While it’s easy to talk about attractive actors on popular TV shows, you might be surprised to learn just how many Brits keep their top celebrity crush under wraps. With the help of exclusive research by online bingo platform Jackpotjoy, we’ve found out some of the most secretly adored celebrities.
Who are Brits crushing on in secret?
Luckily, surveyed Brits happily shared some of the celebrities, TV stars, and actors that they love – but wouldn’t like to dote on in public. Whether it’s a new favourite or someone who starred in something you feel particularly nostalgic for, one thing’s for certain: we all have guilty pleasures.
Top four female celebrity crushes
- Carol Vorderman
Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman has been named the UK’s most popular secret celeb crush, with a whopping 11% of our survey respondents admitting a soft spot for the Welsh maths-whiz.
- Davina McCall
Davina McCall is best known for her role presenting the reality TV show Big Brother and has attracted a strong fanbase throughout her career – with 8.3% listing her as a favourite.
- Victoria Coren Mitchell
How’s your poker face? It’s easy to see why Victoria Coren Mitchell makes the top three in our list of secret celebrity crushes. She’s not just a writer and poker player, but she’s also presented the quiz show, Only Connect since 2008.
- Fiona Bruce
It’s not just the headlines calling us to the evening news: Over 7.9% of respondents named top presenter Fiona Bruce as their biggest secret celebrity crush.
Top four male celebrity crushes
- Paul Hollywood
With the Great British Bake Off back on our screens, it’s not surprising that Paul Hollywood took the top spot for male celebrity crushes – with the blue-eyed ‘silver fox’ winning over 8.7% of Brits.
- Ed Sheeran
For at least 6.7% of our surveyed Brits, Ed Sheeran sings the perfect symphony. With his chart-topping success and striking red hair, you won’t be alone if you find yourself thinking out loud when it comes to Ed.
- Gordon Ramsay
This legendary celebrity chef comes with a fiery attitude, and for a whopping 5.9% of respondents, thoughts of Gordon Ramsay spark a flame.
- Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux is instantly recognisable from his investigative documentaries and interviews – and it seems that 5.2% adore him along with his curious, questioning approach.
Celebrating your own wins
Above all, this research proved that your own personal favourites might be more popular than you’d think. Alex Fagelson, Head of Brand at Jackpotjoy, said:
“Everyone has a song they know is cheesy but they can’t get enough of, or a celebrity crush they just can’t explain. We wanted to find out just how ‘out there’ people’s tastes are, and it was interesting that some classic songs and films actually have more fans than people think”
“At Jackpotjoy, we’re all about celebrating winners and these celebs, songs and films are all a winning hit with their fans – even the secret ones!”