Sexiest woman Cheryl Cole

Apr 29, 2010, 9:31 GMT

Cheryl Cole has been voted the Sexiest Woman in the World.

The Girls Aloud beauty - who separated from her soccer player husband Ashley Cole in February following his alleged infidelities - is still a favourite with the men of Britain after winning the top spot for a consecutive year for FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll.

The 26-year-old singer - who is also a judge on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' - beat 'Transformers' actress Megan Fox and Victoria's Secret model Marissa Miller into second and third place respectively.

Colin Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief of FHM claimed the "nation's sweetheart" was an obvious winner for this year's poll.

He said: "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."

Other stars featured in the top ten included The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford, who came fourth, and glamour model Keeley Hazell, who was placed fifth.

'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart was the highest new entry, being voted into sixth place, while Kelly Brook jumped 41 places from her position last year to take seventh spot.

Models Adriana Lima and Abbey Clancy came eighth and tenth respectively, with 'Sin City' beauty Jessica Alba placed ninth.

FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2010: Top Ten

1. Cheryl Cole

2. Megan Fox

3. Marissa Miller

4. Frankie Sandford

5. Keeley Hazell

6. Kristen Stewart

7. Kelly Brook

8. Adriana Lima

9. Jessica Alba

10. Abbey Clancy