The Sexiest UK Celebrities – 2025

June 2025

This new study follows previous surveys conducted by Discurv for XloveCam on the sexiest celebrities in Europe (France, the United Kingdom, Italy, etc.).

Study objectives

Identify the UK’s most iconic and sexy personalities
Explore differences according to respondents’ profiles (men/women, regions)

Who is the sexiest male athlete?

This chart shows a very clear lead for David Beckham, who alone accounts for 32% of preferences, far ahead of the other personalities listed. Lewis Hamilton comes in second with 11%, followed by Lando Norris (5%), completing the top three.

Behind them, the scores drop quickly: Andy Murray and Tyson Fury each receive 4%, while Gareth Bale, Owen Farrell, Ben Stokes and Mo Farah each reach 2%. The remaining positions are marginal, with Rory McIlroy, Ben Proud and Ethan Hayter all at 1%.

Overall, preferences are highly concentrated around one iconic figure, with a marked dispersion from second place onwards.

For all athletes:

18–34-year-olds account for 30–50% of the votes.
The 50–65 and 66+ age groups are in the minority (<15%), except for “none of these celebrities” (~55% are 50+).
The audience is predominantly female (55–67%).
Only Ethan Hayter and Ben Proud receive slightly more votes from men.
Ben Stokes, Tyson Fury and Owen Farrell are particularly popular among 18–34-year-olds (up to 49%).

Who is the sexiest female athlete?

The results show a clear preference for Emma Raducanu, who comes well ahead with 18% of mentions. She is significantly ahead of Jessica Ennis-Hill (9%), while Leah Williamson and Laura Kenny share third place with 6% each.

The remaining responses are more dispersed: Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Lucy Bronze and Nicola Adams each receive 5%, followed by Dina Asher-Smith and Rebecca Adlington at 4%. The lowest positions, including Ellen White (3%), Michael Walsh (2%) and Lizzie Deignan (1%), remain marginal.

Fans are predominantly aged 18–34, except for Laura Kenny (35–49).
People aged 50+ dominate the “none” category.
Emma Raducanu and Lucy Bronze have more male fans.
Most of the other athletes are more popular among women.
Ellen White, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Rebecca Adlington have a balanced male/female audience.

Who is the sexiest actor?

Tom Hardy comes well ahead with 23% of mentions, far ahead of the other personalities. Behind him, Sean Connery receives 12%, while Henry Cavill reaches 10%, confirming their strong appeal among respondents.

At an intermediate level, Christian Bale stands out with 7%, followed by Jude Law at 5%. The gaps then become narrower: Andrew Garfield, Robert Pattinson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson each receive around 4%.

At the bottom of the list, preferences become more dispersed. Kit Harington receives 3%, while Regé-Jean Page, Jonathan Bailey and Tom Felton complete the ranking with 2% each.

The audience is predominantly young (18–34), particularly for Hardy (50%) and Bale (61%).
People aged 50+ are underrepresented (<15%), except in the “none” category (58% are 50+).
The audience is primarily female (55–78%), particularly for Jonathan Bailey (78%) and Regé-Jean Page (66%).
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (49% men) and Kit Harington (46%) attract slightly more male respondents.

Which actresses do you find the sexiest?

Responses are primarily centred around Emma Watson, cited by 13% of participants. She is closely followed by Catherine Zeta-Jones at 12%, while Keira Knightley receives 10%, confirming her enduring appeal.

A little further behind, two iconic figures of British cinema are tied: Kate Winslet and Kate Beckinsale, both mentioned by 9% of respondents. Emilia Clarke follows with 7%, supported by popularity that extends far beyond her roles in TV series.

The remaining responses are more evenly distributed. Florence Pugh, Karen Gillan and Millie Bobby Brown each receive around 5%, while Sophie Turner and Naomi Scott complete the ranking with 4% each.

18–34-year-olds dominate (34–63%).
The audience is predominantly female (55–78%), except for Millie Bobby Brown and Sophie Turner (58–60% male).
Florence Pugh, Emilia Clarke and Karen Gillan have a mixed audience.
The “none of these celebrities” category is dominated by people aged 50+ (up to 58%).

Which male celebrity do you find the sexiest?

A very large proportion of respondents (45%) say they do not identify with any of these celebrities, indicating a clear lack of engagement with this particular selection.

Among the personalities listed, Dermot O’Leary comes first with 12.5%, ahead of Brooklyn Beckham and Gordon Ramsay, both at 8.75%. Their scores nevertheless remain moderate and far from creating a real consensus.

Further down, James Corden receives 5% of responses, while Rowan Atkinson, Adrian Dunbar and Billy Connolly each receive 3.75%.

Finally, Rob Brydon, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Fry complete the ranking with 2.5% each, confirming the highly dispersed nature of preferences.

18–34-year-olds account for 32–61%.
People aged 50+ are underrepresented (<30%), but make up 44% of the “none” category.
Audiences are mixed (45–55%).
James Corden, Ricky Gervais and Rowan Atkinson attract slightly more men.
Dermot O’Leary (70%), Gordon Ramsay (65%) and Billy Connolly (54%) attract more women.
The “none” category is dominated by people aged 35–65 (~60%).

Which female celebrities/TV presenters do you find the sexiest?

Responses are primarily centred around Maya Jama, who receives 17.5% of the votes. She stands out clearly, although her result reflects a moderate rather than overwhelming preference.

A second group emerges with Laura Whitmore and Claudia Winkleman, both cited by 8.75% of respondents. Their similar scores reflect comparable levels of attractiveness, with no clear hierarchy between them.

Just behind, Davina McCall reaches 7.5%, while Christine Lampard and Molly-Mae Hague each receive 6.25%, confirming a gradual dispersion of preferences.

Finally, mentions become more occasional, with Olivia Neill and Vick Hope at 3.75%, followed by AJ Odudu, Kady McDermott and Zoe Sugg at 2.5% each.

Overall, the chart primarily reflects fragmented preferences, with no overwhelmingly dominant figure and several personalities attracting relatively similar levels of support.

Maya Jama (14%) leads, but 24% do not identify with any of the personalities listed.
18–34-year-olds account for 50–83% of the votes, particularly for influencers (Claudia Winkleman, Davina McCall, Molly-Mae Hague).
Kate Middleton attracts an older audience (45% are 35–49, 30% are 50–65).
The “none” category consists of 60% aged 35–65.
The audience is predominantly female (58–73%), particularly for Molly-Mae Hague (73%) and Kate Middleton (64%).
Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Sugg attract slightly more men (~56%).

Which male singers do you find the sexiest?

Preferences are led by Harry Styles, who receives 11% of mentions. He stands out slightly, without attracting overwhelming support, leaving room for several other figures.

Just behind, George Michael and Robbie Williams each receive 9%, illustrating a strong attachment to established artists associated with a charismatic and timeless image.

Another group consists of Calvin Harris and Zayn Malik, both cited by 7%, followed by Freddie Mercury at 6%, demonstrating that cross-generational icons retain strong appeal.

Responses then become more dispersed, with Paul McCartney and Central Cee at 4%, followed by Sam Smith and Paolo Nutini at 3%.

Finally, Alex Turner and James Bay complete the ranking with 2% each, confirming a broad distribution of preferences without a dominant figure.

18–34-year-olds dominate (38–58%), followed by 35–49-year-olds (20–30%), while people aged 50+ are rarely represented (<15%).
The audience is predominantly female (57–66%), except for Central Cee and Alex Turner (≈46% men / 54% women).
The “none” category (30%) is dominated by people aged 35–65, who appear less responsive to current stars.

Which female singers do you find the sexiest?

Responses primarily highlight Dua Lipa, cited by 18% of respondents. She clearly stands out as a contemporary reference associated with a modern and international image.

A second tier emerges with Adele, who receives 10% of mentions, confirming her status as a major artist with cross-generational recognition.

Ellie Goulding follows with 8%, followed by a group of artists each receiving 6%: Victoria Beckham, Leona Lewis, Jessie J, Dusty Springfield and Charlotte Church. This group reflects a diverse range of profiles, from contemporary pop to more classic figures.

Finally, preferences are more finely distributed between Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse at 4%, followed by Nadine Coyle and Shirley Manson at 3%, illustrating more targeted but still significant choices.

18–34-year-olds account for 40–50%.
Dusty Springfield, Shirley Manson and Amy Winehouse have an older audience (35+).
The audience is predominantly female (>60%), except for Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, who are more popular among men.
“None” is primarily chosen by people aged 35+.

Key findings

A very young audience (18–34) dominates across the board (40–60%).
The “none” category is dominated by older respondents (24–36%, with people aged 65+ overrepresented).
Audiences vary by gender depending on the profiles (athletes, actors, singers).
Visibility and roles shape attractiveness (franchises, pop culture vs. vintage figures).

Conclusion

The streaming generation (18–34) largely shapes current trends, with gender differences linked to the personalities and roles represented. Older respondents are less engaged with today’s stars.

Study conducted by:
Audrey Mandefield, Senior Account Executive
Pauline Poché, Insight Team Lead

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"Discurv study for XloveCam conducted in December 2024 via a self-administered online survey among a representative sample of 1,000 UK residents aged 18 and over."