May 23rd 2024.
Kiefer Sutherland, the talented Canadian actor, has his sights set on a very specific role - Mayor of Skegness. While the political world is abuzz with the General Election between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, Kiefer is gearing up for his own campaign. Best known for his iconic portrayal of Jack Bauer in the hit series 24, Kiefer has also made a name for himself as a country musician. In fact, he is all set to embark on a tour across the US and UK this summer, following the release of his latest album, Bloor Street, in 2022.
During an appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Kiefer expressed his sadness at having to leave London once again. The show's host, Chris, pointed out that Kiefer has travelled to various locations across the UK. To which, Kiefer replied nonchalantly, "Yeah. Most people don't know this, but I'm actually running for Mayor of Skegness." Skegness, a seaside town in Lincolnshire with a population of around 21,000, is situated on the North Sea coast.
The news of Kiefer's mayoral aspirations came as a surprise to many, including his fellow host Dominic Bryne, who exclaimed, "You've got our vote!" Kiefer jokingly replied that they would have to make the trip to Skegness to cast their vote, but he already has five friends there, so he's feeling pretty confident about his chances. When asked if people would be astonished that he even knows about Skegness, Kiefer simply stated, "There's an Indian restaurant there that is underestimated, and I've got some friends who play music there, and they are extraordinary."
Kiefer is no stranger to the cutthroat world of politics, having played the role of the US President in the TV series Designated Survivor. However, his dream of becoming the Mayor of Skegness may have to wait a bit longer, as the town recently appointed a new mayor, Adrian Findley, earlier this month. The mayor's responsibilities include attending local events, promoting the town as a tourist destination, and marking special occasions.
Kiefer is set to return to the UK in August to kick off the UK leg of his tour, which coincidentally includes a stop in Lincoln on August 14. This will give him a chance to personally canvass for more votes and support on the ground. Speaking about his fondness for London, Kiefer recalled a dinner he had with co-star Jon Cassar after they finished shooting the final season of 24 in the city. He said, "I looked at him and said, 'This is such a drag. This is the only location that I've ever been at in 30 years that I'm going to be sad leaving.' And he said, 'Me too.' And it's true. It's an incredibly special city. The traffic is awful, and the weather isn't great, but the people are awesome."
Aside from his music and acting career, Kiefer is also set to star in Clint Eastwood's upcoming movie, Juror #2. He recently revealed that he landed the role after sending Clint a handwritten letter expressing his admiration for the legendary actor and director. If you have any interesting stories or news, feel free to reach out to us. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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