Priest goes viral and embraces his unexpected fame as the internet’s ‘Hot Priest’

26 August 2025

Father Jordan in his viral TikTok. Credit : St. Edward's Romford/TikTok

When a simple TikTok greeter from St Edward the Confessor Church in Romford, London, unexpectedly turned into social media candy, Father Jordan found himself at the center of a viral frenzy. What began as a warm invitation to his Sunday service morphed into something far more head-turning. Viewers were more enchanted by the vicar himself than his message, flooding the church’s TikTok comments with flirtatious remarks, many calling him humanity’s answer to Fleabag’s “Hot Priest.” The video quickly amassed 1.4 million views and 91,600 likes, prompting the parish to disable comments

Rather than shrink from the attention, Father Jordan leaned into it gracefully, humor intact. From his personal TikTok account, he responded in a second video amassing over a million views. He opened on a lighthearted note, “TikTok, are you okay?” insisting he had thoroughly read every comment yes, even pointing out that his own mother had seen the attention and was “so proud."

With tongue firmly in cheek, he confessed to curating the moment stepping outside his church in dog collar and vestments, granting viewers some of his “most handsome stares,” even pulling his collar down strategically, calling it “practically indecent.” He quipped that he had anticipated a wide audience. “I said hi on a church TikTok account with zero followers,” he said, “because of course I knew it would reach over a million people.” He summed up, “That’s baiting for you.”

The online reaction was instantaneous and unabashed. Comments poured in, ranging from playful to salacious. “Lead me not into temptation, Father... unless you’re free Friday,” one commenter joked, while another cheekily inquired, “Hello Vicar, do you do weddings? Like as the groom?” The atmosphere was charged, surprising in its sincerity. However, when commentary ran the risk of becoming too racy for comfort, the church turned off comments to maintain its decorum.

Father Jordan’s English wit shone through the digital uproar. He responded not with defensiveness but a wry nod to fate’s hand in virality. His confidence in taking the spotlight within such a spiritual role felt refreshingly authentic, earning him not only smiles but also a rare kind of internet affection. Fans returned for more one viewer laughed after watching his second video upload, “I see we are all gathered here again at the same time,” while another confessed, “We’re not even sorry.” The comments affirmed what the video conveyed: people were delighted, amused, and captivated.

What started as an ordinary community connection became a cultural moment bridging ancient rituals and modern fame. In a sense, Father Jordan became not just a spiritual guide but an emblem of how authenticity, even when unexpected, can thrive online. He embraced the moment’s peculiarity without sacrificing his pastoral identity or respect for his congregation. Instead, he balanced both with a knowing smile and a sharp line between sincerity and satire.

Now, the “Hot Priest of Romford” lives in TikTok lore. His story weaves spiritual humility with pop culture cameo a TikTok transient turned beloved figure. He reminds us in a world clamoring for spectacle that sometimes all it takes is earnest delivery and a sense of humor to connect deeply with strangers. In a digital era hungry for relatability, Father Jordan served looks and warmth in equal measure and the internet couldn’t look away.