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Who are the famous people that if it came out that they are bad'uns would totally shake your faith in the world.

672 replies

AbbyGal · 30/05/2023 22:20

Rubbish title but hopefully you know what I mean.

For me, those who spring to mind are:
Sir David Attenborough
Tom Hanks
Usain Bolt
Judy Dench

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Girliefriendlikespuppies · 30/05/2023 22:47

Leonardo Di Caprido has a thing for younger women doesn't he, I don't get good vibes from him at all...

Dolly Parton I'd be gutted about as I really admire her. Annie Lennox is another hero of mine.

Sadly there's no man I wouldn't be surprised about these days.

TenoringBehind · 30/05/2023 22:47

reslly struggling to think of any men I’d be shocked to discover had another (bad) side.

Maybe Andy Murray? Monty Don? Bob Mortimer.

MyTruthIsOut · 30/05/2023 22:47

David Walliams….I know he’s a very marmite character and is perceived by some as being inappropriate and creepy, but I really hope it’s all just an act. I really like him and I would be deveatated if he turned out to be bad news 😢

IfeellikeaJoan · 30/05/2023 22:49

Also, Derren Brown.

Rowthe · 30/05/2023 22:49

Rogue1001MNer · 30/05/2023 22:40

Boris Johnson

KIDDING!!!!

Jeremy Paxman, Margaret Atwood.

Paul weller's always seemed very principled.
Ade Edmondson ( RIP Rick!)

Great question

Very disappointed with some of Attwoods current views

MyTruthIsOut · 30/05/2023 22:49

thaegumathteth · 30/05/2023 22:46

Bob Mortimer
David Attenborough
Jordan North
Harry Styles
Lewis Capaldi
Greg Davies
Alex Horne
Sarah Millican

I agree about Harry Styles. My brain just wouldn’t be able to comprehend it.

piefacedClique · 30/05/2023 22:49

David Attenborough
michael parkinson
bear grylls
foxy (off of SAS)
Graham norton

SweetSakura · 30/05/2023 22:50

MyTruthIsOut · 30/05/2023 22:47

David Walliams….I know he’s a very marmite character and is perceived by some as being inappropriate and creepy, but I really hope it’s all just an act. I really like him and I would be deveatated if he turned out to be bad news 😢

I thought there were lots of rumours about him. I always assumed they had some foundation and that's why they finally found a reason to sack him from BGT

highlandcoo · 30/05/2023 22:50

Yes absolutely agree Andy Murray. He strikes me as very decent.

IfeellikeaJoan · 30/05/2023 22:50

And of course Dolly Parton!

thaegumathteth · 30/05/2023 22:50

@MyTruthIsOut what's your definition of dodgy because Leo has a chequered past

icelolly12 · 30/05/2023 22:51

Can't say anything would surprise me now

pizzaHeart · 30/05/2023 22:51

Daffodilwoman · 30/05/2023 22:27

Nobody.
Call me cynical but nothing surprises me anymore.

I agree with this^ . I would be more surprised with some then with the others but that’s about it.

thaegumathteth · 30/05/2023 22:52

@MyTruthIsOut sorry to shatter everything at once but DW attended an event for kids that my friends were involved with. He was VILE.

icelolly12 · 30/05/2023 22:52

Lewis Capaldi strikes me as very creepy

MyTruthIsOut · 30/05/2023 22:53

thaegumathteth · 30/05/2023 22:52

@MyTruthIsOut sorry to shatter everything at once but DW attended an event for kids that my friends were involved with. He was VILE.

I’d rather have my ideals be shattered than have to face possible hard truths in the future 👍

pigalow27 · 30/05/2023 22:53

Lucy Worsley as she is my heroine; Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne as they seem so full of integrity and old world courtesy.

LAHallucinations · 30/05/2023 22:53

Ian Hislop

Alstoybarn · 30/05/2023 22:54

Phillip schofeild

salcombebabe · 30/05/2023 22:54

icelolly12 · 30/05/2023 22:52

Lewis Capaldi strikes me as very creepy

Yes! And Sam Smith!

I’d be shocked if the lovely Roger Federer or Bradley Walsh had awful secrets

Bloatstoat · 30/05/2023 22:54

Keanu Reeves
Monty Don
Justin Fletcher - my DD absolutely loves Mr Tumble although I do find him a bit creepy I would hate to think there was actually something wrong about him.

thaegumathteth · 30/05/2023 22:56

icelolly12 · 30/05/2023 22:52

Lewis Capaldi strikes me as very creepy

😱 I think he's just awkward. I'd honestly be absolutely gutted if he was horrible.

DeadbeatYoda · 30/05/2023 22:56

Beenaboutabit · 30/05/2023 22:35

Rishi & Akshata

😂

ExhaustedAlready · 30/05/2023 22:56

Those saying Tom Hanks and David Jason. I'm sorry to burst your bubble...

Google is your friend.

TheHandmaiden · 30/05/2023 22:56

There are lots of unsavoury rumours about David Williams.

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