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Who is your unusual crush?

607 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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MasterBeth · 16/08/2026 17:43

neverbeenskiing · 03/08/2026 15:47

Mark Bonnar.

The handsome TV actor, Mark Bonnar?

MasterBeth · 16/08/2026 17:48

Possiblyfamous · 02/08/2026 18:20

Watch some of his concert videos and interactions with fans, may well change your opinion!

Watch Michael Gove's concert videos?? What??

fivepenny · 16/08/2026 21:52

AlwaysExtraHot · 16/08/2026 08:45

EVERYONE in Homicide was hot, simply because it was so very good and so intelligent.

Yeah I agree I go back on forth on who is hottest except Kellerman, he was a bit of a drag but Bayliss, Pembleton, Munch and Giardello are all 🔥🔥🔥The women are all amazing as well although some of the writing for the female characters are the only place that lets it down a bit. Overall it's such an amazing show I can't get enough of it!

MrsShawnHatosy · 17/08/2026 09:52

I have a bit of a crush on Paul Ready - currently playing Michael in Ann Droid. He’s a really versatile actor and scrubs up well!

AlwaysExtraHot · 17/08/2026 10:18

fivepenny · 16/08/2026 21:52

Yeah I agree I go back on forth on who is hottest except Kellerman, he was a bit of a drag but Bayliss, Pembleton, Munch and Giardello are all 🔥🔥🔥The women are all amazing as well although some of the writing for the female characters are the only place that lets it down a bit. Overall it's such an amazing show I can't get enough of it!

It’s a hot ensemble 😄 God I loved it.

CurlewKate · 17/08/2026 10:23

Michael Sheen

BIossomtoes · 17/08/2026 10:29

CurlewKate · 17/08/2026 10:23

Michael Sheen

God yes! I definitely would.

CoffeeCantata · 17/08/2026 10:52

I used to fancy Huw Edwards. It was the Welsh voice and the stony expression.

I was traumatised by what happened.

FazeleysRoyale · 17/08/2026 10:54

Dominic Raab.

Looks and voice.

PositiveProzac · 17/08/2026 14:11

1971 Cat Stevens

MotherofPearl · 17/08/2026 16:32

AlwaysExtraHot · 17/08/2026 10:18

It’s a hot ensemble 😄 God I loved it.

Agree with you and all fans of Homicide. Just to say though, Bayliss is all mine.

outerspacepotato · 17/08/2026 16:35

MotherofPearl · 17/08/2026 16:32

Agree with you and all fans of Homicide. Just to say though, Bayliss is all mine.

Frank Pembleton is the man.

dentsdubonheur · 17/08/2026 17:26

LifeMovesOn · 11/08/2026 12:27

Matt Tebbutt (Saturday Kitchen) and
Stephen Mangan

Yes to Matt Tebbutt! He's always so cheeky and flirty on Saturday Kitchen and has a twinkle in his eye!

He's definitely conventionally attractive, so perhaps not completely fitting the requirements of the OP, but he's also not the kind of guy you immediately think 'oh, he's a hottie' so I would say still an interesting crush choice.

Here's a pic for inspo!

Who is your unusual crush?
70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/08/2026 18:35

dentsdubonheur · 17/08/2026 17:26

Yes to Matt Tebbutt! He's always so cheeky and flirty on Saturday Kitchen and has a twinkle in his eye!

He's definitely conventionally attractive, so perhaps not completely fitting the requirements of the OP, but he's also not the kind of guy you immediately think 'oh, he's a hottie' so I would say still an interesting crush choice.

Here's a pic for inspo!

He does indeed have a certain something .
Streets ahead of James "I'm from Yorkshire" Martin and Gino "I'm from Eeeetally" DiCampo

mrsbinghamsapron · 17/08/2026 19:40

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 02/08/2026 17:20

Steve Pemberton (Inside No9)
He is outrageously clever
Speaks German and French
His characters can be funny, camp, vunerable or out right evil.
Such expressive eyes .

I'll leave you all Reese Shearsmith to fight over .

Yes to Reece Shearsmith 😍

Kelticgold · 17/08/2026 21:00

FazeleysRoyale · 17/08/2026 10:54

Dominic Raab.

Looks and voice.

He is fit.

Lalgarh · 17/08/2026 22:06

Raab has shark eyes

cheapskatemum · 17/08/2026 22:36

@PositiveProzacCat Stevens was gorgeous looking back then!

CandidClarisse · 17/08/2026 22:58

Keith Allen - especially as Tony in Bodies 🤣

Abhannmor · 19/08/2026 10:32

FazeleysRoyale · 17/08/2026 10:54

Dominic Raab.

Looks and voice.

There's something unfinished about him. My DS on Dominic Raab.

AlwaysExtraHot · 19/08/2026 11:36

outerspacepotato · 17/08/2026 16:35

Frank Pembleton is the man.

The glare!

QueenStevie · 19/08/2026 11:51

Alex Polizzi - the hotel inspector!

(I am happily married for 20+ years to a man!)

AInightingale · 19/08/2026 12:10

The guy who plays/played (haven't seen it for ages) Dr Dylan Keogh in Casualty. His name was William Beck, I think. Character was a messed-up misanthrope, but he had killer put-downs and there was something really attractive about him.

Lalgarh · 19/08/2026 13:38

I like the haggard thing of Noah Wyle in The Pitt

Lalgarh · 26/08/2026 17:58

Tim Curry

(RIP)

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