English singer-songwriter has made a bizarre promise to his fans that he will give them “the power to absolutely f**k [his] life” if they help return his debut album to the top of the charts. The hitmaker, 50, is set to re-release his 2004 record - which is both the biggest-selling debut album by a British artist and the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK - on October 11 for its 20th anniversary. Taking to social media on Thursday, James hilariously announced that he will legally change his name to “whatever the public wants” if the album hits number one on the UK charts upon its release.
The hitmaker asked his followers to list suggestions in the comments and the name with the most likes will be the winner. “My name is James Blunt, and you have the power to absolutely f**k my life,” he begins in the video. “I know you’ve heard the rumours, and they’re true, I’m re-releasing my debut album on October 11 - something that has kept me consistently rich for the past 20 years.
“So as a way to give back to you, my adoring public, if re-enters the charts at number one, I will legally change my name. What will I change it to? Well, that’s entirely up to you.” The former judge then shared some of the names he’s been called across his two-decade-long career, including “Most Hated Man in Pop”, “Annoying”, “James Beige” and “James C**t”.
“I’ll let the people decide. But if it doesn’t go to number one, I’m not changing my name,”.
