# GQ shuns showbiz royalty for 'fresh blood'

> New Blood: GQ's November issue features UK talent from outside London.
- Title: GQ shuns showbiz royalty for 'fresh blood' · Dailymail
- Summary: New Blood: GQ's November issue features UK talent from outside London. GQ's November issue highlights UK talent outside London, featuring Joe Locke and…
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- Published: 2026-10-21T07:30:29+00:00
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- Topics: gq, joe locke, morgan rogers, heartstopper, footballer, uk talent, new blood, london, news, entertainment
## GQ's November issue
British GQ's November issue celebrates UK talent outside London with a focus on rising stars.
## New Blood concept
New Blood is a GQ initiative highlighting homegrown talent from across the UK, not just London.
## Joe Locke
Heartstopper actor Joe Locke, 23, from the Isle of Man, returned to school after filming Netflix's first season.
## Isle of Man home
Locke returns to the Isle of Man for a low-key homecoming, where most people don't give him much attention.
## Morgan Rogers
Chelsea and England footballer Morgan Rogers, 24, grew up in Halesowen with few local success stories.
## Rogers' perspective
Rogers said seeing someone from his part of the country succeed makes them more memorable in football.
## Matthew Broome
The Buccaneers actor Matthew Broome, 25, from Bedford, kept his acting passion secret from friends.
## Broome's secret
Broome told friends he was helping his mother while attending drama classes, not hanging out.
## Nemzzz
Rapper Nemzzz, 22, from Gorton in east Manchester, plans to stay in Manchester despite London's pull.
## Nemzzz's view
Nemzzz said he'll be in and out of London but will never move from Manchester.
## Harry Collett
Actor Harry Collett, 22, from Essex, lived with parents while filming House of the Dragon.
## Collett's perspective
Collett said returning home with his mother helps him stay grounded in the spotlight.
## Italian Bach
Influencer Italian Bach, 26, whose real name is Isaac Smith, returns to countryside for creative inspiration.
## Bach's view
Bach said returning to his roots helps him feel less cluttered and more free creatively.
## DC3
Rapper DC3, 19, from Northampton, believes staying outside London helps his career.
## DC3's view
DC3 said London's saturation makes it hard to find unique sounds without local connections.
## Manchester fashion
British GQ explores Manchester's rise as a fashion upcycling capital in the November issue.
## Edinburgh style
British GQ meets Scottish actor Ruraidh Mollica in Edinburgh for a lesson in Scottish style.
## New editor
Murray Clark, new editor for British GQ, focuses on UK talent beyond London.
## Clark's vision
Clark said digital age allows more visibility for talent outside London, leading to this issue.
## Key takeaway

GQ's November issue highlights UK talent outside London, featuring Joe Locke and Morgan Rogers.