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Photo Blind Item 50

August 10, 2020 Blind Gossip

SOLVED!

[Blind Gossip] This man has been both a TV star and a movie star.

When someone sent us this photo, we had no idea who it was.

The ironic thing is that we are big fans of his and have even joked about his most famous TV role in the past!

His appearance has changed a lot during the past few months.

Is it his hair? His tan? Those eyebrows?

His birthplace is near the birthplace of singer Adele, so they have a lot in common. 

Do you know who this is?

We will solve this blind item soon… so you won’t have to bear the suspense for long.

Lord help those of you who think that cheating would be a good way to solve this one!

By the way, it’s not Hugh Grant.

Not even close.

Similar: Photo Blind Item 46

Actor:

Clues:

[Optional] Do you miss the show in which he played his most famous character?

SOLVED!

Actor: Hugh Bonneville

Did you recognize Hugh Bonneville?

The actor made a video appearance on The One Show last week. (The One Show is a BBC program featuring topical stories and celebrity guests.)

Bonneville was almost unrecognizable after losing weight and cutting his hair!

As a reminder, here is what Hugh Bonneville looked like in Notting Hill, where he played Hugh Grant’s chubby stockbroker friend:

And while we are big fans of Downton Abbey, Lord Grantham has always been a bit on the portly side:

Well, you were!

Hugh Bonneville was also recently featured in the Paddington series. Hugh Bonneville is the man on the left. Paddington is the one eating a sandwich.

Yes, Bonneville’s look has been very consistent over the years.

That explains why we were shocked when Hugh Bonneville recently went from this:

To this:

Here is Bonneville walking around last weekend.

If you are a Downton Abbey fan, you already know what The Dowager Countess of Grantham – played by Maggie Smith – would have said about that:

We really miss Downton Abbey.

Bonneville has already updated his profile pic.

What an amazing transformation! Good for him!

Your friends at Blind Gossip gave you a lot of clues to solve this blind item.

His birthplace is near the birthplace of singer Adele, so they have a lot in common.

A double clue! Adele and Hugh Bonneville were both born in London AND they have both lost a lot of weight recently.

…you won’t have to bear the suspense…

Hugh Bonneville starred in the Paddington film series. Paddington is a bear.

Lord help those of you…

Bonneville played Lord Grantham on Downton Abbey.

By the way, it’s not Hugh Grant. Not even close.

A triple clue! Not + not = Notting Hill. Both actors are named Hugh. And Hugh Bonneville and Hugh Grant worked together on both Notting Hill and Paddington!

Spyguy was first with the correct response!

Special kudos to those of you who worked those clues!

Let’s all binge watch Downton Abbey together this weekend…

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  1. mzlizzi says

    August 15, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    The nicest thing about his transformation is the new sparkle in his eyes.

    He looks like a happier man.

  2. Lby54229 says

    August 13, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    Y’all’s posts crack me up. Keep up the good work.
    “How dare you!”
    “Well you were!”

  3. sheerq says

    August 12, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Mandy Patankin?

  4. parkland45 says

    August 11, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    Geez. I read somewhere that either a new season or a movie is being written for Downton. Hugh could really play his character as dying now.

  5. newidentity says

    August 11, 2020 at 10:49 am

    hugh bonneville

  6. lizziebee65 says

    August 11, 2020 at 10:10 am

    The eyes remind me of Ben Cross

  7. DrPandemonium says

    August 11, 2020 at 10:03 am

    Vinnie Jones

  8. birdonce says

    August 11, 2020 at 9:32 am

    easy one! Hugh Bonneville

  9. angrybird says

    August 11, 2020 at 9:31 am

    I’m guessing Bear Grylls

  10. Sandy24 says

    August 11, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Jude Law?

  11. HeatherH317 says

    August 11, 2020 at 9:23 am

    Hugh Bonneville
    I miss Downton Abbey a lot!

  12. TipToe74 says

    August 11, 2020 at 9:18 am

    Changing it to Matt Smith (The Crown)

  13. amagod121 says

    August 11, 2020 at 9:00 am

    Please void my other guess! Changing it to:

    Hugh Bonneville

    Clues:

    1. NOT Hugh Grant BUT is an English Hugh.
    2. WAS born in London, like Adele,
    3. Most famous TV role: Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham on Downton Abbey.
    4. Caught cheating on his partner, not that long ago, which ties in with: ” … cheating would be a good way to solve this one.”

    I don’t miss DA as I never watched it. Shows with stiff upperclass English accents immediatel tun me off.

  14. mysunkistskin says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:57 am

    Hugh boneville

  15. brooney says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Also clue- Lord- Lord Grantham was is character in Downton Abbey. Miss that show so much! Loved it!

  16. brooney says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:46 am

    Hugh Bonneville

  17. Calleigh says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:25 am

    Hugh Bonneville aka Lord Grantham

  18. amagod121 says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:17 am

    Okay, going with the clue “not Hugh Grant,” so perhaps a different English Hugh? As in:

    Hugh Laurie?

    He was born around 51 miles from London, Adele’s birthplace, so it’s relatively close. And his most famous role was of Dr. House. I never watched it but would if I had the chance today! A quality, well written program vs. the worst drek in “reality” tv?? Oh, no choice! BRING BACK HOUSE!!!!

  19. ohnow says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:50 am

    Hugh Bonneville. Like Adele, drastic weight loss. He actually looked better with some meat on his bones.

  20. wenchie70x says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Hugh Bonnerville… I wonder if Ms Woods approves…

  21. leigh88 says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Alex Jennings

  22. NorwegianMystique says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:35 am

    Hugh Bonneville

  23. carriebradshaw says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:33 am

    Definitely not Kevin Spacey, but looks like his character from Usual Suspects.

    Stephen Fry?

  24. dontpanik says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:18 am

    My first instinct is Hugh Bonneville.

  25. GGReelz says

    August 11, 2020 at 5:17 am

    Boy George? Pee Wee Herman? What is that on his right ear? An earring?

  26. Me1435 says

    August 11, 2020 at 5:13 am

    Tim McInnerny. Clues: Lord (played Lord Percy Percy in the Blackadder series), Hugh Grant (starred with him in 101 Dalmatians and Blackadder)

  27. MaisyDaisy says

    August 11, 2020 at 5:11 am

    That’s Hugh Bonneville. This weight loss will take some getting used to for his fans I think. He was already good looking–when he was heavier–and in this picture at least he doesn’t look like the Hugh we love.

  28. dctwinsanity says

    August 11, 2020 at 4:49 am

    *dillane damn autocorrect

  29. dctwinsanity says

    August 11, 2020 at 4:49 am

    Stephen Dillard aka Stannis Baratheon? If so, yes I miss Game of Thrones. Seasons 1-6.

  30. redacro says

    August 11, 2020 at 4:07 am

    Hugh Bonneville

  31. Piwakawaka says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:50 am

    Hugh Bonneville aka The Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey.
    Clues: “Lord help you…”

  32. bumblebee333 says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:26 am

    Hugh Bonneville. Looks like he’s lost weight. He looks great & years younger.

  33. Ichihuahua says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:02 am

    Hugh Bonneville..

  34. lulubear says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:19 am

    Looks like hugh bonneville

  35. purplefluffybunny says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:51 am

    Hugh Bonneville

    I love Downton!!

  36. BadBadJan says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:50 am

    Hugh Bonneville

  37. Lby54229 says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:42 am

    It looks like a really skinny Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey).

  38. GizmoD says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:35 am

    Hugh Bonneville

  39. InspectorGossip says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:28 am

    Hugh Bonneville

    Clues:
    Bear – started in Paddington bear
    London – born in London and also starred in Paddington
    Hugh Grant – the first name Hugh and also started with him in Notting Hill

  40. Mia444 says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    Hugh Bonneville. Wonder why he got so thin?

  41. OlsonAH82 says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    Hugh Bonneville.

  42. European says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

    Lord, tv and a movie

  43. ZaaZaa says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:09 pm

    Is it the dashing Rupert Everet? The mouth/lips look familiar.

  44. Vesperg says

    August 10, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  45. chicxie says

    August 10, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  46. Henriette says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Hugh Bonneville? Random guess lol

  47. timeoftheseason says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:26 pm

    Robson Green
    Grantchester series in Britain
    Clues – British, solve, suspense, Lord help, no cheating (detective turned vicar)

  48. Hannahhhh says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    Hugh B, looking good imho

  49. KD1812 says

    August 10, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    Hugh Bonneville
    Yep, I Miss Downton Abbey

  50. kurlykolly says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Downton Abbey dude.

  51. Bella Ciao Ciao says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    That dude from Downton Abbey, Hugh Bonville

  52. Palermo says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Downton Abbey Hugh Bonneville. He looked better before

  53. ILoveRArmitage says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Hugh Boneville

  54. HappyGirl2 says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:20 pm

    Looks like Hugh Bonneville.

  55. porsche says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    Alan Cummings?

  56. emzywhemzy says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey.

  57. redstilettos says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  58. rhiannon14 says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham on Downton Abbey)

    Hints: Adele birthplace (he’s British), Lord, Hugh Grant (was in Notting Hill with him)

  59. Wonderfoo says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Paul Reubens

  60. MaryQuiteContrary says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  61. Suzy Kew says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    Wow! That’s Hugh Bonneville.
    What has Mrs Padmore been feeding him?
    Clues “Bear “is Paddington
    “Lord” Lord Grantham from Downton Abbey
    “Adele” is another recent drastic weight loss celebrity
    What’s up with all the sudden celebrity drastic weight loss? Adele, Kelly Osborne , and now Hugh Bonneville?

  62. rodieb123 says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Surely that’s not Colin Firth?? Is it???

  63. mary55geelong says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    Hugh Bonaville

    Mention of Lord. He played Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey.

  64. nunnya says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  65. CeeSaw says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    David Arquette? eyes and nose looks like him.

  66. parrotsoup738 says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    hugh bonneville!

  67. JoeyG1390 says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Hugh Bonneville
    Clues: Lord, Hugh Grant ie Knotting Hill

    Yes I love Downton Abbey

  68. with a twist says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Hugh Bonneville!

    Clues: bear, lord, Hugh Grant

    I do miss Downton Abbey. Even when it got a little repetitive it was always a treat.

  69. TipToe74 says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    This is Rupert Everett. Didn’t age well.

  70. mountaingirl82 says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    Mr Bean

  71. Booboogirl says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    Jude Law

  72. heydaypoetry says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Hugh Bonneville.

  73. pancakephanny says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    He looks like the father in Downton Abbey

  74. TheChubbyHiker says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey

  75. IcePrincess says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    He’s not British, but Kevin Spacey?

  76. mrscake says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

    Bear with us: the Paddington movies

    I guess he’s most famous for Downton Abbey, never seen a single episode. Can’t bear (lol see what I did) period dramas.

  77. badgerette85 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Clues- Paddington “bear” the suspense

  78. Jenn123 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    Wow. I have no idea. It looks a little like Dave Coulier, but the clues really don’t line up…

  79. geekgirl says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Hugh Bonneville.

  80. sawyer says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Damien Lewis

  81. Aquarius27 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  82. melrose71 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Hugh Bonneville. Yes!! I finally watched all of Downton Abbey in January and LOVED it! I also saw the film afterwards. It would be great if they made another film or added a few more seasons.

  83. badgerette85 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Easy…. Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey

  84. kuhdis says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  85. nudibee says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Actor: Hugh Bonneville.

    Clues: Not Hugh Grant. TV and movie star – Downton Abbey was on TV and a movie.

  86. gc02ef says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Hugh Bonneville
    Clues:’Hugh’, “cheating”, “Lord”
    I’m actually shocked. He must have lost some weight!
    I think the show ran its course, but looking forward to the next movie

  87. claire2050 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  88. loopylou600 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    I believe it’s Hugh Bonneville who’s well known abroad for being in Downton Abbey and Notting Hill. Love both.

  89. smileygirl1130 says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Robson Green sprang to mind

  90. elliedee says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Actor: Lord Grantham himself, Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey)

    Clues: movie and tv star, Lord, born near Adele

    [Optional] Do you miss the show in which he played his most famous character?
    I do miss it and wish they’d gone at least another season, would have liked to see the stories they just touched on in the movie be written more in depth.

  91. MsDizzy says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Why it’s the Earl of Grantham, Hugh Bonneville!

  92. KeithT78 says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  93. Midsomerfan says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    I am thinking this is Hugh Bonneville! The reference to Hugh Grant made me think of the Paddington movies.
    It is amazing how weight loss can change the appearance of a person’s face! 🙃

  94. Cariad_Cymru92x says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Hugh Bonneville – ‘bear’ was a big hint, he was in the recent Paddington movies!

  95. Baileygirl says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    Hugh Bonneville
    Yes, Downton Abbey is a classic.

  96. stewmcg says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey

  97. Molly7111 says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Actor: Hugh Bonneville

  98. El Materdor says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    My first thought is Antonio Banderas and no other guesses.

  99. WheresBeet says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Hugh Boneville??

  100. squzzer says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  101. temine says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  102. mayer2816 says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    hugh bonneville

  103. KlaireBear says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    Don’t know who he is but he appears to be wearing lots of makeup

  104. Marinacat says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    I’m guessing Hugh Bonneville.

  105. momof3 says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    Rupert Everettt

  106. Beakerange says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Hugh Bonneville
    Lord Grantham from Downton abbey.
    Impressed with his weight loss

  107. omgimbackagain says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    Before I read the Adele clue, I was going to say he looks British and cute. Once again I am always wrong with these but the hairline looks like Jude Law and the “solve, suspense” clues suggest Sherlock Holmes but I’m at a loss for his famous tv role. And the nose doesn’t look like his…can I just say it’s Meghan Markle really trying to get some attention?

  108. fatamy13 says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    Hugh Bonneville?!

  109. augustmom says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  110. ChattyCat says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    Hugh Bonneville – looking completely different after a dramatic weight loss

  111. sabrina325 says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  112. Apple380 says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Hugh bonneville?

  113. kimmukwest says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  114. MrsColumbo says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Hugh Bonneville – Downtown Abbey

  115. sazfoz says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    Hugh Bonneville

  116. nycgirl2014 says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    the guy from downton abbey-Hugh Bonneville

    Yes I miss the show!

  117. JipJip says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Michael Palin

  118. SouthJerseyGirl says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey – he looks very different . I thought it was very young Tony Randall at first.

  119. Spyguy says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Hugh Boneville, Lord Grantham

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