Cheryl Cole named world's sexiest woman

Cheryl Cole has been named the sexiest woman in the world in a new poll from FHM magazine.

The Girls Aloud star and X Factor judge topped the 100 sexiest women list from the publication for the second year running, and was followed by actress Megan Fox and model Marissa Miller.

FHM editor-in-chief Colin Kennedy said: "That other election might be a close-run thing but this equally important poll was so one-sided this year that some bookies have already paid out on Cheryl Cole.

"After hogging the headlines and dominating TV screens for 12 solid months, the nation's sweetheart romped home for a second successive year, leaving all challengers in her curvaceous wake."

He added: "With very strong showings for Frankie Sandford and hot newcomers like Twilight star Kristen Stewart, perhaps Cheryl should start looking over that perfectly-sculpted shoulder. Or at least, showing a bit more leg."

The top ten is as follows:
1. Cheryl Cole
2. Megan Fox
3. Marissa Miller
4. Frankie Sandford
5. Keeley Hazell
6. Kristen Stewart
7. Kelly Brook
8. Adriana Lima
9. Jessica Alba
10. Abbey Clancy