Eligible Bachelors
Hollywood stars, internet billionaires, YouTube sensations: single suddenly got very interesting!
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Getty ImagesLeonardo DiCaprio
Born: 1974
Eligible, Why? Have you been living under a rock? Not only is Leo divine looking and a hugely talented actor, he also LOVES a party. Your only problem will be getting his attention amidst the flurry of blondes that seem to accompany his every move.
First Date: Champagne on a yacht in the Med away from prying camera lenses.
Getty ImagesRonan Farrow
Born: 1987
Eligible, Why? Mia Farrow’s son has inherited his mother’s razor-sharp cheek bones and philanthropic tendency (he’s a hot-shot an American activist, writer, lawyer, and former U.S. government advisor). It’s not clear if his dad is Woody Allen or Frank Sinatra so best steer clear of family talk.
First Date: A lecture at his alma mater Yale about refugees in Darfur.
Rex FeaturesJack Dorsey
Born: 1976
Eligible, Why? This is the man who made Twitter but since making a packet on it, Jack has moved on to other, exciting ventures like a mobile payments platform and being on the board of Walt Disney. Needless to say, he’s worth billions and he counts Lily Cole among his exes.
First Date: A private helicopter ride followed by an intimate dinner somewhere in San Fran.
Getty ImagesScott Eastwood
Born: 1986
Eligible, Why? Actor, model, son of Clint, Scott Eastwood hit the jackpot in life. He’s also a dab-hand at DIY and loves to build stuff so you know who to call to get that shelf put up.First Date: Scott’s a huge surf fan so we reckon he’d want to hit the beach, before having a drink at Saddle Bar, Solana Beach, which he co-owns.
Getty ImagesOrlando Bloom
Born: 1977
Eligible, Why? Since Orli split from the gorgeous Miranda Kerr, there’s been a girlfriend-shaped hole in his life. He’s set to film the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie this year so you may get to meet Johnny D too.First Date: Orlando’s known to be a fan of high octane sports so don’t be surprised if he takes you hang-gliding or bungee-jumping.
Getty ImagesDaniel Radcliffe
Born: 1989
Eligible, Why? He was Harry Potter for God’s sake! Although he’s moved on from the franchise with serious roles in Victor Frankenstein and Kill Your Darlings.
First Date: A local deli near his apartment in NY’s West Village.
Getty ImagesHenry Cavill
Born: 1983
Eligible, Why? You too could be Lois Lane to Henry Cavill’s Superman. As well as being the Man of Steel, the Jersey-born actor is set to give Bond a run for his money this year as he plays Napoleon Solo in spy-comedy The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
First Date: Henry is known for his love of animals so maybe a trip to a petting zoo would be on the date list.
Getty ImagesStephen Merchant
Born: 1974
Eligible, Why? Ricky Gervais has been loved up for a while now but his comedy partner hasn’t been so fortunate. One thing’s for sure, Stephen will have you in stitches just be aware that uses a lot of his unsuccessful dating experiences in his comedy acts.
First Date: Don’t be shocked if he takes you to sample some real ale down his local pub.
Getty ImagesEd Sheeran
Born: 1991
Eligible, Why? Ed’s just about the most talented British musician out there at the moment, he has a farm in Suffolk where he wants to raise a family and he seems a thoroughly decent guy.First Date: Large-ing it with Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and James Corden at Glastonbury.
Getty ImagesSam Smith
Born: 1992
Eligible, Why? As his album, In The Lonely Hour suggests Sam Smith is still looking for the right man. He now has four Grammy Awards to his name so he suspect he’ll be snapped up very quickly.First Date: We can see Sam taking his date to a little jazz place he knows.
Getty ImagesLiam Hemsworth
Born: 1981
Eligible, Why? Since his split from Miley Cyrus, Liam has steered clear of romance. Maybe you’re the one to change that? You’d get to go to the last Hunger Games premiere if you did!
First Date: Forget an A-List hangout, shooting some hoops is more Liam’s thing.
Getty ImagesChris Evans
Born: 1990
Eligible, Why? He’s Captain America FFS!
First Date: Cat people need not apply: Chris is a big dog fan and taking his pup East for a walk for be the perfect start to a romantic day.
Getty ImagesDouglas Booth
Born: 1992
Eligible, Why? Do you really not know? For one thing, Douglas is one of the hottest young British actors of the moment, plus, he seems to get invited to all the best London parties. All he needs now is a plus-one.
First Date: Cocktails at the Summer Serpentine Party
Getty ImagesJoe Sugg
Born: 1991
Eligible, Why? Zoella’s little brother is hot on the heels of his big sis. The vlogger’s “ThatcherJoe” Youtube channel has 4.2m subscribers and he regularly appears on Radio 1. Plus, in addition to his YouTube channel, Joe is a roof thatcher which is always useful to know.First Date: A pint in one of his favourite country pubs. Just don’t be surprised if the date is vlogged out to his 4m+ followers.
Getty ImagesEduardo Saverin
Born: 1982
Eligible, Why? Eduardo is only 33 but he’s already worth $5bn and has been portrayed by Andrew Garfield on the silver screen. That’s because he’s the one that helped Mark Zuckerberg set up Facebook before they fell out spectacularly.First Date: Noodles in a swanky restaurant in Singapore (where he now resides).
Getty ImagesAndrew Garfield
Born: 1983
Eligible, Why? We were gutted to hear Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone had called it a day but every cloud…? The actor has left his Spider-Man tights behind him and is set to star in upcoming historic-drama
Silence, directed by Martin Scorsese.
First Date: A Williamsburg coffee shop
Rex FeaturesOlly Murs
Born: 1984
Eligible, Why? With the news that Olly is set to take over Dermot O’Leary’s X Factor slot (alongside Caroline Flack), the singer’s profile is set to sky-rocket. And let’s not forget his own music career Olly’s latest album is the third to make it to the number one spot.First Date: A drink and dance with him and his mates at his favourite Essex nightclub.
Getty ImagesDave Franco
Born: 1985
Eligible, Why? Dave Franco is a little bit cheekier than his more serious older brother James. Thanks to his role in Now You See Me, the actor was boasts the ability to card throw and can split a banana in half with a card trick. We doubt there’s anyone else on this list who can do that.First Date: We can see Dave taking you out to a little stand-up comedy place he knows in NYC.
Getty ImagesEthan Peck
Born: 1986
Eligible, Why? Ethan Peck has inherited his famous grandfather’s impressive stage presence. No wonder he’s bagged bit parts in That '70s Show and Gossip Girl. He’s also one of those annoying people who’s good at everything and plays classical cello and was an excellent athlete at school.First Date: A walk along Venice Beach in LA.
Getty ImagesJeremy Irvine
Born: 1990
Eligible, Why? Jeremy was hand-picked from thousands by Steven Spielberg to star in War Horse. His career has gone from strength to strength ever since, with roles in Great Expectations and The Railway Man.First Date: Jeremy revealed that he avoids celeb hotspots like Mahiki so you’re more likely to go to a little French café that’s very out of the way.
Getty ImagesNic Roldan
Born: 1983
Eligible, Why? American Nic Roldan comes from three generations of polo players; he’s captained a team which included Prince Harry and he owns 30 polo ponies. He’s probably not the man for you if you’re more of a dog person.First Date: A gallop along West Palm Beach in Florida.
Getty ImagesDrew Houston
Born: 1983
Eligible, Why? Drew is the founder of Dropbox and is believed to be worth $1.2bn. Make sure you pronounce his surname properly – it’s not like Whitney, it’s HOUSE-ton.First Date: Talking tech stuff over a latte
Getty ImagesOli White
Born: 1995
Eligible, Why? Oli has nearly got one million followers on YouTube thanks to his quirky comedy videos – and he’s only been going since 2012.
First Date: Taking part in one of Oli’s crazy pranks (you might need to shower afterwards).
Getty ImagesAlexander Soros
Born: 1985
Eligible, Why? Alexander is the son of hedge fund manager George Soros, who’s reputed to be worth $20billion - but don’t expect him to go spending all of his family’s wealth on yours truly. Alexander is a philanthropist, supporting environmental and human right charities.First Date: Alexander is currently studying for a Ph.D in California so it could be down his uni bar, or dinner on his dad’s private plane.
Rex FeaturesJake Gyllenhaal
Born: 1980
Eligible, Why? As if being a Hollywood star isn’t enough, Jake Gyllenhaal is apparently an excellent cook and enjoys woodwork. The full package if ever we saw it!
First Date: A home-cooked meal in his New York apartment.
Rex FeaturesTom Hiddleston
Born: 1981
Eligible, Why? It’s literally a crime that this former GLAMOUR Man of the Year Tom Hiddleston is still single. We’re not complaining though! He’s handsome, uber-nice and has a Cambridge degree in Classics under his belt. Plus, there’s that little franchise of Thor that he’s involved in.First Date: Tom’s a culture vulture so a wander around the National Gallery would be a good place to kick things off.
Rex FeaturesPrince Harry
Born: 1984
Eligible, Why? Prince Harry has all the perks of being a royal, without the responsibility. He’s fun-loving, sporty and if those erm photos are anything to go by, pretty ripped.First Date: An intimate, private dinner at the Palace, followed by a raucous night at Mahiki (if you’re lucky).
WennJosh Hutcherson
Born: 1992
Eligible, Why? Josh Hutcherson might have a squeaky-clean image but there’s a bad boy lurching under there. The Hunger Games star is regularly seen zooming around Hollywood on his bike and allegedly used a fake ID to buy a $170 bottle of whisky (he was only 19 at the time).First Date: A ride into the sunset on his Harley.
PA PhotosJames Franco
Born: 1978
Eligible, Why? James Franco is one of those rare stars who prefers a library to a glitzy A-List party. He famously opted against watching the 2011 Oscar nominations announcement in favour of going to a uni class. If you love a geek, James is your man.First Date: A five-minute coffee break at a library café.
Rex FeaturesRichard Armitage
Born: 1971
Eligible, Why? Ever since he married Dawn French in The Vicar of Dibley, we’ve had our eye on Richard Armitage. Now he’s in The Hobbit Trilogy, our attraction for those brooding eyes has only grown.
First Date: Richard has a music ‘A’ Level, so perhaps a classical concert is on the cards.
Rex FeaturesJared Leto
Born: 1971
Eligible, Why? Ever since My So-Called Life we’ve been lusting after Jared Leto, so aren’t we in luck that he’s still single? This guy has it all: the chiselled jaw, a successful film career, and he’s in a band. Form an orderly queue now.First Date: Letting off some steam in a mosh pit.
Rex FeaturesNiall Horan
Born: 1993
Eligible, Why? Harry Styles might be the One Direction heartthrob in Britain, but over the water in America they can’t get enough of Niall Horan’s Irish lilt. Your life really will change if you bag Niall – he’s estimated to be worth $10m and it’s growing every day.First Date: A pint of Guinness in an Irish pub, even if that happens to be in Barcelona.
Rex FeaturesDizzee Rascal
Born: 1984
Eligible, Why? He’s given up drinking and drugs, but Dizzee Rascal is all kinds of fun. No London party is complete without him, plus, thanks to his musical success, he’s on first name terms with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira.First Date: Dizzee is a big West Ham fan, so don’t be surprised if he takes you to the terraces before heading out on the town.
Rex FeaturesWill.i.Am
Born: 1975
Eligible, Why? Budding musicians, take note, Will.I.Am has serious clout in the musical industry. He’s also besties with Cheryl Cole, and planning to expand his empire into iPhone accessory development.First Date: A super-cool underground club in New York.
Rex FeaturesJustin Young
Born: 1987
Eligible, Why? If there’s one thing that this Vaccines star can do, it’s bang out a great tune. If that’s music to your ears, look no further.First Date: An achingly cool London gig. The more hush-hush the better.
PA PhotosTinie Tempah
Born: 1988
Eligible, Why? It’s official, no party starts in London until Tinie Tempah gets there. He’s super-fun to hang with, has a quirky taste in glasses and a white, wide smile – what’s not to love?First Date: The GQ Men of the Year Awards
Rex FeaturesIsaac Ferry
Born: 1987
Eligible, Why? The second son of Bryan Ferry, Isaac has dabbled in just about everything from modelling (with Kate Moss), to graphic design, DJing and running music tours.First Date: Spinning decks together at a chic London part-tay.
Rex FeaturesPrince Albert of Thurn und Taxis
Born: 1983
Eligible, Why? This German aristocrat studied at Edinburgh University and is an enthusiastic racing driver. One other thing we forgot to mention, Albert became the world’s youngest billionaire many times over, following his father’s death in 1990.
First Date: Dinner by candle-light in one of his family’s castles.
Getty ImagesCount Nikolai von Bismarck
Born: 1986
Eligible, Why? If you’re one for aristo-boho types, we think we’ve just found the match for you. Nikolai has a precocious talent for photography and splits his time between New York and London (his parents have houses in both). Plus, expect nothing but good manners: between internships with the likes of Annie Leibovitz, he attended finishing school.First Date: Three courses at Claridge’s, following by dancing at Boujis.
PA PhotosPrince Philippos of Greece and Denmark
Born: 1986
Eligible, Why? Greece abolished their monarchy in 1973, so whoever marries Prince Philippos won’t be queen. But this 26-year-old still has plenty to offer: he’s a Georgetown graduate and there’s still the family palaces. If you’re one for the limelight though, you might want to give Prince Philippos a wide berth – he is extremely elusive and rarely courts the media.First Date: Cocktails on a desert island, well away from prying paparazzi.
Getty ImagesTyler and Cameron Winklevoss
Born: 1981
Eligible, Why? The Facebook twins are thought to have got around £65m from Mark Zuckerberg when he settled their lawsuit. And that money’s set to grow, as when they’re not rowing the pair are being venture capitalists.First Date: Only the most expensive restaurant in New York. So Jean-Georges it is!
WennConor Kennedy
Born: 1994
Eligible, Why? You might need to take things slowly with Conor Kennedy, following the whirlwind romance that-never-was with Taylor Swift. That said, he’s 6ft 2in and got the Kennedy charm in abundance.First Date: A romantic walk along the beach in Massachusetts, followed by a candlelit supper at the Kennedy compound.
Getty ImagesJustin Portman
Born: 1969
Eligible, Why? Following his split from wife Natalia Vodianova, Justin is back on the market. The aristo (he’s a Lord doncta know) is a property heir, former artist and chess organiser, rumoured to be worth absolutely millions.
First Date: A game of croquet at his a 3,000 acre Herefordshire estate.
Rex FeaturesVladimir Restoin Roitfeld
Born: 1984
Eligible, Why? Art dealer and curator Vladimir is renowned for his excellent taste in interiors (this is an Ikea-free zone) He is the founder of Feedback Ltd, a private art dealership based in Manhattan and did we mention that his mother is Carine Restoin Roitfeld, former editor of French Vogue? You can count natty dresser amongst his many talents.
First Date: Obviously it’s got to be a gallery. He’s known to have a particular love of modern art.
