Beard Liberation Front
15th April
Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social
Sir James Anderson, Bob Harris, Declan Rice & Michael Rosen face Beard Off Final vote for Beard of Spring 2025
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that with two preliminary Close Shave rounds now complete the four contenders for Beard of Spring 2025 are now in place.
Veteran broadcaster ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris and newly knighted cricketer Sir James Anderson won the first Close Shave vote. Broadcaster and Author Michael Rosen and Arsenal footballer Declan Ric won the second Close Shave round of voting
The list comprises a range of people who have worn a beard during the first quarter of the year, not necessarily full-time, and whose facial hair has had a positive public impact.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, we know there will be those who claim that some of the final four don’t have a beard. However they have all passed the Clint Eastwood Spaghetti Western test which distinguishes between stubble and a beard
There have been two Close Shave Rounds with the highest and second placed from both going to a Final Beard Off vote. The winner will be announced on Easter Saturday.
Beard of Spring 2025 shortlist
Michael Rosen, author, broadcaster, Arsenal fan
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
Declan Rice, Arsenal footballer
Richard Thompson, musician
Tommy Fleetwood, golfer
Daniel Norcross, cricket commentator
Bob Harris, broadcaster
Sir Jimmy Anderson, cricketer
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