Cheryl Cole World’s Sexiest Woman 2009

Girls Aloud and X Factor star Cheryl Cole has been named the world's sexiest woman by readers of FHM magazine.

The singer, 25, is the first Briton to top the annual chart in three years. Cheryl Cole has been voted the World’s Sexiest Woman in men magazine FHM’s annual poll.

The Girls Aloud star 25-year-old was voted into the top spot by readers of the magazine, knocking last year’s winner Megan Fox down into second place. Jessica Alba came third and Britney Spears in the fourth slot.

Following an online campaign by fans, Britney Spears moved from number 31 to fourth place. British actress Anna Friel secured a place at number nine.

Cole, who was named as the world's best dressed woman by Glamour magazine earlier this month, came seventh in last year's poll.

2007 winner Jessica Alba dropped one place to number three while Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto was a new entry at number 10.

Antique Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce also made it into the top 100, charting at number 98.

Nearly 10 million votes were cast globally in the poll, now in its 15th year.

The Top Ten World’s Sexiest Woman 2009

1. Cheryl Cole
2. Megan Fox
3. Jessica Alba
4. Britney Spears
5. Keeley Hazell
6. Adriana Lima
7. Elisha Cuthbert
8. Kristin Kreuk
9. Anna Friel
10. Frieda Pinto

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