Idris Elbawas born and raised in London, has appeared on multiple BBC series,attendedPrince Harry andMeghan Markle‘sroyal weddingand is now opening a tiki-themed cocktail bar at London’s Waldorf Hilton.
But does the actor, 46, know his country well enough to identify traditionally British items blindfolded?
PEOPLE put itsSexiest Man Alive 2018to the test with everything from tea bags and food spread Marmite to a crown and a cricket ball.
“I was in the cricket team when I was a young man, and I suspect this is a cricket ball,” Elba says in the video.
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The father of two also encountered fellow British icons likePaddington BearandHarry Potterduring the exercise.
“Of course, I’m a wizard at these things,” he quips after correctly guessing the Potter disguise.
Elbawas announced as PEOPLE’s new Sexiest Man Alive on Monday night’sThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, taking the mantle fromBlake Shelton.
Sabrina Dhowre and Idris Elba.Ian West/PA Wire
“It’s amazing! I’m really, really happy with that,” Elba told Fallon. “Thank you so much PEOPLE magazine for making me sexiest man in the world.”
“My mum is going to be very, very proud,” he added.
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TheWirestar — who often returns to his roots as a DJ, including spinning atMeghan and Harry’s wedding reception— is among other Brits to haveearned the title.Jude Lawreceived the honor in 2004, andDavid Beckhamserved as 2015’s Sexiest Man Alive.
For even more on People’s Sexiest Man Alive, clickhereand be sure to pick up the issue, on stands Friday. And nab your own official Sexiest Man Alive shirt from our brand newAmazon store.
source: people.com
