VIDEO: James Blunt reveals new legal name as chosen by fans
The singer has always had a sense of humour, but has he gone too far?
James Blunt has been a musical icon since he released his debut album, 'Back To Bedlam', which featured the timeless hit, 'You're Beautiful'.
In the decades since then he has remained very successful in the music industry but has also become somewhat of a social media star.
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Singers often have to deal with haters on social media, who have no issue telling people how terrible they are or how they hate their music.
Blunt has truly taken this in his stride over the years with hilarious comebacks, not taking himself too seriously and even making fun of himself.
Well, that’s one way to clear a train quickly. pic.twitter.com/xoZGTOVrst
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) August 27, 2024
Now, he has decided to take it one step further.
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He is going where no other musician has ever gone before, and it's all for the anniversary of his debut album.
At the start of October 2024, he posted a video on his social media where he explained what he would like to do to celebrate the birthday of 'Back To Bedlam'.
In the video, Blunt is sitting in a chair as he says he wants to give his fans, and possibly haters, the chance to ruin his life.
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But there is a slight catch.
He is willing to legally change his name if the 'Back to Bedlam' 20th Anniversary Edition reaches number one on the charts.
Watch the hilarious video here:
Wanna ruin my life? I'm legally changing my name if "Back to Bedlam" 20th Anniversary Edition reaches No.1. Comment your name suggestions below, and the most-liked comment wins.#jameswho pic.twitter.com/LOxLggNt5q
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 2, 2024
Since then, entries for the new name have been streaming in.
There have been some quite funny and interesting submissions:
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 4, 2024
Blunt finally made a decision and chose his new legal name, which is just as stupid as you might expect.
Watch the announcement video here:
The people have spoken - if the 20th Anniversary Edition of Back to Bedlam is Number 1 next Friday, my new name will legally be... pic.twitter.com/CoMsjFJpy8
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 11, 2024
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 12, 2024
Good luck, James/Blunty!
I’m currently number 4 in the @officialcharts. Blunty McBluntface is coming for you @Charli_xcx pic.twitter.com/aQIOEG1ufx
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 14, 2024
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