Published Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Tulisa Contostavlos takes the top spot in the 2012 world's sexiest women list. (© Getty)
The 23-year-old singer appears ahead of Cheryl, who is second and third-placed Rihanna.
The top Irish entry is Celebrity Big Brother contestant Georgia Salpa in fifth place.
Pippa Middleton adds a touch of class at eleven, while her sister Kate - the Duchess of Cambridge - is 32nd.
Kelly Brook features at number 20.
According to Tulisa, the award is a "lovely confidence boost".
She added: "I'm proud of me and I am who I am.
"I know that I'm Marmite and I wouldn't want to be anything less or anything more - I'm just myself.
"This is an award that will stay on the mantelpiece probably for the rest of my life."