Idris Elba Wants To Be Your Valentine

Idris Elba has sent the internet into meltdown (probably) by putting himself up for auction as a Valentine's date to raise money for charity.

In the charming online video, Idris offers bidders a whirlwind romantic evening and a candlelit meal at one of his favourite restaurants. Looking suave in in a grey suit while sipping champagne, he tells the camera: "I'd like you to be my Valentine. That's right, love. Just you and me, no one else around. Just us."



"Now," continues the 44-year-old, "we'll get things started off with cocktails or perhaps champagne. And once we're feeling comfortable, we can order whatever your heart desires: Maybe some truffles, perhaps some steak, pepper soup and fufu. That's an African dish... And for dessert, you can have whatever you want and I mean, whatever you want."

Flights and accommodation at a four-star hotel are included, according to the actor's page on the Omaze website.Interested parties have until 14 February to make a bid. Proceeds will go to WE (Women Everywhere) Can Lead, a charity organisation "working to empower and educate girls throughout Africa".

While the video is good news for millions of devoted Idris fan, it doesn’t bode well for his rumoured romance with Madonna…

If your man is as suave as Idris why not get him a subscription to GQ this Valentine’s Day