Top 10 World's Sexiest Women

Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has been named the world's sexiest woman for the second year in row.

The X Factor judge, estimated to be worth 10 million pounds, has left behind the likes of Transformers star Megan Fox and underwear model Marissa Miller.

The singer is the first Brit to top the FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll. Over one million FHM readers worldwide voted for the poll this year.

'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,' the Independent quoted FHM editor-in-chief Colin Kennedy as saying.

'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.

'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,' he added.

Cole split from footballer husband Ashley earlier this year after stories about his alleged affairs surfaced and saucy photos of him taken on his mobile phone were sent to other women.

The Transformers' star was ranked runner-up for a second year. Despite being voted as having the most coveted derriere by Fitness Magazine recently, when it comes to overall sexiness, Fox lost out.

Victoria's Secret model's sexy curves ensure her a third spot in the list.

English singer Frankie Sandford of all-girl act The Saturdays took fourth position, up 13 places in a year.

The English Page 3 girl and model remains at number five for the second year running.

Starring in the hugely popular Twilight series has given this pale 20-year-old fame, fortune and a sexy tag.

Her films maybe forgettable, but this English lingerie model/occasional swimwear designer and television presenter is not.

One look at this Brazilian model in a swimsuit and you will know why she's Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000.

Motherhood doesn't seem to dim the actress' hotness quotient. In fact, we're betting that mommyhood just makes this pouty actress that much hotter.

You might not be familiar with this English lingerie and catwalk model.

But if you're a football fan, you would know all about her controversial involvement with England football star Peter Crouch during the 2006 FIFA World Cup.