James Blunt is stirring up some fun on the internet with a quirky challenge for his fans and critics alike.
Earlier this week, he announced that if his re-released album Back To Bedlam hits number one again, he’ll change his name to whatever his followers suggest.
It’s a bold move that’s generated a wave of creative—and sometimes hilarious—name suggestions from the public.
The Top Contender: ‘Blunty McBlunt Face’
As soon as he put the challenge out there, social media exploded with suggestions.
One name, in particular, stood out: “Blunty McBlunt Face.”
This suggestion quickly gained traction, racking up nearly 26,000 likes on Instagram.
The name is a playful nod to the infamous “Boaty McBoatface” incident back in 2016, where the public humorously named a polar research vessel.
While that ship ended up being called the RRS Sir David Attenborough, its robotic submersible got the quirky name instead.
Other Fun Suggestions
In addition to “Blunty McBlunt Face,” fans came up with more creative options.
One contender, “Yerb Eautiful,” received a thumbs up from another user who remarked, “I think you nailed it.”
Another suggestion, “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Pop Star Four Chord Song Machiney?” even caught Blunt’s attention, but not all suggestions were as well-received.
Some users felt names should be short and catchy, while others chimed in to tease Blunt about his own influence on the voting process.
Other names making the rounds included “James Sharp” and “Blunt Force,” but there’s no telling which suggestions might catch on as the challenge heats up.
Celebrating Back To Bedlam
Back To Bedlam, originally released in 2004, features some of Blunt’s biggest hits like “You’re Beautiful,” “High,” “Wisemen,” and “Goodbye My Lover.”
The album topped the UK charts for weeks and has since achieved 10x Platinum status.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Blunt is re-releasing the album and going on tour.
In a video announcement on Instagram, Blunt humorously stated, “My name is James Blunt, and you have the power to absolutely f*** my life.”
He confirmed the re-release date is set for October 11, and he cheekily mentioned that this endeavor has kept him “consistently rich for the past 20 years.”
A Light-Hearted Promise
Blunt reiterated his commitment to changing his name during a guest appearance on Radio X’s Chris Moyles Show.
“I have signed up to changing my name to whatever the public wants,” he declared, assuring listeners that it’s all in good fun.
He even jokingly swore on the life of his one fan, Brian from Glasgow, that he would go through with the name change if the album reaches number one.
His light-hearted approach includes hoping that fans will be kind with their suggestions—he cheekily mused that they wouldn’t want anything that rhymes with “Blunt.”
However, he acknowledged, “But you know, as long as it’s not, you know, Blunty McBluntface.”
A Clever Comeback Artist
James Blunt is known for his sharp wit, especially on Twitter, where he’s made a name for himself with clever comebacks.
When someone tweeted about his relevance, he humorously corrected them, saying, “2006 actually.”
In another instance, when a follower complained about seeing him on TV, he quipped, “Coming upstairs now.”
With his latest challenge, it’s clear that Blunt is not only an artist but also a master of engaging with his audience, bringing some laughter and creativity to social media.
What could possibly come next in this entertaining saga? Only time will tell!
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