UK Sexiest Celebrities 2025
June 2025
This new study follows other Discurv surveys on Europeans' opinions about the sexiest celebrities from France, UK, Italy, and other countries.
The survey on who people will find the most attractive male athlete in 2025 revealed that David Beckham is a clear favorite, with only a marginal difference between him and respondents who felt none of the listed celebrities were appealing.
Other athletes like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris were mildly favored, while the rest, such as Andy Murray and Tyson Fury, received minimal recognition. The results highlight David Beckham's enduring appeal.
For all athletes, the 18–34 age bracket represents the largest share (30–50%). The 50–65 and 66+ brackets remain minor (< 15%), except for “None of these,” where those aged 50+ account for nearly 55%. The audience is predominantly female (55–67%) for most names.
Male exceptions: Ethan Hayter and Ben Proud have a slightly more male audience.
Ben Stokes, Tyson Fury, and Owen Farrell are particularly popular among 18–34-year-olds (up to 49%).
The survey asked respondents to identify the female athlete they find most attractive from a provided list. A significant portion of the participants chose "None of these celebrities," indicating no preference among the listed options.
Among those who did select an athlete, Emma Raducanu stood out as the most frequently chosen, followed by Jessica Ennis-Hill. The results suggest that overall, there may be a diversity of opinion or a lack of strong consensus on this question.
The majority of fans of the female athletes are aged 18–34, except for Laura Kenny, whose audience is primarily 35–49. Senior respondents (50+) are over-represented in the “None of these” category.
Emma Raducanu and Lucy Bronze have predominantly male audiences, whereas most of the other sportswomen attract more women. A few athletes (Ellen White, Katarina JohnsonThompson, Rebecca Adlington)show a roughly even male/female split, demonstrating cross-gender appeal.
The survey revealed that Tom Hardy is considered the most attractive male actor among respondents, closely followed by a significant portion who felt that none of the listed celebrities were particularly sexy. Sean Connery and Henry Cavill also received notable mentions, but the rest of the actors attracted less attention.
Tom Hardy and Sean Connery top the list (23% and 12%), followed by Henry Cavill (10%). A predominantly young audience (18–34) characterizes all actors(34–61%), especially Christian Bale (61%) and Tom Hardy (50%).
The 50–65 and 66+ age groupsremain minor (<15%), except in the “None of these” category (40% are 50–65 and 18% are 66+).
The audience is mostly female for the majority of actors(55–78%), notably Jonathan Bailey (78%) and Regé-Jean Page (66%). A few profilesskew slightly male: Aaron Taylor-Johnson (49% male) and Kit Harington (46%).
In the survey regarding perceptions of attractiveness among female celebrities, no single celebrity stood out dramatically. A notable portion of respondents, about one-fifth, did not find any of the listed celebrities particularly sexy. Emma Watson emerged as the most favored, with a slight edge over Catherine Zeta-Jones and Keira Knightley.
Other actresses like Kate Winslet, Kate Beckinsale, and Emilia Clarke also received moderate recognition, while the remaining celebrities garnered lower levels of preference, indicating a diverse range of opinions without a clear consensus.
18–34-year-olds dominate all rankings, accounting for 34 % to 63 % of fans—a reflection of their high exposure to current films and series.
The audience is predominantly female (55 %–78 %) for most actors, while some fantasy stars(Millie Bobby Brown, Sophie Turner) attract more men (58 %–60 %).
A few profiles—Florence Pugh, Emilia Clarke, Karen Gillan—show an even male/female split, indicating cross-gender appeal thanksto varied, ubiquitousroles.
The “None of these” option is driven by the 50+ and 66+ groups(up to 58 %),showing thatseniors are less engaged with contemporary celebrities.
The survey results reveal that a significant portion of respondents did not find any of the listed male celebrities particularly appealing, with the largest segment choosing none of them as the most attractive. Among those who did select a celebrity, Prince William and Dermot O’Leary tied for the top spot, alongside Prince Harry, showcasing their appeal over other personalities like Brooklyn Beckham and Gordon Ramsay. Notably, well-known figures such as James Corden and Rowan Atkinson received minimal votes, indicating varied perceptions of attractiveness among the respondents.
Young audience: the 18–34 age group isthe most represented for all profiles(32 %–61 %), indicating a strong appeal of contemporary celebrities among young adults.
Less engaged seniors: those aged 50+ account for lessthan 30 % for each name, and are the majority (44 %) in the “None of these” category,showing they’re more distant from the listed personalities.
Gender balance: most celebrities have a relatively mixed audience (around 45 %–55 % for each gender).
Slight disparities:
- More male fans: James Corden, Ricky Gervais, and Rowan Atkinson attract a slightly higher proportion of men.
- More female fans: Dermot O’Leary stands out with up to 70% female support, Gordon Ramsay ( 65%), Billy Connolly ( 54%)
The “None” trend is driven by 35–65-year-olds: this no-preference category is composed mostly of 35–65-year-olds(around 60 %),suggesting that a somewhat older audience isless responsive to currentstars.
In the survey regarding the most attractive female celebrities or TV personalities, no single figure clearly dominated the results, as a significant portion of respondents selected
none of the listed names. However, Maya Jama stood out as the most popular choice among the options provided, reflecting a wide range of preferences. The other personalities
received more modest levels of recognition in terms of perceived attractiveness, highlighting the diversity of public opinion on the subject.
Maya Jama leadsthe list of most attractive female TV personalities with 14 % of the votes, but 24 % of respondentsselected “None of these,
” highlighting a disconnect between the listed celebrities and part of the audience.
Young adults(18–34) account for the majority of votes across most profiles(ranging from 50 % to 83 %), particularly for digital influencerssuch as Claudia Winkleman, Davina McCall, and Molly-Mae
Hague.
The “None of these” option is primarily chosen by older respondents(60 % aged 35–65),suggesting that this demographic isless engaged with the personalitiesfeatured in the list.
Most of the audience isfemale (between 58 % and 73 %), especially in the case of Molly-Mae Hague (73 %). However, a few profilesresonate more with male respondents — for example, Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Sugg each attract around 56 % male support.
The survey sought to identify which male celebrity was deemed the most attractive by participants. Interestingly, a significant portion of respondents did not find any of the listed celebrities particularly appealing. Among those who did choose, Harry Styles received the highest acknowledgment, followed closely by Robbie Williams and George Michael. This indicates a diverse range of preferences with no single standout favorite.
The 18–34 age group isthe majority for allsingers(38 %–58 % of votes), indicating that young adults are the primary audience.
35–49-year-olds come in second (20 %–30 %), while those aged 50+ remain a very smallsegment (< 15 %).
The audience is clearly female for every name (57 %–66 % women), reflecting stronger engagement from female fans.Only Central Cee and Alex Turner exhibit a more balanced profile (approximately 46 % male / 54 % female).
Finally, 30 % of respondents chose none of the singers—a category driven mainly by 35–65-year-olds, who are lessresponsive to current music stars.
The survey reveals that no single female singer overwhelmingly stands out as the most attractive, with a notable portion of respondents indicating none of the listed celebrities as the most sexy. Dua Lipa, however, leads among named individuals, followed by Adele and Ellie Goulding, while the rest of the singers received modest recognition.
This suggests diverse opinions and preferences in perceived attractiveness among female singers.
The listed female singers appeal primarily to 18–34-year-olds(40 – 50 %). Dusty Springfield, Shirley Manson, and Amy Winehouse have a highershare of 35+ fans, reflecting an older audience.
Most artists have a predominantly female audience (> 60 %), except Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, who attract mainly male fans.
The 35+ age groups dominate the “None of these” category, indicating thatseniorsfeel less engaged.
Across all categories(athletes, actors/actresses, UK personalities,singers), four major trends emerge:
1. A very young audience (18–34 years)
- This age group dominates everywhere, often accounting for 40–60 % of fans orselections.
- 35–49-year-oldsrank second, while those 50+ remain a minority (except in the “None of these” category).
2. The “None” box driven by seniors
- In each panel, the “None of these celebrities” category peaks at 24–36 % and is composed mostly of respondents aged 35 and over.
- Those 65+ are particularly over-represented in this group,signaling a lack of interest in contemporary stars.
3. Gendered audiences by profile
- Predominantly female (55–78 %) for most mainstream athletes, actors and singers(Beckham, Watson, Styles, Adele, Dua Lipa, etc.).
- Predominantly male for a few pop/fantasy figures(Lucy Bronze, Millie Bobby Brown, Amy Winehouse) and certain presenters/influencers(Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Claudia Winkleman).
- Balanced audiences around a 45–55 % split for more cross-cutting profiles(Florence Pugh, Emilia Clarke, Central Cee, Alex Turner).
4. Roles and exposure as drivers of appeal
- Major franchises(Harry Potter, Marvel, Game of Thrones), blockbusters and current pop culture heavily influence the rankings among young audiences.
- Conversely, “vintage” personalities(Dusty Springfield, Amy Winehouse, Rowan Atkinson) retain an older—butsmaller—core of fans.
The “streaming generation” (18–34)shapesthese top-10 lists acrossthe board, with gender gapsreflecting role types(romance vs. fantasy) and a largely disengaged senior
segment that islessreceptive to today’s celebrities.
A 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 through a self-administered online survey with a representative sample of 1,000 Austrian residents aged 18 and over."