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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!

BrandyGran Sun 27-Jun-21 18:18:08

Does anyone have an opinion on Christina Trevanion (Bargain Hunt?) I waver between thinking she is so false laughing all the time , or admiring her good looks and friendly flirty way with people.

Kate1949 Sun 27-Jun-21 18:02:43

I think he'll live to regret it "Sparklefizz*

adrisco Sun 27-Jun-21 17:59:54

Miriam Margolyes. Monty Don. Owain Wyn Evans - he presents the weather on North West news.

Sparklefizz Sun 27-Jun-21 17:56:33

I'm not a particular animal lover but I hate this sort of thing.

I'm a great animal lover so he will never appeal to me again..... whereas I was never a fan of Paul O'Grady but have watched his Battersea Dogs' Home programmes and he's so brilliant with the animals that I'm now a fan.

Kate1949 Sun 27-Jun-21 17:54:39

Sorry Sparkle Not surprisingly he's taken a lot of flak with people saying they'll never watch him again. It was horrible to watch. I'm not a particular animal lover but I hate this sort of thing.

Sparklefizz Sun 27-Jun-21 17:52:59

Flossiebo

@Sparklefizz

Just wondering if I somehow posted under a different name ?

We must be twins!

Haha Flossiebo.
Glad I'm not alone in my likes smile

Sparklefizz Sun 27-Jun-21 17:50:43

Kate1949

Sparklefizz It's on the internet somewhere, Twitter maybe. He shot a deer, knelt over it's body saying something like 'I can't believe it. I've waited so long to do this' . He then lifted the deer's head, patted it and said 'thanks buddy'. Like it had a choice. Sorry if you like him!

I don't now !!!!!!!!! angry

Kate1949 Sun 27-Jun-21 17:32:58

Sparklefizz It's on the internet somewhere, Twitter maybe. He shot a deer, knelt over it's body saying something like 'I can't believe it. I've waited so long to do this' . He then lifted the deer's head, patted it and said 'thanks buddy'. Like it had a choice. Sorry if you like him!

Flossiebo Sun 27-Jun-21 17:32:12

@Sparklefizz

Just wondering if I somehow posted under a different name ?

We must be twins!

maryrose54 Sun 27-Jun-21 17:31:24

Carol Kirkwood because she has such a warm smile
Alan Titchmarsh because he just seems so friendly
Monty Don because he has such a soothing voice

HannahLoisLuke Sun 27-Jun-21 17:23:34

Just remembered Matt Williams who was lost to radio for a while when Simon Mayo left Radio 2 but joy oh joy they’re back with their drive time show on Greatest Hits radio. His laugh and funny asides are lovely, especially during the Confessions spot.

Sparklefizz Sun 27-Jun-21 17:22:13

Kate1949

I rapidly go off people if they are seen to be doing something I don't approve of! grin Phil Spencer this week shooting a little deer for fun. Yuk.

What happened Kate 1949? I hadn't heard this. Sounds awful.

HannahLoisLuke Sun 27-Jun-21 17:18:57

Jules Hudson (who’s for a pint ?)
David Attenborough of course
I do like Amanda Holden, never know why she gets so much flack
The Siddiqui family from Gogglebox, especially Dad.
James Nesbitt
Sam Neil
Prue Leith
Matt Teal ( Midlands News presenter)
Bob Holden. Ditto
The late Des O’Connor
There must be others but can’t think of them now.

Kate1949 Sun 27-Jun-21 17:16:45

I rapidly go off people if they are seen to be doing something I don't approve of! grin Phil Spencer this week shooting a little deer for fun. Yuk.

Boyzone Sun 27-Jun-21 17:03:47

How do I respond on here to a specific comment please?
Just wanted to tell Chestnut that Lee Mack could match Miriam at potty mouthing!
I like them both.

tictacnana Sun 27-Jun-21 16:58:30

I love Victoria Wood and miss her. I think Philip Scofield is a genuinely nice chap and Ryland and Dermot o ‘ Leary, Keanu, George Clooney, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Ratcliffe, Dame Judi, Olivia Coleman, Julie Walters, Miranda Hart....

Nanjust60 Sun 27-Jun-21 16:56:52

Also Eammon Holmes

Nanjust60 Sun 27-Jun-21 16:56:22

Idris Elba love watching him

GrammarGrandma Sun 27-Jun-21 16:45:08

I don't know lots of these - the Rylan and Angel ones particularly. And I loathe Jeremy Clarkson. But I really like John Snow, Cathy Newman and Hellya Ibrahimi from Channel 4 News.

Sparklefizz Sun 27-Jun-21 16:12:39

Gosh, it's interesting reading through people's lists. Sometimes I loathe all the ones that other people love.

I like Alistair Appleton and Jules Hudson from Escape to the
Country
Phil Spencer (but not Kirsty)
Adam Henson

Rev Richard Coles - gentle and wise humour.
Lee Mack & some of the young comedians on WILTY, whose
names I can't remember ... so quick-witted.
Rylan - he's warm and friendly

Jeremy Clarkson - I have tried not to like him but I just do.
Chris Packham - so knowledgeable - and his stepdaughter Meghan McCubbin. I enjoy the way they tease each other.

Jonathan Van Tam and Chris Whitty (next slide please)

George Michael - love his music and his voice, and think very highly of him for his secret charity work.... so refreshing in an age of virtual signalling.

The BBC Points West Team as mentioned before (and especially the gorgeous Andrew Plant!)

Louise Minchin and Carol Kirkwood

Mary Beard

Duchess of Cambridge - she is pure class.

No doubt loads I've missed out.

Alegrias1 Sun 27-Jun-21 15:56:15

Great list poshpaws!

I used to think Giles Brandreth was awful. Then I went to a posh evening out where he was the MC. He spent a lot of time going round the tables and chatting to people. We'd all taken advantage of the free bar so it was quite raucous.

Then he got up and made a speech that included references to all the companies that were there, what they did and why they were worthy of the awards they were getting. Also some banter with people at the tables that was really funny, not insulting or patronising.

I see him in a new light - hard working and good at his job.

katy1950 Sun 27-Jun-21 15:43:41

Please ignore my last post having a grey moment . On my like list would be Keanu Reeves Billy Connelly Peter kay Martin Clunes and inspector montalbano love him

katy1950 Sun 27-Jun-21 15:39:17

Oh me too

vissos Sun 27-Jun-21 14:55:00

Trying to think of my faves who haven't already been mentioned...
Jeremy Corbyn, Robbie Fowler, Tim Lovejoy, Richard Hammond, Jurgen Klopp, Anthony Joynes, Bruce Springsteen, Ian Prowse, Sheila Hancock (esp with Gyles), loads from Gogglebox (I laugh all the way thru), Adam Hill...
And prob a few I've (temporarily) forgotten. In fact, too many to mention! I've found it's best not to know too much about their personal/private lives tho (as an ex-fan of Lawrence Fox & Phil Spencer ?). With actors, its generally the characters I like.

poshpaws Sun 27-Jun-21 14:50:05

Joanna Lumley, she's beautiful, intelligent and totally committed to animal welfare.

Martin Clunes, he sincerely loves his horses and comes across as someone you'd want to be friends with.

Ken Bruce (radio DJ). He's funny, clever and seems really kind.

Paul O'Grady - seriously loves animals and seems an all round good bloke.

Billy Connolly. He survived a tough childhood and never forgot his roots, plus he's probably made me laugh more than anyone else ever. Totally down to earth.

Prince Harry. Had the guts to fight in Afghanistan with no special privileges, then the guts to buck tradition and get his wife and family out of a totally toxic, dysfunctional situation.

Franki Dettori (jockey). Never seems to let anything get him down, always smiling and gives credit to his horses whenever he wins. Doesn't hurt that he's also very charismatic!

Tony McCoy (20 times Champion jump jockey). A really talented brave man (I don't think there's a bone he hasn't broken!) who clearly adores his family and is a great, friendly race presenter now he's retired.

Janey Godley (Scottish comedienne) who had a hugely rough start in life, still has a lot to cope with now but is kind, down to earth and does the incredibly funny "Frank get the door" sketches of Nicola Sturgeon's speeches (which get the message over to people who wouldn't hear it otherwise) and the satire and the absolutely genius animal voiceovers. (If you don't mind swearing, which she does a lot of and it's all in context, check her out on YouTube)