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Celebs That You Rather Like, Actually?

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FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 06:22:32

Hello Everyone! ?

As a companion thread to nanna8's 'irrational dislikes on sight'.

Who, in the public eye, do you think comes across as rather a good egg?

Extra points if the celeb in question is usually found in the other camp
(is there anyone out there who actually likes Schofield or Holden??)

For me, it's Rylan Clarke-Neal.
I think that he is a TV natural, and he seems really warm and friendly.
I'd really like to be his mate.

So, which Celebs do you have a soft spot for, and why?

Thank you!

lemsip Fri 25-Jun-21 06:42:37

yes I like Rylan Clarke-Neal, he's a very good presenter in my opinion.....Didn't used to like his black hair and beard till I found that he is naturally very very pale ginger and was bullied horribly as a boy and that's why he dyes it.

I didn't use to like Jeremy Clarkson but do since he's been doing the Millionaire show, much better than Chris Tarrant.

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 06:48:59

I like Clarkson too.
I think that his farm program has gained him some new fans too.
He has certainly bounced back after that appalling business with his colleague.

BigBertha1 Fri 25-Jun-21 07:05:17

Starting to like Clarkson on his farm programme too. He is a big softy...watch the Wilding one!

Carenza123 Fri 25-Jun-21 07:12:43

I like Tom Hiddleston who plays the character, Loki, in the Thor films. He is a Shakespearean actor and has been successful in his Loki role. Also in ‘The Night Manager’. He is very versatile, plays the spoons, dances, does terrific impersonations of fellow actors and seems an all-round genuine person. Oh, and handsome! Also I like Johnny Depp, who is a good actor.

NanKate Fri 25-Jun-21 07:14:08

I like Adam Henson the farmer from Countryfile. He seems genuine and often speaks fondly of his late dad.

Gary ? He is the Sports Editor on Radio 4 in the morning. He’s so funny.

Tony Blackburn who just seems a genuinely nice bloke with daft jokes as well as a knowledge of 60s onwards music.

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 07:22:14

Carenza Hiddleston's eyebrows annoy me

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 07:23:48

Gary Richardson!
I think that he was the original inspiration for Alan Partridge (when Partridge was a radio character)

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 07:25:18

Carenza and what was that business with Taylor Swift all about? That was very odd

Grandmabatty Fri 25-Jun-21 08:06:27

I have a soft spot for Keanu Reeves. I have had a crush on him since his Matrix films - all black leather etc. He's had a sad life. I like how grounded and kind he appears to be in real life. A good egg

Curlywhirly Fri 25-Jun-21 08:15:30

George Michael. Wasn't a particular fan of his and he didn't come across as anything special in interviews, but when after his death, we found out just how much he did for charity and he insisted that it was all kept secret, I just thought what a lovely, lovely chap. He used his wealth to help others, without the need for any publicity or recognition. A true star.

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 08:19:52

Curlywhirly yes, a lovely man. And what a voice ?

Ellianne Fri 25-Jun-21 08:21:03

Now we're talking about likeable personalities, rather than instant appeal, it's easier to comment.
I like Michel Roux and Monica Galetti
Monty Dom
Kirsty and Phil
Matt Baker

Talullah Fri 25-Jun-21 08:22:04

Love Jeremy Clarkson, always have done. Terry Christian and his sexy voice. The Weeknd. Graham Norton but I preferred him without beard. Pete Burns but he sadly passed away, far too young. Oh and I rather like Amanda Holden as well. No idea why people appear to loathe her.

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 08:26:08

Terry Christian looks ridiculously younger than his age.
I like your choices Tallulah (bar one ?)

Ellianne Fri 25-Jun-21 08:28:31

Jeremy Clarkson now on both threads for me! An instant irrational no, but a yes when he is being funny.

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 08:30:40

A gold star for you Ellianne for being so contrary! ⭐?

lovebeigecardigans1955 Fri 25-Jun-21 08:38:22

I've always liked Jeremy Clarkson, he's forthright with a nice deep voice.
I also like Rick Edwards and Joel Dommett because of their handsome faces, in fact they could be brothers.
Richard Osman - seems clever - the aforementioned are tall men which is obviously a type I go for.
For ladies I like Tamsin Greig, Liza Tarbuck and Miriam Margolyes due to their pleasant voices.

Millie22 Fri 25-Jun-21 08:43:13

Adam Frost on Gardeners World
Gethin Jones
both have a natural presenting style

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 08:44:00

Liza Tarbuck is a wonderful woman.
I don't know why she isn't more 'out there'.
I would love to be her friend. I'd just trail after her, adoringly

JaneJudge Fri 25-Jun-21 08:44:14

ALL the TV gardeners, all of them
Lots of comedians, too many to list really
Harry Hill
Grayson Perry
Amanda Owen but she isn't really a celeb
I like Dick and Angel, which be controversial grin

FannyCornforth Fri 25-Jun-21 08:46:35

Oh Jane ?
We are no longer GN twins. I cannot stand Angel

JaneJudge Fri 25-Jun-21 08:47:28

grin

Grandma70s Fri 25-Jun-21 08:48:29

I like Jeremy Paxman and Richard Osman.

Women - the most likeable person I see on TV is Carol Kirkwood, the weather woman..

Grandma70s Fri 25-Jun-21 08:54:59

Oh, and I really liked Bill Turnbull when he was on.