5:12pm UK, Thursday March 25, 2004

Britney Spears has been voted the world's sexiest woman - but is that really the right choice?

With the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles and Charlize Theron, does the pop princess deserve the title.

Should Beyonce be crowned Queen?

Or do Cherie Blair or Anne Widdecombe deserve a shot at the title?

We asked for your views on who really is the sexiest woman in the world and why.

Thanks for your views. Here is a selection:

Britney definitely deserves it. People are beginning to see her as the sexy woman she has grown up to be and at last letting her younger years and look be left in the past.Well done Britters!!
Anna-Marie, Essex

I think Sandra Bullock should be in the top 10. She's not obsessed with the skinnier than life image that Britney or Christina give off and maintains a fresh, healthy and sexy look.
Katie, Dublin, Ireland

Hannah Spearitt, a cheeky little minx, who certainly got my top vote this year!
Justin, Swindon

Beyonce, Beyonce, Beyonce should be no 1. That's all I have to say on the matter.
Tammy, London

Britney is definitely the world's sexiest woman. But what's Jordan doing in the top 10? I'm better looking than Jordan and I'm a bloke.
Richard Charlesworth

Katie Holmes. A natural beauty.
Lee Slater, Washington

"I would have Keira Knightley at number one followed by Kate Beckinsale and Beyonce.
Dominic Martin

"I would personally pick Britney Spears or Sarah Michelle Gellar for the top position. These two people are my idols and are amazing. I personally think that the FHM poll was correct.
Deborah, Northwich, Cheshire

"A cheeky smile and a glint in the eye gets me going. Forget the packaging. Britney's plastic smile and plastic attitude puts her way down near the bottom of my list. It seems she has forgotten how to be herself, and that there's no-one home. What is sexy about a "vacant" character, even if it is packaged so wonderfully? Give me a REAL woman.
David Hallett, Geneva

"Worlds Sexiest woman? Easy. My Girlfriend, she's gorgeous."
Simon Dyke

"Kate Beckinsale for me."
Craig Ibberson

"Christina Aguilera is the sexiest woman. Just look at her body. Though I do agree that Britney comes a close second."
Emma, Birmingham

"Kylie Mingoue without question should have won that title."
Rob Brown

"Don't make me laugh. Britney Spears the sexiest woman in the world - she does not compare to Kylie Minogue, Rachel Stevens, Halle Berry and many others. I can't believe Jordan is in the top ten. I must need my eyes testing."
John, Peterborough