It’s safe to say that we know that some of the best people in the country come from Bedfordshire. The county has grown quite a few talented individuals, and plenty of sporting personalities, actors and notable figures have moved here later in life.
But we have put together a roundup of some of the biggest names from Bedfordshire that might take you by surprise.
Scroll to see if you recognise them!
13. Faye Tozer
Best known for being in Steps, Faye is one of a few famous faces to come from Dunstable. She even got married at the Priory Church in 2002. Photo: Jeff Spicer
14. Paul Young
Best known for his 80s hits, like 'Love of the Common People' and singing the opening lines of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', Paul Young is a music legend, who just so happened to be born in Luton! Photo: Gareth Cattermole
15. Emily Atack
Luton's Emily Atak shot to fame when she got her big break in 2008, playing Charlotte Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners. Since then, she's appeared on Dancing on Ice and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Photo: Gareth Cattermole
16. Jaymi Hensley
Luton's Jaymi Hensley is best known for being part of boyband Union J after the group was formed on The X Factor. Since then, the 34-year-old has headlined Pride in Luton and was the star of the Jack and the Beanstalk panto at Dunstable's Grove Theatre last Christmas! Photo: Anthony Harvey