Diddy on 'Downton'? Sort of
May 16th, 2013
09:49 AM ET

Diddy on 'Downton'? Sort of

"Downton Abbey" has added a ton of new actors to its cast for season four, and some fans might've thought Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was among them.

The music mogul (and hip-hop's wealthiest) sent out a flurry of tweets on Wednesday that suggested he was the newest resident of "Downton," along with a supposed picture of himself on set:

Another shot of me in action from the set of Downton Abbey-cant wait to share the preview tonight! Stay tuned! #downtonabbey

"I have to admit that 'Downton Abbey' is one of my favorite shows- and thats why Im so excited today," he posted Wednesday. "MY BIG NEWS: So happy to announce that Im a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY-my favorite show+i'll be debuting a sneak peek tonight 12am PST!"

But then PBS, which airs the hit British series in the States, went on the record saying that the Diddy on "Downton" casting just wasn't true.

As it turns out, the mogul *has* been cast ... but in a Funny Or Die spoof of the period drama (which has strong language). The nearly five-minute clip jokes about "Downton's" recent casting of its first black character, Gary Carr. Diddy, a self-professed "Abbey-head" who still can't help but call it "Downtown" instead of "Downton," says he broke that barrier first:

Season four of "Downton Abbey," sans Diddy, will premiere January 5.


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    May 22, 2013 at 1:29 pm | Report abuse |
  14. anna

    I must say that most of the comments on this page are from people who have no class!

    Their comments are disgusting, I can just imagine how they were brought up.

    Apparantly there is going to be a black man in the next series of Downton Abbey – I dont know why they thought they had to do this, he certainly isnt going to improve the series.

    May 22, 2013 at 1:19 pm | Report abuse |
  15. My Puffy

    its the black american idol winner.....

    May 21, 2013 at 1:42 pm | Report abuse |
  16. Not sure who's a bigger tool: Diddy or Kanye

    It's a toss-up. They're both stoooges.

    May 20, 2013 at 1:22 pm | Report abuse |
  17. My Puffy...

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    May 19, 2013 at 1:01 pm | Report abuse |
  18. puffy...let's roll....don't worry nobody gonna say nuttin...

    -

    May 19, 2013 at 12:06 pm | Report abuse |
  19. WHAT A FREEKIN NAG...

    THE GUY IS NEVER HOME AS IT IS....HE'S HOME AND THEN IS NAGGED FOR THE NIGHT AND THEN
    HAS TOO BANG HER TOO....GROSS...

    AL DOESN'T HAVE THESE PATHETIC ISSUES..THANK GOD..

    May 19, 2013 at 5:36 am | Report abuse |
  20. Motor from fla right?

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    May 18, 2013 at 7:32 am | Report abuse |
  21. Motoring in and out -- Print all comments from this machines...we can go now...

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    May 18, 2013 at 7:30 am | Report abuse |
  22. You've been attacking me way prior too return ... NOT happening

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    May 18, 2013 at 5:54 am | Report abuse |
  23. You've been attacking me way prior too return ... NOT happening

    you should have thought the consquences of what you did and especially doing too a former vice president we not the best move....so there puffy and i are going too be friends like it or not...this is what we call peace.....

    May 18, 2013 at 5:53 am | Report abuse |
  24. Richard

    So much for class, Downton Abbey.

    May 17, 2013 at 10:05 pm | Report abuse |
    • Did u even read the article?

      Try that next time before you make an idiotic comment, dipsh!t.

      May 19, 2013 at 1:22 pm | Report abuse |
  25. 10 min call from serafina!!! hahahha

    *

    May 17, 2013 at 10:36 am | Report abuse |
  26. those are my uncles!!!

    -

    May 17, 2013 at 10:34 am | Report abuse |
  27. Diddy is a very talented young black man

    i wish him all the best.....he is again producing mary j blidge's new cd...smart guy

    May 17, 2013 at 10:33 am | Report abuse |
    • heywood

      Very very very talented business man. Agreed, lacks any kind of musical talent though.

      May 20, 2013 at 4:34 pm | Report abuse |
  28. my breasts are little tight in this dress..

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    your threaten your gay man every 10 seconds with a lawyer according too our references...

    May 16, 2013 at 6:58 pm | Report abuse |
  32. GOT THE 4TH JOB YAYAYAYAY

    diddy is a talent and go getter...i love him

    May 16, 2013 at 6:52 pm | Report abuse |
  33. Liz

    Well that was unnecessarily cruel – I thought my Downton watching days were gone for a moment!

    May 16, 2013 at 6:49 pm | Report abuse |
    • YOU HAVE ABOUT 100 LAWYER BLOGS

      WHY POINT OUT MINE....WE HAVE THEM IN A FOLDER DEAR.

      May 16, 2013 at 6:53 pm | Report abuse |
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    DO NOT BB ME ANYMORE...ANYMORE ISSUES FOLDER GOES IN HER FACE.

    May 16, 2013 at 6:31 pm | Report abuse |
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    May 16, 2013 at 6:29 pm | Report abuse |
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    Is Diddy going to be playing the British version of Benson?

    May 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm | Report abuse |
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    May 16, 2013 at 4:46 pm | Report abuse |
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    WHEN, oh WHEN, will these crass, vulgar, uneducated d-bags no longer be headlines. I shudder at the thought that people like him (LA family, whose name I REFUSE to speak) are admired and emulated by our young people. No wonder this country's in the toilet.

    May 16, 2013 at 4:44 pm | Report abuse |
    • Sun

      This country is 'in the toilet' because people are too lazy and stupid to do what needs to be done. Like voting out the ignoramuses in government and refusing to buy/support greedy corporations like Monsanto.

      May 17, 2013 at 7:55 am | Report abuse |
    • Morris

      blah blah blah.

      May 17, 2013 at 9:52 am | Report abuse |
  40. Alvarez

    I have a strong desire to drop a corn studded trouser Twinkie squarely on P Diddy's face.

    May 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm | Report abuse |
  41. A∴A∴

    A∴A∴

    May 16, 2013 at 1:50 pm | Report abuse |
  42. Rosana Smith

    Awesome! He has a great sense o humor. I LOVE "Diddy" he is great, I would love yo have him as my employer!!!! BRILLIANT! I had a great time watching it! I am a housekeeper myself and I it is a very hard job....I never watch this show....it gives me butterflies in my stomach...It is a good show! Don't take me wrong!

    May 16, 2013 at 1:47 pm | Report abuse |
    • Qwaneesha

      Me too. I clean offices. It's fun. You meet alot of nice peoples.

      May 16, 2013 at 1:49 pm | Report abuse |
    • Pliny

      "I never watch this show..." then. "It is a good show!" If you never watch the show, idiot, how can you even form an opinion about its quality?

      Morons.

      May 16, 2013 at 3:14 pm | Report abuse |
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    Print and file....viewed as ignorable....thanks

    May 16, 2013 at 12:42 pm | Report abuse |
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    1. hacked into morning phone call
    2. still in computer
    3. blow it out your ass 44 times...

    May 16, 2013 at 12:41 pm | Report abuse |
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    vulgar

    May 16, 2013 at 12:33 pm | Report abuse |
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    sean is the talented one in the family

    May 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm | Report abuse |
  47. Hawke

    Why do Black people choose such ridiculously funny names for themselves?

    May 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm | Report abuse |
    • Qwaneesha

      My moms give me this name and it isn't funny. It's a proud African American name that reflects my heritage. Our culture is strong and wonderful, rich with science and literature. Our peoples be decendents of the kings and queens of Africa. The birthplace of civilization.

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      Qwaneesha isn't a name. It was your mother's feeble attempt to spell "Mary".

      May 16, 2013 at 2:37 pm | Report abuse |
  48. SKY

    THIS IS ABOUT P.DIDDLE A GOOD ACTOR.
    NOW YOU VULGAR PEOPLE, I LOVE YOU AND HAD TO CALL YOU OUT.
    WHO WANT TO READ DIRTY WORDS ALL THE TIME..NO ONE DOES..
    TAKE A TEST TRY TO GO 1 HR NO BAD WORDS....GOOD NIGHT.

    May 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm | Report abuse |
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      May 16, 2013 at 12:22 pm | Report abuse |
    • Hackers are vulgar sky....i believe we have 1 of your past comments

      CAN WE POST IT? THANKS

      May 16, 2013 at 12:23 pm | Report abuse |
    • Conan the Vulgarian

      FCUK YOU, SKY, AND THE HORSE YOU FCUKING RODE IN ON, YOU INBRED FCUKING TROLL.

      May 16, 2013 at 12:26 pm | Report abuse |
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      Sky, you're absolutely right. Now come closer so I can take a large steaming poop on your forehead.

      May 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm | Report abuse |
  49. hacker Updates

    1. does not use bad language but hacks
    2. how do i look

    May 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm | Report abuse |
  50. Tommie

    My teacher makes us write in cursive. I don't like curse words. She is a bad teacher. Bad.

    May 16, 2013 at 11:57 am | Report abuse |
    • Qwaneesha

      I bet she white. All those whites use profanity. It part of their white devil culture.

      May 16, 2013 at 12:41 pm | Report abuse |
  51. SKY

    A VULGAR PERSON CAN'T HELP THEMSELVES....THEY CURSE 24 7..
    ITS LIKE A PERSON WANTING TO TALK TO YOU AND EVERY TIME THEY DO THEY
    VOMIT ON YOU....AND VOMIT STINK! A PERSON WHO RESPECTS THE EARS OF
    ALL MANKIND WILL ALWAYS TRY TO TELL THE TRUTH, IN A NON CURSING WAY....
    YOU DON'T HAVE TO CURSE IN ORDER TO GET A POINT ACROSS...BUT.
    VULGAR PEOPLE DO. OH WELL JUST STAND CLEAR.....

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    Who give a hoot-n-hell what "Diddy" has to say. I personally think he should change his name to "P. Dummy."

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    May 16, 2013 at 10:57 am | Report abuse |
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      I like the feeling AFTER you've pooped and neglected to wipe – that squishy, itchy feeling between your cheeks...mmm.

      May 16, 2013 at 11:23 am | Report abuse |
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      You like the caked effect? I prefer smudges on my face – people just don't know how to react! I also love letting one out when im sleeping with someone for the first time. I love to see their reaction.

      May 16, 2013 at 12:07 pm | Report abuse |
    • Mammy

      I enjoy pooping in the shower and pushing it down the drain with my big toe.

      May 16, 2013 at 2:38 pm | Report abuse |
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  58. SKY

    FACT: HE IS A VERY GOOD ACTOR......"A CLASS ACT" ....THE REAL DEAL...
    NOT SOME AVERAGE GO GO OR JOE LOOKING FOR A "PLEASE ACCEPT
    WHAT EVER I DO EVEN THO I CAN'T SING, OR DANCE OR ACT....

    May 16, 2013 at 10:43 am | Report abuse |
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    May 16, 2013 at 10:41 am | Report abuse |
  60. Pliny

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    May 16, 2013 at 10:40 am | Report abuse |
  61. Is that Hot Carl?

    No wait.

    May 16, 2013 at 10:10 am | Report abuse |
  62. P. Diddle

    shut up, please.

    May 16, 2013 at 10:08 am | Report abuse |

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