#b.hardy

So Ben let’s get this out of the way before we get into the awesome questions. Hi love, how does it feel to be SHGOSSIP’S very first celebrity of the month?!

- i’m completely starstruck if you want the honest truth. i feel extremely thankful for everyone who voted for me. i didn’t even think that i would win — that cole bloke seems really radical. like, have you seen him on riverdale ? a bloody genius he is.

Alright now for some juicy stuff. We know there are many gorgeous celebrities around South Haven, can you name someone you might have your eye on?

- well aren’t you guys just the cheekiest ? i think that a lot of people in this town are gorgeous, you’re entirely correct on that. i do have my eyes on someone, someone that you all know pretty damn well, but i’m not sure if i want to disclose that right now — want to keep you all on your toes.

You’ve been in SH for quite a while right? How has it been for you? And why did you come here?

-i have been in south haven for a while — almost two weeks to be exact. it’s been absolutely fantastic. frankie really seems to enjoy it here, the weather is beautiful, and of course i get to see gwilym and joe on an almost daily basis — which is always a bonus point. i came here mainly for the atmosphere. london is always so drab. it’s all raining, the sun barely shines, and you can’t go anywhere. i had been to california a few times for some small projects, and always welcomed the idea of moving there — but didn’t want to leave my family.  after i finished working on another project, i had a couple days to roam around sunny cali before my flight — and that sealed the deal. almost two months later i found myself selling my flat, working out papers, and then making the final move downtown.

Now some cool and fun questions. Do you think you could settle down in SH? Maybe have a couple of kids, get married, blah blah blah?

- i think i could. i’ve always liked the idea of domesticity. the idea of being with somebody — actually being with them, waking up to them, cooking dinners, and ending days wrapped up in one another’s arms as a movie flashes on a telly screen. although i’m not entirely sure about kids. frankie, my beagle, is enough of a handful as it is.

And lastly, let’s get a little personal. You were mentioned in the gossip with your buddy Mr Joe Mazzello, and there were speculations there might be something more going on there.. Will you describe it a bit more for us in detail?

-  cheeky buggers you all are. what can i really say about joseph ? he’s my absolute best friend. have you seen him in ‘ bohemian rhapsody ‘ ? that man is a bloody genius. he brought such a dimensional take on john deacon — i couldn’t even tell him from his real life counterpart apart sometimes. to answer your question, maybe ? maybe not. i don’t kiss and tell. what i can tell you though, is that he is moving into my tiny, little flat, and i couldn’t be more excited to share this experience with him — even if that includes that godawful cardboard cutout taking purchase in the corner of my bedroom.

QUICK FACTS & FAVORITES

FAMILY:  frankie ( pet dog ), ruth and michael jones ( parents )

PETS (if not do you want some?): i just have one dog who’s named frankie, but i definitely want like, fifty more dogs.

FAVORITE SPOT IN TOWN:  the city centre library, hands down

BEST FRIEND IN SH:  joe mazzello &&. gwilym lee ( duhhhh ! )

BEST FOOD PLACE:  the main street bakery, downtown

CELEB’S LIFE YOU WANT:  harry styles — i mean, that bloke is livin’ large

BEST DATE PLACE: probably the cozy little coffee house located in city centre — i mean, sure, there’s very limited seating, but it’s super intimate and the fireplace that they have constantly lit provides the absolute best mood lighting possible.

TO US

Recommended Song:  i bet you’re expecting me to give a really cliche answer, and give you a queen song — which i am, because i love being predictable. ‘ back chat ‘ by queen hands down. it’s such a banger. but if you’re expecting something not so cliche, then ‘ promised you a miracle ‘ by simple minds is way up there as well.

Quote To Live By:  “ live moves pretty fast. if you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it. “ — ferris bueller

Recommended Movie:  bohemain rhapsody — c’mon now ! go see it ! it’s great, and i promise you ‘ i’m in love with my car ‘ doesn’t make an audible appearance !

Thank you so much Ben for settling down with us into some juicy questions! You will great bragging rights for a month on being the best celebrity of the month! Now I’m just going to head out to the downtown bakery while jamming some queen in my headphones! Until next time, stay juicy!