Fans of Russell Tovey should consult with their doctors before admiring the British actor’s latest Instagram share — there can be dire consequences of gazing upon his flesh.
But assuming you’ve been given a clean bill of health and are willing to throw caution to the wind, Russell has something to show you.
Namely, his stomach and half of his chest.
Here’s what he treated the internet to, alongside the poetic caption, “Monday.”
Simple. Direct. Enduring.
Could Tovey have taken the nod from another British star?
Magic Mike’s Alex Pettyfer posted a near-identical shot last week. Are we having ourselves a good old fashioned British ab-off?!
Here’s Alex for comparison:
Xzamilio
Eff that… you wanna lift my spirits, Russell Tovey? Lower your pants… and then your underwear… and then your expectations, and then come see me.
drelocks15
This seem kinda desperate?
DDstar1me
Russell’s blue collar persona is what makes him so attractive to me. However, Alex just confirms for me how completely vapid all these Hollywood types can be.
OzJosh
He’d need to pin his ears back for me to even consider him a contender.
ProfessorMoriarty
The ears are not a deterrence, they’re a feature!
Ronbo
Tovey wins the face.
Alex wins the body.
scottdeberg
It lifted…something.
Thad
Abs are overrated.
(Said by someone [me] who I don’t think ever had any.)