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Who is your unusual crush?

547 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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Sunloungerhogger · 02/08/2026 18:54

IceBrownie · 02/08/2026 17:06

Cheerful Charlie (Clarkson's Farm).

I shall offer no further explanation or context

Mm yes.

Noodlesmumm · 02/08/2026 18:55

Kevin Maguire, not sure i fancy him but I love how intelligent he is, and his sense of humour (especially on the Wtap Sky), it's nearly always jovial when he's there

Whiskyfromsmallglasses · 02/08/2026 18:56

Erling Haaland

MotherofPearl · 02/08/2026 18:57

Robogob · 02/08/2026 16:54

Michael Gove

You need to take a long hard look at yourself.

gillefc82 · 02/08/2026 18:58

Gary Lineker; particularly the 86 vintage. I was 4, an Evertonian and he was my first crush.

He was only with us for a year, was the league’s top scorer and won the PFA’s Player’s Player of the season award. We’d won the league the previous season and went on to win it the season after, but in 85-86 we were pipped at the post for the league title and also lost the FA Cup final….all at the hands of those loveable kopites!

I suspect the tight, white short-shorts might have had something to do with it, but think he’s aged really well too.

Who is your unusual crush?
keepincool · 02/08/2026 19:02

AliceNotInChains · 02/08/2026 18:44

Also Anthony Hopkins - even though he’s old enough to be my grandad

Anthony Hopkins is still gorgeous.

Just flipping through my photos and found one of Brian Dennehy - he was another secret crush.

Who is your unusual crush?
Who is your unusual crush?
UnintentionalArcher · 02/08/2026 19:04

Darren Boyd

Tom Basden (mainly based on his subtle but actually quite good comedy writing and performances - I think the fact he’s obviously happy to play an idiot reflects well on him).

Someonesomewhereinsummertime · 02/08/2026 19:04

Laurence Fox 🦊 Only to look at, it's purely physical. He'd have to never speak to me as I can't abide his views.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 02/08/2026 19:04

catspyjamas1 · 02/08/2026 18:00

+1 to Gordon Ramsey.

I ❤️ Rufus Sewell. swoon

Rufus Sewell is conventionally handsome surely?

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 02/08/2026 19:05

MotherofPearl · 02/08/2026 18:57

You need to take a long hard look at yourself.

As in wtf has went wrong in your life!!
He's a shrew faced wee cunt

Someonesomewhereinsummertime · 02/08/2026 19:05

Jeremy Vine - phwoar!

CaroleSP · 02/08/2026 19:05

Richard O'Brien
Stanley Tucci
Yes there's a bit of a theme here - husband does resemble both!
Previously had a thing for Miles Jupp, Rowan Atkinson & Hugh Bonneville - all very different to look at but all very clever and funny.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 02/08/2026 19:05

gillefc82 · 02/08/2026 18:58

Gary Lineker; particularly the 86 vintage. I was 4, an Evertonian and he was my first crush.

He was only with us for a year, was the league’s top scorer and won the PFA’s Player’s Player of the season award. We’d won the league the previous season and went on to win it the season after, but in 85-86 we were pipped at the post for the league title and also lost the FA Cup final….all at the hands of those loveable kopites!

I suspect the tight, white short-shorts might have had something to do with it, but think he’s aged really well too.

80s football kits were mental! The tiny shorts!

I remember them, but then in the 90s they all changed to baggy kits except for Nottingham Forest for some reason, who kept playing in the tighty whiteys for a few more years 😂

BettyJoanPerske · 02/08/2026 19:06

catspyjamas1 · 02/08/2026 18:20

100% with you on Danny Dyer! BF got a long diatribe from me about Dyer last weekend as I'd just rewatched The Business and I am a huge fan. He didn't get it 😂 Adding a pic for you!

Oh wow, he was actually quite attractive! He isn't now, I don't think.

BettyJoanPerske · 02/08/2026 19:06

Someonesomewhereinsummertime · 02/08/2026 19:04

Laurence Fox 🦊 Only to look at, it's purely physical. He'd have to never speak to me as I can't abide his views.

Same.

Thatcannotberight · 02/08/2026 19:07

Mark Kermode. No idea why, he's just got ...something.

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 🤣

RanchRat · 02/08/2026 19:09

Princess Anne

TooMatchaMatcha · 02/08/2026 19:09

Lewis Goodall and Ian Dunt. Love me s podcaster.

Jackiepumpkinhead · 02/08/2026 19:10

Clafoutie · 02/08/2026 18:51

Japp! Mon Dieu! Haha,that really made me laugh, thank you
( and I get it too! 😉)

Haha, you’re welcome! I think it’s the moustache.

Alphonsethatisnotoktodo · 02/08/2026 19:10

I’ve actually name changed to post this as I feel it is a bit outing. But I think Matt Berry is insanely hot.

newberry · 02/08/2026 19:11

Kier Starmer a lil 😬 it's just so nice how much he adores his wife and kids, and I think he's an honourable, loyal man who puts others first.

DaftOpalPoet · 02/08/2026 19:11

Jackie Chan ( had a dream that I snogged him!)
Jack Nicolson
Jack Black (without facial hair)
Oops bit of a pattern there!!

DaftOpalPoet · 02/08/2026 19:12

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 02/08/2026 17:17

Is it odd to slightly fancy Sam Ryder?

Not at all. I want to know what hair products he uses.

Lilolily · 02/08/2026 19:14

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 .

I feel the same about Reese!

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