TV host Piers Morgan has been named Britain’s sexiest male celebrity – toppling two-time winner Jeremy Clarkson.
, and Sun columnist has been bumped into second place in the annual poll.
And 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 at this very difficult time.”;
Steamy website IllicitEncounters.com carried out the survey of 2,000 women.
Also making it into the top ten with Piers and Jeremy are 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.
SCIENCE GETTING HORRIBLE
HORRIBLE Histories is one of the biggest success stories on children’s TV and is still going strong 16 years since it first aired.
Now, the gruesome trek into the archives has a new spin-off.
is launching Horrible Science, which will combine the same blend of sketches, fun facts, silly songs and jokes.
From dinosaurs to forces, and spectacular space to nanotech, it will delve into the science of the past, present and the future.
There will also be curriculum-linked education resources for schoolkids online at BBC Bitesize.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education, said: “We know children and adults love learning about the past with and we want to bring that magic formula to Horrible Science.”;
Horrible Science will launch later this year – and the concept sounds like a no-brainer to me.
REBEL’S TODDLER PRINCESS
SHE may be a Hollywood star, but shares a uniquely British complaint on Jonathan Ross’s chat show tomorrow night.
Appearing alongside and , Rebel reveals that is called Royce and says: “I probably shouldn’t have named her after a British luxury car brand, she’s a bit high maintenance.
“She’s two and a half now. She’s conned me into massaging her feet before she goes to sleep.
“I was doing it last night for almost an hour.
“I said, ‘I should have called you Volvo’.”;
Volvo? If you really want to keep her humble, try Skoda instead, Rebel.
Tune in for more laughs on The Jonathan Ross Show, tomorrow, 10.20pm on ITV1.
