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‘Poldark' Star Aidan Turner Insists He Doesn't Think He's Handsome

Aidan Turner Has No Idea Why People Think He's Hot
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Aidan Turner has landed himself plenty of fans since he began starring as Captain Ross in ‘Poldark’ , however, the actor isn’t exactly sure what all the fuss is about.

Aidan has previously opened up about the gruelling training schedule he committed himself to ahead of filming, but he’s insistent that - despite what viewers think - he doesn’t think of himself as handsome.

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BLOOMIN' HECK!! Nope, no idea what all the fuss is about

Speaking to The Mirror, he explains: “It’s not easy to watch yourself.

“I don’t know any actor who does enjoy it and the more time goes on, the harder it gets. I’m quite critical of myself.”

“I don’t look in the mirror and think I’m handsome,” he states. “I looked this morning and saw spots on my face.”

The Irish actor has starred in a number of TV shows and films, including ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy, but this is his first huge TV role.

So far, the series has been well-received by critics and Aidan has also been praised by Robin Ellis, who played the original ‘Poldark’ in the ‘70s.

The show hasn’t been without its hiccups though, and earlier this year, eagle-eyed fans spotted a ‘Downton Abbey’-style gaffe, when a burglar alarm was visible in one scene - which is a bit of a problem when your series is set in the 1870s.

Aidan Turner: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
1. The Irish actor was 23 when he first appeared on TV(01 of09)
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Let's start with the basics, shall we? Aidan was born in Dublin in 1983, and he graduated from The Gaiety School of Acting in 2003. After appearing in a number of plays, he was given his big break with 2007, when he won a guest role in 'The Tudors'. (credit:BBC Pictures)
2. Here's where you've seen him before(02 of09)
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You probably recognise him from 'The Hobbit' films, in which he played the dwarf Kili (on the right). The films' director Peter Jackson added the character of Tauriel, who isn't in the books, and created the franchise's key romantic storyline. (That's not Tauriel in the photo by the way, non-Hobbit fans, it's Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield.) (credit:©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett C/REX)
3. Aidan doesn't understand why people think he's hot(03 of09)
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We know, right?! Aidan wasn't best pleased when the BBC released this behind-the-scenes snap, and he told Newsbeat: "I don't know why the BBC are releasing photos of it. It's a bit strange."Sorry Aidan, but we disagree. It's quite clear to us why they released it. (Bosses if you're reading this, feel free to send more our way...) (credit:BBC/Mammoth Screen/Mike Hogan)
4. The pressure's on for 'Poldark'(04 of09)
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The '70s version of the drama pulled in an average of 17 million viewers a week, so Aidan needs to impress. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
5. He's taken(05 of09)
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Sorry everyone, but Aidan's been dating actress Sarah Greene for quite some time, though he tends not to chat about his relationship during interviews. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
6. Aidan gets starstruck just like us (06 of09)
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He's previously revealed how daunting it was to film 'The Hobbit' with Ian McKellen, and now, he's opened up about what it was like when Robin Ellis, the original Poldark, stopped by for a cameo. "We had this scene together when we’d just started filming – a scene where Robin is a judge at a trial," he explained to The Telegraph. "After we’d filmed the scene, Robin turned to me and gave me a wink and a thumbs up." (credit:Wendy Redfern via Getty Images)
7. Peter Jackson spotted him on 'Being Human' (07 of09)
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'The Hobbit' director gave Aidan a call after seeing him in the BBC3 drama. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
8. We'll be seeing him half-naked a LOT (08 of09)
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The actor has promised that he gets his kit-off multiple times in the series, not that we're counting or anything. Aidan spent an awful lot of time in the gym while filming, and he's previously stated: "I hate the gym. Working all day and then doing 90 minutes in the gym is a pain, but it's part of the job." (credit:Michael Tran via Getty Images)
9. He's a *seriously* good dancer (09 of09)
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Check out this video out if you don't believe us. (credit:BBC Pictures)

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