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Piers Morgan topples Jeremy Clarkson to be crowned UK’s sexiest male celeb – & says accolade proves Brits’ intelligence
Piers has responded to the award with his characteristic modesty and charity
TV host Piers Morgan has been named Britain’s sexiest male celebrity – toppling two-time winner Jeremy Clarkson.
The Clarkson’s Farm star, and Sun columnist has been bumped into second place in the annual poll.
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And Piers, who placed at number 40 last year, has responded with characteristic modesty and charity.
Talking to me, he said: “This just proves that British women are the smartest and most discerning in the world, and the most likely to appreciate genuinely magnetic sex appeal.
“My thoughts with Jezza, Becks and poor old Prince Hypocrite Harry at this very difficult time.”
Steamy website IllicitEncounters.com carried out the survey of 2,000 women.
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Also making it into the top ten with Piers and Jeremy are Danny Dyer, Dermot O’Leary, Jonathan Ross, Tim Lovejoy, politician Robert Jenrick, Bob Mortimer, Ben Shephard and Romesh Ranganathan.
The poll’s spokeswoman, Jessica Leoni, said: “Even we were taken aback when Piers soared to the top of the table.
“His unapologetic style clearly taps into something deeper for a lot of women — confidence, conviction and not being afraid to ruffle feathers.”
I’m sure Piers would agree.
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“She’s two and a half now. She’s conned me into massaging her feet before she goes to sleep.
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The former GB rugby union player, real name Jodie Ounsley, achieved the fastest 50 metres carrying a 20kg coal bag (female) – in just 8.06 seconds.
She set the record last week at Thornes Park Stadium in Wakefield, West Yorks, where she trained in her youth.
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