Hello, my dear Bollywood aficionados! It’s your girl, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, back with another juicy scoop that you won’t find anywhere else. Grab your popcorn because this one is a doozy.
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Did you know about Luke Newton’s Boy Band Past? 🎤
Hold onto your hats, folks, because the dashing Colin Bridgerton, aka Luke Newton, has a past life that’s more pop than period drama. Yes, you heard it right! Before dazzling us on Netflix’s Bridgerton, our man Luke was busy in a boy band called South4. Who knew that the king of ballroom was once aiming to be the king of pop?
An official video of the band is now making waves on the internet. And let me tell you, seeing a young Luke busting out body rolls in their debut single "Cougar Town" is nothing short of hilarious. Just imagine, instead of waltzing in Regency-era ballrooms, he was popping and locking with his bandmates! 😂
Luke Newton and South4: The Untold Story
Rewind to 12 years ago, and you’ll find an 18-year-old Luke Newton forming a pop band with three of his Brit School pals—Oli Evans, Joel Baylis, and Henry Tredinnick. This quartet even snagged a £1 million record deal with Eagle Music. Not too shabby, right? But alas, the universe had other plans. Despite their best efforts, South4 didn’t quite make the splash they were hoping for. The band’s YouTube channel still exists, so if you’re curious (or just need a good laugh), go check out their behind-the-scenes video for "Cougar Town." 🎬
South4’s Biggest (and Only?) Fan: Nicola Coughlan
Now, let’s talk about dedication. Luke might not have a massive fan following for his musical endeavors, but he’s got Nicola Coughlan, his Bridgerton co-star and ultimate cheerleader. Nicola, who plays Penelope Featherington, is absolutely smitten with Luke’s boy band past. She even pulled a prank on him by changing their ballroom practice track to one of South4’s songs. Savage, right? 😆
Luke recalled this moment, saying, “It was so strange because I could feel this weird energy, like people were looking at me funny. Then the song blasted on the speakers, and I’ll never forget that moment.” Ah, the things you do for friends!
Well, folks, while South4 might not have hit the big time, Luke Newton certainly did. Catch Bridgerton Season 3 now streaming on Netflix. And remember, behind every great actor, there’s a cringy boy band video waiting to be unearthed.
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Nisha’s Nutshell:
If you ever feel embarrassed about your past, just remember: even Bridgerton stars have boy band skeletons in their closets. 😜
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Stay tuned for more sizzling Bollywood gossip! Until next time, keep it spicy and keep it real. 💃
