Well HELLO there readers and a Happy New Year to you all! 

Christmas has been lovely and I’ve spent a lot of the festive period reflecting on 2024…to come up with my Burgess’ Buff Blokes list!

If you’re new to this then, where the heck have you been??? Anyway this is how it works –

1. I put together a list of my top 25 gorge blokes of the year. 

2. In order to be featured they have to have actually done something during said year.

3. Only 3 men from my previous years list can make it into this one!

So, now that we all know the rules – grab a drink, put your feet up and let’s dive in…

25 – ALEX HASSELL

First in this year’s list it’s Alex Hassell or as you might know him, Rupert Campbell-Black. Look I’m not gonna lie to you, I’ve not actually watched Rivals but I have spent enough time on the Instagram to see plenty of photos and videos of this fella which puts him in this list!

24 – JOSH O’CONNOR

I’m quite confused by Josh O’Connor if I’m being honest with you. On a normal day I’d look at him and think ‘he’s alright’, but then sometimes I remember Challengers and think ‘bloody hell I love him’. 

23 – TRICK WILLIAMS

Whoop that Trick! Whoop that Trick!
Ya gal has got quite the soft spot for Trick Williams and is there any wonder why?!

22 – JASON STATHAM

Mind, Statham just gets sexier and sexier doesn’t he? Very much enjoyed him in The Beekeeper and especially love the idea of him taking all the scammers out. 10/10.

21 – FONTAINES D.C.

Right, rogue choice here I know but I am putting the whole of Fontaines in as a one on this list because collectively they are simply divine both musically and to look at. Their album ‘Romance’ is one of my FAVOURITE (see what I did there??)  highlights of 2024, as is their style…and their Irish accents. 

20 – HUGH JACKMAN

Life is a mystery…

At one time whenever I heard ‘Like A Prayer’ I’d think of Grado making his way to the ring but thanks to Deadpool and Wolverine, I now think of Hugh Jackman walking in slow motion round a corner with a tight superhero outfit on, muscles on show, pulling his mask up.

When I tell you I swooned aloud in the cinema, I mean… SIR. You had no right!

19 – IDRIS ELBA

Not sure how he does it but here I am watching Sonic the Hedgehog 3 swooning over Knuckles all because of wor Idris. I need help.

18 – NICHOLAS HOULT

For a start, can we just say how class Nicholas Hoult is as an actor? Like he takes on some class roles and I’m like WOW, then I’m like eeee hang on it’s Marcus from About a Boy and bloody Tony out of Skins!!! This man has GRAFTED from day dot. He’s also got beautiful eyes and I’m a big fan of his face.

Also, Juror #2 is great.

17 – BRANDON SKLENAR

Well hello there sir.

Taking a step back from anything else around It Ends With Us, let’s just discuss how beautiful Brandon is, please and thank you. Very excited to see more of this man!

16 – ZAC EFRON

I honestly think I’ve fancied Zac Efron for like, half of my life? An absolute BEAUT specimen and his performance in The Iron Claw in 2024 was one of the best. Please watch it if you haven’t. 

15 – TOM HARDY

Wheyyyy, do I even need to say anything here????

14 – CM PUNK

Another wrestler for the list – Punk is an absolute BABE! Love his facial hair, love his cheeky face and loved him even more in a suit at Mania. Hubba hubba! I love him as much as he loves Larry. IYKYK.

Also – bonus Mami in shot x

13 – JEREMY STRONG

Born on Christmas Day, Jeremy Strong is a real gift to us all!

I feel like he only has 2 looks though, 1- like he’s up to something and 2- like he’s half asleep. It’s a vibe though Jezza, it’s a vibe. 

12 – RYAN GOSLING

The first of our 3 from last years list, after seeing Gos in The Fall Guy this year there was NO WAY he wasn’t making it into this list. Crikey moses the man is an absolute triple threat – funny, fit and all around nice guy. WE LOVE YOU RYAN!!!

11 – JEREMY ALLEN-WHITE

2023’s number one making an appearance in 2024’s list and as long as the man keeps making Calvin Klein ads, he’s gonna be in here OKAY?!

10 – PAUL MESCAL

Don’t judge me when I tell you that Gladiator 2 is the first thing I’ve actually ever seen Paul Mescal in, but mind he was bloody good wasn’t he??

He’s ticking all the boxes too;

Funny – check. Irish – check. Blue eyes – check. DROP DEAD GORGEOUS? – check.

Especially a big fan of his hair and lil earring this year. 

9 – AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON

Goodness ME. Can we please discuss that this man just gets better and better with age?! Like the FINEST of wines! Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an absolute hunk but you best believe whenever I look at him Stiff Dylans immediately starts playing in my brain. 

8 – ANDREW GARFIELD

I honestly believe that Andrew Garfield is the most gentlemanly gentleman to exist. This man is a gift sent from above and is just too pure for this Earth. His awkward little smile, his beautiful voice…he could read the phonebook to me (look it up, kids) and I’d never get bored.

A lovely, precious bean.

Please go see We Live In Time then let’s talk x

7 – ALDIS HODGE

RIGHT. We gonna talk about Aldis in Cross yeah? Talk about his beautiful eyes? Talk about his big arms? *swoooooooon*

6 – SEBASTIAN STAN

If you’re new here, I’ll just tell you that Sebby is my number 1 hun and therefore will appear in this list every single year as long as he’s releasing something which luckily for me, he has every year since I started. This year, he released two EXCELLENT films – A Different Man and The Apprentice and if you haven’t seen them get them watched and appreciate this mans work!! So proud of him getting nominated for Golden Globes. Gorgeous boy. 

5 – HARRIS DICKINSON

It’s giving ‘forgive me Father for I have sinned’…

Mind, there’s just something about Harris isn’t there? He’s got intense eyes that I can’t stop looking at as well as those perfect lips?? Think we’re looking at a potential number one for next year tbf after watching the trailer for Babygirl! Did it get hot in here or is that just me??? 

4 – ROMAN REIGNS

ACKNOWLEDGE HIM! 

An absolute God amongst men, Roman Reigns is a highlight of 2024 for me with his abs, his hair, his smile and his mysterious eyes. That smouldering look man, I’d pass out if he so much as glanced in my direction!! I love you my Tribal Chief!

3 – PEDRO PASCAL

A former number one coming in at number three this year – gorgeous Pedro Pascal. In fact, gorgeous doesn’t even cover it really does it?? He’s bloody wonderful. Very much enjoyed seeing him in his lil skirt in Gladiator this year. More men should wear skirts, actually.

2 – GLEN POWELL

Ain’t no love in Oklahoma but there’s a hell of a lot of love in my heart for Mr Powell! Blimey, he was a bit of alright in Twisters wasn’t he?! That cowboy hat did him wonders and ya gal was swooning like there’s no tomorrow! DEE-LISH-USSS!

*Also, LOOK AT HIM WITH HIS DOG, BRISKET!!!!! (I’m done x)

1 – CODY RHODES

Alexa, play Downstait ‘Kingdom’

He won the rumble, he sparked Reigns out to become the undisputed WWE champion and now he’s only gone and won the most important thing, MY HEART!

From Atlanta, Georgia, your NEWWWWW Burgess’ Buff Blokes number 1 – CODY RHODES! Seriously though, the man is a sweetheart, he’s got gorgeous eyes and he could Cross Rhodes me any day of the week. A truly worthy champion for 2024!

As always, thank you to my husband for accepting this ridiculous list and to all of you for reading.

See you this time next year!