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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!

GreyKnitter Sun 27-Jun-21 11:56:38

I like Phil and Holly. Also like Adam Frost, Ryan Clarke Neal, David Tennant and Alexander Armstrong. Also like Fern Britton, and Jenny Eclair. Oh and Revd Richard Coles and Judge Rinder.

JaneJudge Sun 27-Jun-21 11:51:03

Is it usual for jockeys to commit suicide as there seems to be quite a few that do? or develop addictions that lead to death? or maybe I have just read very depressing stories regarding jockeys! sad

MayBee70 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:46:51

She was just pointing out that a lot of jockeys lose their teeth because of the nature of their job and didn’t realise they were his actually teeth: she assumed he just had lots of teeth missing. She really was mortified when she realised the mistake she’d made. He really wasn’t upset by it. His suicide was nothing to do with his appearance. He’d suffered a bad head injury that had affected his career and his relationships. Also social media abuse from disgruntled punters over the years wouldn’t have helped. He was the loveliest person imaginable but Clares comment would have not contributed to what happened to him.

inishowen Sun 27-Jun-21 11:45:57

I like Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and I love Amanda and Clive from Our Yorkshire Farm. I also love Sarah Moore from Money for Nothing.

Kate1949 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:36:29

Fanny How insensitive of her. I know nothing about Clare Balding but maybe she was well looked after as a child, maybe the jockey wasn't so lucky or his teeth were ruined by disease. I was bullied relentlessly at school due to rotten teeth because of parental neglect. This jockey died in his 30s after taking a cocktail of drugs so he was obviously a troubled soul. People should think before they speak. Don't assume everyone's life experiences are the same as yours. Sorry rant over!

Moggycuddler Sun 27-Jun-21 11:33:42

Keanu Reeves, since I've read more about him, though I don't think he's a particularly good actor.

Brocky Sun 27-Jun-21 11:32:24

I like Adam Henson, but cannot abide Amanda Holden, also I like Carol Kirkwood always has a lovely smile.

tarakate Sun 27-Jun-21 11:27:15

Ooh, Rylan, with his dyed hair and apparently/allegedly off-screen tantrums? Eek! For me, an intellectual crush on Richard Adoade. Brilliant presenter, naturally funny, has zoomed since The IT Crowd. And of course Greg Davies... who wouldn't? smile Also, controversially, Piers Morgan. And the lovely personable Susannah Reid, who showed photos of her sans makeup and looks as fabulous as she is.

montymops Sun 27-Jun-21 11:27:01

Jeremy Clarkson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon , Lee Mack, All members of the Repair Shop, Mary Beard, Simon Reeve, Michael McIntyre, Sandy Toksvig, Graham Norton, ...... and probably many more. Don’t know why I don’t like Amanda Holden.....

FannyCornforth Sun 27-Jun-21 11:25:31

Clevedon

Another vote here for Lisa Tarbuck. She's so funny and natural. I'd love to see or hear more from her

Yes, it's weird that we don't.
I wonder if she has opted to have a laid back kind of life? I certainly wouldn't blame her

Clevedon Sun 27-Jun-21 11:23:24

Another vote here for Lisa Tarbuck. She's so funny and natural. I'd love to see or hear more from her

pigsmayfly. Sun 27-Jun-21 11:21:03

Ed Sheeran. I love his music but more than that. He returns to his roots in Suffolk. He married a girl from his old school. He supports a Lego club at his past school, local charity shop, sponsors his football team, gifts significantly to the children’s provision at the local hospital. When he goes on tour, he employs his old school friends to look after various aspects. I have met his Mum. He was brought up in a lovely family and his fee5 are on the ground. His success has come from both talent and very hard work

Jess20 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:19:08

Mary Beard, a wonderful role model for women of every age.

PamSJ1 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:17:49

Agree about Rylan. Also Jason Manford who seems so down to earth Michael Ball, Paul O'Grady and Jane McDonald

hf59 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:16:49

Olivia Coleman
The “teddy bear ladies” from The Repair Shop”

Alegrias1 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:16:07

I think you're on the wrong thread songstress60 wink

Rosina Sun 27-Jun-21 11:15:58

Lee Mac appeared to be intelligent and likeable when I saw him recently on TV. He is hilarious too!
A soft spot for Timothy Spall; he wrote once of having seen a small boy having a hard time with a nagging mother when he drove past them. He said the boy looked poor and unhappy, and he pulled to the side of the road and wept. I felt that someone with that much compassion for others must be a decent human being.

Tooyoungytobeagrandma Sun 27-Jun-21 11:15:36

Russell Howard he's funny and from what I've read a genuinely nice person. I've always quite like Clarkson and much more do sine his farm series ("9he loved his sheep). Love Noel Fitzpatrick sexy Irish voice and loves animals?. I also like Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby together they make me laugh especially when one gets s fit of the giggles and the other can't hold it together I usually end up crying with laughter as well?
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songstress60 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:15:08

I detest most celebrities, as I feel they are over-paid, arrogant egomanics who are totally self-serving.

jaylucy Sun 27-Jun-21 11:06:58

Matt Baker I could watch on every programme he is in!
He seems to be such a lovely caring man who is genuinely interested in anyone that he talks to and always happy to learn something new.

Lesley60 Sun 27-Jun-21 11:05:28

I like Micheal Sheen he comes over as down to earth and hasn’t forgotten his roots

I can’t stand Alex Jones her shouty horrible voice goes through me and I’m Welsh

And I can’t stand Rylan I think he’s to camp and over exposed with no talent

Shinamae Sun 27-Jun-21 11:04:47

The fabulous Joanna Lumley

Roswell Sun 27-Jun-21 11:03:29

Matt Baker, Will Kirk, Adam Henson, Martin Clunes. Like Alex Jones, even though she's not very popular on here, Kate Botley and Christine Walkden.

NanaNeets Sun 27-Jun-21 10:59:14

Jared Leto for me - could get lost in those eyes

NannyDaft Sun 27-Jun-21 10:51:51

I like Jeremy Clarkson on Millionaire program ! I think Bradley Walsh is great too .