MARTIN Lewis, Ryan Reynolds and Idris Elba are the celebrities Brits would most want in their friendship group or ‘squad’.
A poll of 2,000 UK adults revealed David Beckham and Ed Sheeran were among the famous faces the nation would most want to be pals with, placing fourth and fifth respectively.
Taylor Swift, Adele, and Alison Hammond also made the top 10.
Footballers Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and Mary Earps, as well as Man City manager Pep Guardiola, also ranked highly in the poll.
When queried about the fictional squads Brits most wanted to be part of, it was the cast of 90s sitcom Friends (20 per cent) that led the way, followed by joining Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s magical gang in Harry Potter (18 per cent).
Becoming one of The Avengers superheroes and hanging out with the crew from The Big Bang Theory were also popular choices.
A spokesperson said: “The results show Brits would love the thrill of hearing behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories one minute, getting life-changing saving tips the next – and then hearing all the locker room tales from their favourite footballers.”
When it comes to the real world, The Beatles (20 per cent) and The Rat Pack (14 per cent) are the squads those polled want to be part of.
While others love the idea of being a member of the ‘Hollywood Ladies’ – Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Reese Witherspoon (11 per cent).
Some, however, reckon they’ve got what it takes to be part of Manchester United’s famous class of ’92 (10 per cent) – which spearheaded the club into its most dominant period.
The research, conducted via OnePoll, went on to find age 24 is when our squads are typically settled.
Being friends from school (19 per cent) is the most common way in which friendship groups are forged, followed by former and existing work colleagues (14 per cent).
It also found six in 10 (61 per cent) agreed trust is the most important component for pals, with loyalty being essential for 57 per cent.
While 73 per cent agreed the best groups of mates – or ‘squads’ – are made up of a range of personalities.
A spokesperson added: “Most importantly, it looks like we value being part of a squad we trust and who have a sense of humour.”
It’s not just famous and fictional faces people would like to befriend – they also want to make their homes like those they see on TV.
A woman, who posts under the name ‘Nooks and Krannies Housekeeping’ explained she “took pride” in her council home.
She added: “I love everything old, [I was] born in the wrong generation I think.”
People were quick to praise how she had decorated her home.
One person said: “So beautiful and so homely.”
Another penned: “I love this so much, Bridgerton vibes.”
A third wrote: “Attention to detail is amazing, love it, well done.”
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