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Who is your unusual crush?

536 replies

Chefpig · 02/08/2026 12:06

Who do you find attractive but they're perhaps not attractive in a conventional way?

I'll start with David Baddiel. Something about him. His facial hair is sexy. He did a series cycling round France with Hugh Dennis (who I also have a crush on) and the pair of them were a joy to watch. Witty and intelligent. He's also fiercely proud of his Jewish heritage.

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AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 11:53

SummitWrong · 02/08/2026 19:08

Louis Theroux. Particularly the bearded lockdown version. Intelligence and a quiet confidence is attractive, thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it 🤣

No, I get that.
Also, when he cuddles Pete Doherty's baby in the interview doc. He's so paternal and gentle.

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 11:54

Catarinabella · 02/08/2026 19:54

Mackenzie Crook, I love his mind and Pearce Quigly , I love the soft nature that he appears to have ❤️

Mackenzie Crook is adorable.

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 11:55

SummitWrong · 02/08/2026 19:58

I may also add Gillian Anderson. She's old enough to be my mother and I'm totally heterosexual, but there's something about her...

Yes, I'm super-straight but agree.
Also Rebecca Hall, although I'm never quite sure if I fancy her or if wish I WAS her...

Chefpig · 03/08/2026 12:28

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 11:53

No, I get that.
Also, when he cuddles Pete Doherty's baby in the interview doc. He's so paternal and gentle.

Oh gosh Pete Doherty has a baby? Is he still a heroin addict?

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JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 12:30

Chefpig · 03/08/2026 12:28

Oh gosh Pete Doherty has a baby? Is he still a heroin addict?

He lives in France not sure if he makes cheese or just eats it.
He's filled out since the days of being a wiry skag head.

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 12:35

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 12:30

He lives in France not sure if he makes cheese or just eats it.
He's filled out since the days of being a wiry skag head.

I don't think he makes cheese Grin From the Louis Theroux doc it's not clear what he does. I don't think he's on heroin now, but he still drinks a lot.
The doc might still be on iPlayer.

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 12:37

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 12:35

I don't think he makes cheese Grin From the Louis Theroux doc it's not clear what he does. I don't think he's on heroin now, but he still drinks a lot.
The doc might still be on iPlayer.

🤣🤣ok so not a cheese producer..don't where the hell I got that from🧀🧀

AuntieGrizelda · 03/08/2026 12:41

Derren Brown - yes, I know he is gay
Eddie Izzard - before he was Suzie

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 12:46

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 12:37

🤣🤣ok so not a cheese producer..don't where the hell I got that from🧀🧀

Are you thinking of Alex James? Although I'm not sure if he still does.

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 12:48

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 12:46

Are you thinking of Alex James? Although I'm not sure if he still does.

Perhaps.
Thanks.😁

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 12:49

He's a crush of mine, actually, although maybe not an unusual/weird one.

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 12:51

Ahostofgoldendaffodils · 02/08/2026 23:48

Sean Ryder, Mbappe, Ray Winstone and John Cleese (in no particular order)

Random list. OG Shaun had a bit of swagger.
Mbappe is a genius. Ray Winstone has a lot of swagger.
Struggling with John Cleese but each to her own….

Porcupinepotato · 03/08/2026 12:57

comeondover · 03/08/2026 11:43

Ed Miliband. Sorry. I saw him IRL once and he had a certain something

I walked past him once outside my local train station and thought the same. He acknowledged me and I didn’t know what to do so just winked at him 🤣

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 12:58

AliceNotInChains · 02/08/2026 18:49

Oooo Tony soprano

Ooof! That one I do get. Even in his dressing gown.
My late mum was a proper lady. Couldn’t even say ‘bloody’ in front of her. Wouldn’t have anything ‘rude or rough’ on the telly.
Once a week I would sit and watch that show with her, and she’d be sitting there in her sprigged nightdress and matching dressing gown.
And she was absolutely in love with Tone-eee!
The running commentary…
Well, no wonder he has issues his mother is awful.
He is a very good dad, isn’t it?
He is a very good provider for Carmela.
And once after he’d murdered someone she took a bite of toast and marmalade and sighed…
Well that was rather unfortunate, wasn’t it?
She watched every episode and every series.
My dad had no idea what she was going on about.
But I did….

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 13:01

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 12:58

Ooof! That one I do get. Even in his dressing gown.
My late mum was a proper lady. Couldn’t even say ‘bloody’ in front of her. Wouldn’t have anything ‘rude or rough’ on the telly.
Once a week I would sit and watch that show with her, and she’d be sitting there in her sprigged nightdress and matching dressing gown.
And she was absolutely in love with Tone-eee!
The running commentary…
Well, no wonder he has issues his mother is awful.
He is a very good dad, isn’t it?
He is a very good provider for Carmela.
And once after he’d murdered someone she took a bite of toast and marmalade and sighed…
Well that was rather unfortunate, wasn’t it?
She watched every episode and every series.
My dad had no idea what she was going on about.
But I did….

I love the sound of her Grin

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 13:04

AlwaysExtraHot · 03/08/2026 13:01

I love the sound of her Grin

She was ace. Very Hyacinth, even pressed her tea towels. I miss her.
Had words of advice and commentary on every area of life… usually mine!

Cheesehound · 03/08/2026 13:05

Richard O’Brien

NotAnotherScarf · 03/08/2026 13:08

As a man Maureen Lipman and Sandy Toksvi

Yes little chance with either , well definitely no chance with Sandy

MrsShawnHatosy · 03/08/2026 13:22

French rugby referee Romain Poite. His day job is as a detective in the Paris police. Could just imagine him moodily smoking a Gauloise while walking along the Seine at sunset.

Who is your unusual crush?
PositiveProzac · 03/08/2026 13:35

Count binface

Tandmarmite · 03/08/2026 13:48

Bill Nighy & Peter Egan

PetulaGordeno · 03/08/2026 13:52

PositiveProzac · 03/08/2026 13:35

Count binface

As if? You’re talking absolute rubbish 🤩

BasiliskStare · 03/08/2026 13:59

@Tandmarmite Bill Nighy is not unusual. You are in a queue of at least two there. 😊

PleaseStopEatingMyStuff · 03/08/2026 14:03

David Morissey, especially when hes looking cross about something.