Billy Bond joined in series 4 after Michael Stone (temporarily) departed the group. Before joining the Hustle crew he worked the short con on the streets and claims that Danny Blue was the only con artist able to teach him anything, hence his ambition to join the crew. He describes himself as "a work of art, a force of nature" who can "separate a mark from his money quicker than any man alive".
He spent most of his formative years in and out of foster homes, with such a deprived childhood that he had never even heard any fairy tales growing up; Albert had to tell him the tale of "The Emperor's New Clothes" for the first time when it inspired details of their current con. He fell into a bad crowd and was involved with gangs and drug dealing before finding his skill as a grifter. He feels a sense of injustice about the world and grifting is his way of fighting back.
He can see the beauty that exists in a perfectly executed con and has studied the art of the great con-men. He has the spirit and energy to be a great grifter - now he wants the wisdom that comes with experience.
He did not return for the fifth series and no explanation was given (Stacie and Danny were said to have stayed in America to perform further cons, but Ash and Albert told Mickey nothing about Billy).
| The Hustle gang |
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| Current: Michael Stone • Ash Morgan • Sean Kennedy • Emma Kennedy • Albert Stroller Former: Danny Blue • Stacie Monroe • Billy Bond |