Stephen Fry is the celebrity that most Brits would want as PM
Published Jan 12 2012, 09:23 GMT | By Mayer Nissim
Stephen Fry has been named as the celebrity that most British people would like to see become prime minister, according to an online poll on Digital Spy.Following tentative steps into politics from Eric Cantona, Youssou N'Dour and Wyclef Jean, we asked you which famous British figure you fancied as our very own PM.
Almost 3,500 people voted in our poll, and comedian, author and presenter Fry came out on top with 21.1%
© PA Images
Controversial Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson came in second place with 13%, while Ab Fab star and friend of the Ghurka cause Joanna Lumley was third with 8.6%. Harry Potter author JK Rowling and The Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar also fared well in the vote.
The full top ten was as follows:
1. Stephen Fry - 21.1%
2. Jeremy Clarkson - 13.0%
3. Joanna Lumley - 8.6%
4. Alan Sugar - 6.5%
5. JK Rowling - 5.2%
6. Simon Cowell - 4.8%
7. Hugh Grant - 4.1%
8. Trevor McDonald - 3.5%
9. Adele - 3.3%
10. David Beckham - 3.3%
Watch our recent interview with Stephen Fry about The Hobbit below:
OK, What kind of pills were passed around on this poll and where can I get them?
January 17th 2013 at 5:47pm
Pitt The Younger was rumoured to have been gay.
January 17th 2013 at 5:40pm
He'd be a better choice than most of this list. Only overly PC people wouldn't want him and people who don't have the ability to work out what a joke it.
January 21st 2012 at 4:13am
The list is that bad that his position is probably justified.
January 21st 2012 at 4:04am
Hey! I sent you a friend request. I figure you need a Canadian Connection and I need someone to keep my niece in line! lol Hope life continues to treat you well! How's your lovely dog? Wish you couold meet Sheba. She and Georgie were best friends last summer!
January 13th 2012 at 10:57pm