more likely to be found in my dad’s Saturday Express TV guide (as filler) than in his MOS ‘You’ magazine, though, so maybe she will tell all in ‘Platinum’ magazine in exchange for the cover and a chance to promote her organic hair oil or yoga mats or whatever she has to shill this week.

Iamthewombat · 18/12/2019 23:52

@jamesforagirl I haven’t been able to assess the hit potential of their show because as soon as I see them I am reaching for the remote.

DeeZastris · 19/12/2019 00:01

Sam Smith - can’t stand his singing
Paul Hollywood - fat baker
Gregg Wallace - don’t understand why he’s on the tv
Fiona Bruce - just read the news - we don’t need you to emote.
Tom Bradbury - again, just read the news. We don’t need the 6th form sarcastic act.

Mummatron3000 · 19/12/2019 00:06

Claudia Winkleman
Lewis Hamilton
Colin Firth
Billy Connolly

dkl55 · 19/12/2019 00:08

Cheryl (Cole/Tweedy) etc - that racist attack in the loos?
Any IG "famous" person who is late to the party of oversharing some aspect of their life or body - to be brave and for the likes. And also for the smug wokeness. Jameela Jamil & Tiegen included here.
Lily Allen - thank god we have her to represent the masses.
James Cordon - will never forget him presenting some music awards show and after RiRi performed he turned around and said something along the lines of - well she must be on the rag. Disgusted. So unfunny.

StarlightGold · 19/12/2019 00:22

Philip Schofield- Always had the feeling he was a bit of a prat
Aidan Turner- again, back when he was doing a promo for being human he came across as extremely arrogant. Although he now often says he dislikes that Tv show and didn’t get how everyone sympathised with his character (he played a serial killer). But from what I have heard he is really obnoxious and incredibly rude and apparently was a nightmare on the set of poldark.
Any ITV star (excluding Ant and Dec)- All come across fake, particularly Philip!
A vast majority of pop stars- yet to find one that I can warm to.
Most Reality Stars/Influences- they are middle class, self obsessed people, who where clearly school bullies as most popular kids are, who pretend they are just like you. They are not!
There are probably many others, but these are who come to the top of my head.

Overseasmom100 · 19/12/2019 01:06

Jimmy Carr

MerryGrinchmas1 · 19/12/2019 01:09

Naga Manchetti - the news reader. Probably spelt her name wrong. Cannot put my finger on why but I just get a bad vibe 🤷🏼‍♀️

Graphista · 19/12/2019 01:51

Omg loads! Another thread reminded me of one - Rachel Riley.

Peter Andre
Amanda Holden
Eamonn Holmes
Holly willoughby
Tess daly - seriously can’t understand how she has a job she’s so stiff!

All the toms that everyone raves about! Tom hardy, Tom hiddleston, Tom Holland, Tom Hollander...

I’ve even gone off Tom hanks - he seems less true, less sincere as he gets older?

But...I do like Tom cruise as an actor I am BEYOND excited that “rock of ages” is now on Netflix great film very funny and shockingly he can actually sing! Not astoundingly so but he can carry a tune. But yes in real life he’s a dick! And even as a fan I have suspicions about certain aspects of his life much gossiped about and if I wrote would be deleted but I suspect they are true, the shame of it being if it is true means he’s living a lie and I think unnecessarily.

Ant and dec

Never liked Caroline flack

Helen Mirren - is an odd one. I like her as an actress but in real life she seems a dick, ditto meryl Streep

Louise Redknapp - I’ve met in real life and she was lovely

“I can't stand Anna Kendrick and i have no idea why -she just irks me!”
I LOVE her ever since being dragged to pitch perfect by dd, but I can see how she’s an acquired taste somewhat being a bit “quirky” but I like her

Ricky gervais fits this thread perfectly for me - I SHOULD like him, I agree with many of his opinions, his sense of humour matches mine according to many family and friends yet I just can’t quite take to him

“PP who finds Stacey Solomon endearing, I agree. I really like her and think she comes across as quite intelligent as well.”
I like her think she’s lovely but wouldn’t describe her as intelligent - worldly wise maybe but not intelligent

“Nadiya Hussein. Ruthless and manipulative. Have disliked her from her start on Bake Off.” 😱really? I think she’s lovely

“But the one that's likely to get me kicked off MN is

Idris Elba. Absolutely cannot stand him”. No there’s actually a fair few of us can’t stand him on here and didn’t understand why Luther was so adored and feted. It often comes up on overhyped tv show threads

“now I can’t stand Sheridan Smith either.” Ugh same - fake fake fake!

Reminds me of another - Jane horrocks who is apparently a right diva and terrible snob

“Keith Lemon” erm... do you mean Keith lemon or Leigh Francis? If the former are you aware it’s a character and SUPPOSED to be obnoxious?

David Walliams completely creeps me out

“Ooh yes , he was on the "List" until I watched him on Breakfast TV last week and he invited Terrance up to his show (provided transport , ticket, sat him with his DParents and his husband)”
I’m a fan and have followed him for years and I promise you he does stuff like this all the time, and doesn’t always do a big show of it - he generally does that if it’s something the fan wants - not just when he’s got something to promote. He’s always lovely to fans, spends ages signing autographs and getting selfies etc remembers fans he’s met before even years after, asks after their families and all sorts really lovely guy.

“Lewis Greedy fuck Hamilton tax hider” ha! Definitely don’t ever watch his recent “turn” on Graham norton! Banging on about “giving back” and how he wants to help poor working class kids to be able to access motor racing as it’s got too elitist! Talk about cognitive dissonance!

bakedbeanzontoast · 19/12/2019 03:21

Lily Allen
Jameelia Jamil
Keira knightly
Anna Kendrick
Lizzo
Karen Gillen

custardbear · 19/12/2019 06:34

Boris and Trump
Robbie Williams - twatty, self admiration drives me mad
Amanda Holden - as above - plus she's not talented fuck knows why she's employed
Toss Daley - as per Amanda Holden, but dopey too
Kylie Minigue - just made a career out of being dreadful - she's lucky with who she has around her to make her what she's become
Victoria and David Beckham... where do I start!

I think that Numberjack looks like Eddie the eagle Edwards!

custardbear · 19/12/2019 06:40

Oh David Walliiams - I'm sure it'll come out in a few years that he's a serial killer or something as equally awful! He really gives me the 😬😳👀

nrpmum · 19/12/2019 06:45

Maria Carey
Robbie Williams
Anyone TOWIE
Anyone Made In Chelsea
Jason Statham

MonChatEstMagnifique · 19/12/2019 06:45

She seems to be constantly falling out with people.
She told Kanye he could use something in a song.But when the song came out she acted affronted.And she said she hadnt given permission.And Kim played the whole tape.

I just think you are the problem,not everyone around you if trouble always seems to be at your door.

That might be one side of the story. I remember reading Taylor’s side and it was different. For a start Kim Kardashian didn’t play the whole tape, she played a heavily edited version. Taylor Swift took exception to being called a bitch on the song, the edited version of the taped conversation didn’t show her approving being called a bitch and Taylor Swift said that’s because that conversation never happened. Kanye said he’d play the song to her before it was released and Taylor Swift said that never happened. Who knows, but I know who I believe. People who seem to have reputations for being nice and good to work with seem to say Taylor Swift is lovely. I’d believe them over Kanye and Kim as I think they seek out attention. Kanye interrupting her award speech years ago was just embarrassing to watch, for him. But it got him attention so that’s a win in his world I suppose.

usingname · 19/12/2019 07:16

Lorraine Kelly
Caroline Flack
Meghan Markle
Holly Willoughby
Philip Scofield
Eddy Izzard
and probably others - can't stand them.