Aidan Turner

Irish actor says image was originally a behind-the-scenes photograph but makeup artist was airbrushed out.

“Was it safer to make a big deal of this photograph because it was a young man? Fowler was captured covering up a tattoo that Turner got on a holiday in Tenerife some years ago but she was later Photoshopped out of the image. But Aidan Turner says the image of his bare-chested, scythe-wielding physique was not supposed to be a publicity shot.

Aidan Turner said the famous topless Poldark picture did not make him “feel objectified” although he suggested the reaction would have been different if he ...

It followed Captain Ross Poldark as he returned to his home of Nampara in Cornwall after fighting in the American War of Independence. “He’s a farmer, he’s working, he’s riding a horse all the time, he’s a soldier. Turner said: “I do remember the day.

'Would it have been handled the same way in the press if it was a young woman? I don't know. Possibly not,' actor said.

When asked if all of the attention he received was from women, Turner replied: “Is it all women? [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Mostly, is the accurate answer.” It feels a bit creepy.” [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “And it’s only ever fans. “I don’t hate it,” he said of the recognistion. It just feels unsettling. I don’t fear for my safety when I walk around. My demographic for Poldark was more women.” By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our “I mean, I know it’s different for a young guy to show up in some of those photographs or that kind of show, and have that kind of press, in comparison to it happening to a young girl,” he said.

Aidan Turner, who played the Winston Graham's 18th century Cornish soldier, said he has no plans to return to the period drama.

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. Also an adaptation (of Michael Robotham's novel), it sees Turner leave behind breeches and tricornes in favour of modern day attire – though his character, [clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/aidan-turner-the-suspect-parkinsons-newsupdate/), is just as troubled, for he could be a murderer. But, when asked during a chat with Radio Times magazine whether there were any plans for more Poldark, the actor gave a confident "no". [The Suspect](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-suspect-itv-release-date/). I’m not quite sure." [Poldark](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/poldark-watch-stream/).

Poldark star Aidan Turner's iconic topless photo is now seven years old, but how does he feel about the fan furore?

So it made sense to be in shape, but it wasn't something I focused on," Turner added. Recalling an unsung hero from the shot itself, he went on to say: "I do remember the day. But I didn't feel objectified." Snapped on set as the super-ripped Capt. he suggested to I don't know.

According to Aidan Turner, the makeup artist was airbrushed out of the photo. It was initially a behind-the-scenes shot. His shirtless scenes in Poldark on ...

It is in the ITV suspense drama The Suspect. His appearance in the historical drama that made him famous is a far cry. Turner told a news source, “The first thing he notices when he views the picture is that the makeup artist who was concealing a tattoo has been airbrushed out. The picture of Aidan Turner is the bare-chested, scythe-wielding body. How would the media have covered it if it had been a young woman? According to Aidan Turner, the makeup artist was airbrushed out of the photo.

ACTOR Aidan Turner has revealed he has a phobia about lint.The Poldark star claims that instead of being a rock'n' roller, he is a lint-roller, he so.

[Femail magazine](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11116481/Aidan-Turner-hes-staying-firmly-buttoned-play-shrink-secrets-new-thriller.html): "I'm a pretty tidy guy. He added: "One of the costume designers noticed it the other day and said 'that's a really weird thing to have' and I said: 'I just hate lint. Aidan revealed: "I'm happy with my career right now, I can walk into places..and it's no big deal. If I did get called about it. [My wife](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/6775667/aidan-turner-marries-caitlin-fitzgerald/) and I have got a baby now and babies have a lot of gear so I'm tidying that stuff up constantly." [Poldark star](https://www.thesun.ie/who/aidan-turner/) claims that instead of being a rock'n' roller, he is a lint-roller, he so fear the small fibres that accumulate on clothes.

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Aidan Turner plays Joe O’Loughlin, the doctor with a seemingly perfect life. Shaun Parkes plays DI Vincent Ruiz, the senior of the two detectives working with Joe. He’s even a hero online after rescuing a young patient who was ready to jump from the tenth floor of the hospital where Joe works.”

Famous picture for Poldark wasn't meant to be a publicity shot at all, says Aidan Turner.

But I didn’t feel objectified.” “I do remember the day. I don’t know.

Poldark star Aidan Turner has hinted at the possibility of returning to the beloved BBC drama but with a major change…

And has his work as a clinical psychologist allowed him to develop a criminal mindset? Ahead of the season five finale, Aidan spoke to the BBC about the show's ending. "I think Jeremy, Ross's son, he's 16 or 18 or something. "There are some books... However, he pointed out that there is plenty more material from Winston Graham's novels that haven't been adapted for TV. MORE:

Aidan Turner has teased a potential return to playing Captain Ross in Poldark, years after the show ended, but he insists it'll be in a very different ...

Aidan said: "Was it safer to make a big deal of this photograph because it was a young man? I’m certainly fighting the cause to keep my clothes on," he said of the interest in his body. She was right there, painting out a tattoo," he recalled. Would it have been handled the same way in the press if it was a young woman? They were trying to make me take another dip in the sea, but it's not in the books. At the end of the fifth series, Ross promised Demelza Poldark, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, that he would come back one day.