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Singer James Blunt promised that if the re-release of his album “Back to Bedlam” reached number one on the charts, he would change his name. The result surprised the musician.
James Blunt re-released his 2004 debut album “Back to Bedlam” and made a bet with his fans: if they managed to get it to number one on the charts, he would change his name.
The singer took to social media to explain his challenge to his fans. “So, as a way to give back to you, my amazing audience, if ‘Back to Bedlam’ gets back to the top of the charts, I’ll legally change my name,” he announced.
Fans could suggest names, and the one with the most likes would be chosen. “Back to Bedlam” was re-released on October 11. On Tuesday, November 5, Blunt announced the result of the bet.
“A belated thank you to everyone who helped get *Back to Bedlam* to number 7 on the charts. It’s an amazing result after 20 years. I’m happy I don’t have to change my name,” he wrote on his social media.
Had the album reached number one on the charts, Blunt would have changed his name to Divock Origi, the former striker for the English football team Liverpool. The singer shared a picture of a fake driver’s license with Origi’s name.
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The chart results are in… pic.twitter.com/MWhdpokBkX
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 18, 2024
