Aidan
Aidan Turner has opened up about the pressures he faces to stay in shape following his infamous topless scene in Poldark.
The Dubliner has revealed that he had no idea that shooting that scene would make him into one of Ireland’s biggest heartthrobs.
He told The Big Issue, “We had no idea what it would turn into. It just made sense for the scene. I am convinced it was my idea. It was ridiculously hot. Why would he wear a shirt? This is ridiculous. He wouldn’t wear a shirt. It was hot, it would rip, it would be stupid.”
The Irish actor went on to explain that he puts pressure on himself to keep in shape for his role and he’s on a very strict diet to ensure he can fit into his costume when he reprises his role as Ross Poldark.
He said, “He was down the mines, he was on his horse – it didn’t make sense for him to look another way.
“And now I need to keep in shape for the show or I won’t fit the costume. I can’t put on a pound. Literally. It is no fun. Seven months of no pasties and loads of press-ups.”
We can’t wait to see more topless scenes in the next series!
