February 6, 2009

Just received this from headquarters.

Romantic Novelists vote Richard Armitage Sexiest Thing On Two Legs

British actor Richard Armitage has leapt from last year’s 4th place to this year topping the ratings in the Romantic Novelists’ Association 2009 Valentine’s poll, to take the title of Sexiest Thing on Two Legs, beating top Hollywood stars to the number one spot.

Johnny Depp, who topped last year’s poll, was pushed firmly into second place, with Hugh Jackman and George Clooney mere also-rans. “Richard Armitage took 20% of the vote, more than double the count of any other male on the list,” said the RNA pollster. “He was a clear winner from the off.”

The RNA is not alone in admiration of the actor, as numerous online Richard Armitage fan sites will testify. The ardency began with North and South, grew by leaps and bounds with his appearance as the leather-clad baddie in Robin Hood, and shows no sign of diminishing as Spooks takes to the airwaves.

‘It’s a coup for Britain ,’ said one starstruck writer, ‘not just for sexy Richard.’

According to romantic novelists, the sexiest male celebrities of 2009 are:

1 Richard Armitage

2 Johnny Depp

3 Hugh Jackman

4 George Clooney

5 Daniel Craig

6 Sean Bean

7 Alan Rickman

8 David Tennant

9 Pierce Brosnan

10 Gerard Butler

The winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2009 will be announced on Tuesday 10th February.

Guess who I voted for? 🙂 How lovely, considering he’s my inspiration for Dr Matt in It Should Have Been Me.

Comments

1. On February 6th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
   Elizabeth Hanbury Says:
   

   Oooh, I’m not surprised Richard Armitage topped the poll – he’s hotter than a thousand suns! ;0) *g*
   Can’t wait to read about Dr. Matt, P, especially after hearing that RA was your muse for the character.

2. On February 6th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
   Angie Says:
   

   I’m not surprised either. He is certainly very inspiring!

3. On February 7th, 2009 at 4:58 am
   Hilary Says:
   

   How lovely and exciting and entirely right and proper!

   It’s the Spooks look and persona that has put him up there this year I’m sure – cool and be-suited over grumpy and leather-clad any day for me.

4. On February 7th, 2009 at 6:28 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Yes. it’s all great fun. I wonder what he thinks?

5. On February 7th, 2009 at 9:06 am
   Christina Phillips Says:
   

   I’m shocked Clive Owen didn’t make the top 10!!! Although I do love Alan Rickman’s sexy voice. And I completely adored him as the Sheriff in that other Robin Hood movie, Prince of Thieves!!!

6. On February 12th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
   Jo Says:
   

   I’m not surprised Richard Armitage topped the poll looks like that and a voice like melted chocolate must go and cool myself down!!!!

7. On May 5th, 2010 at 1:22 am
   Sebastian Hussain Says:
   

   Looks like this “Robin Hood” movie would be a great movie to watch just like the movie about King Arthur.*`;

8. On October 5th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
   Nevaeh Green Says:
   

   Robin Hood movie is quite good, a bit more historically accurate in my opinion.`:

9. On November 9th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
   Deck Lighting · Says:
   

   i always admire Robin Hood even during the times that i were still a little kid ‘