54-644: FHM ( For Him Magazine ) was a printed British multinational men's lifestyle magazine that was published in several countries. It contained features such as the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World . The final printed issue of British FHM was produced in December 2015, after which the magazine moved to a digital-only platform, with updated daily content on topics such as dating tips, style advice, viral news, sports and entertainment. The magazine began publication in 1985 in
108-494: A "Most Eligible Bachelorettes" list, which compiled women based on their " eligibility " and was voted for by the magazine's readership. Unlike the 100 Sexiest Women list, this list also considered qualities such as "talent, star quality and cash" as well as sex appeal in its compilation. Similar lists published by the US version of FHM had been topped by women such as model Lauren Bush and socialite Paris Hilton . The 2006 list
162-459: A "surprise winner". Anderson had posed half-naked on the front cover of the magazine earlier that year. Over subsequent years, the list's popularity continued to grow. The 1998 poll was voted on by half a million readers, with its companion issue being sold sealed inside a plastic cover. Martin Daubney , a former features editor of FHM , noted that it added a "sense of mystique and occasion" to
216-490: A deal with Matalan reportedly worth £1 million and had her hit song "More More More" as the title song for Matalan's advertising campaign. Following the success of "Some Girls", Funky Dory was re-released to include "Some Girls" and another new track, a cover of Andrea True Connection 's " More More More ". "More More More" was issued as a single and peaked at number 3 in the UK, giving Stevens her third top ten solo single in
270-478: A documentary which followed Stevens through the summer as she promoted "So Good". Her second album, Come and Get It , produced by Richard X and Xenomania , was released in October 2005 and peaked at number 28 in the UK. The album was included on The Guardian list "1,000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die". The third and final single was " I Said Never Again (But Here We Are) ", which peaked at number 12 in
324-573: A hybrid of pop, Latin and even a hint of jazz infusion" but not a good single choice as a single as it lacked anything special and different. In July 2004, Stevens released the BBC Sport Relief charity single, " Some Girls ", which was produced by Richard X . It became a hit across Europe, and reached number two in the UK. HMV .co.uk called the song Stevens's "finest song to date", and Yahoo! Launch commented that "she came to save her career. She ended up saving pop." Stevens then signed
378-596: A list ranking the 50 sexiest women of the previous ten years. The list was topped by the English singer Louise Redknapp , who had placed on every 100 Sexiest list since 1996. Ten years later, in May 2014, FHM published a list of the "Sexiest Women of All Time", compiled using a new analysis based on the previous 20 years' worth of polls. The winner was the English singer Rachel Stevens . Stevens had been featured on 11 lists at that point, but had never been placed first on any of
432-559: A modelling contest sponsored by UK teen magazine Just 17 , beating 5,000 other competitors. Following her first modelling jobs, she decided to study at the London College of Fashion , where she achieved a diploma in business . During that time she also worked for a film company and later in public relations , but began to lose interest and decided to pursue a career in singing instead. The group rose to fame by starring in their own BBC television series, Miami 7 , in 1999. Over
486-597: A public apology, saying that the online entry "wasn't subbed prior to going live". The final 100 Sexiest Women poll to be voted for by the public was published in 2015, before FHM went out of print in January the following year. The list included its oldest entrant ever, 80-year-old food writer Mary Berry , who was placed at number 74, while the sexiest woman that year was British actress Michelle Keegan . Speaking in November 2015 as FHM suspended its print publication,
540-583: A quarterly by the spring of 1987 and then monthly in 1994. EMAP Consumer Media bought the magazine in 1994 and it subsequently went on to dominate the UK men's market and began to expand internationally, being published in 32 countries including India. FHM's High Street Honey competition (2002—) awards £10,000, an FHM TV presenting job and the chance to appear on the FHM front cover. On 17 November 2015, British FHM announced their intention to suspend publication alongside that of fellow men's magazine Zoo , leaving
594-508: A serious subject." In 2005 Stevens also took part in the Make Poverty History campaign, which aims to eliminate poverty in developing countries by cancelling old debts, improving the way aid is given and removing barriers, so these countries can trade more effectively with the rest of the world. Stevens donated an undisclosed amount of money to the campaign, and also starred in television and magazine advertisements supporting
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#1732786993014648-460: A slinky adult confidence and musical eclecticism." That December the album's title track " Funky Dory ", featuring a sample of the David Bowie song "Andy Warhol" from his album Hunky Dory , was released as its second single and failed to match the success of "Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex", peaking at number twenty-four. MusicOMH called it "musically better than "Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex" with
702-437: A spokesman reflected that the poll was what the magazine was best known for, and that it had "helped propel the careers of many well-known actresses, musicians and models". Subsequent 100 Sexiest Women lists have been compiled by FHM 's writers themselves, and have been published on FHM.com. As of December 2017 , the most recent winner is Gal Gadot . Alongside the 100 Sexiest Women list, FHM also twice published
756-424: Is also an ambassador to WaterAid , an organisation that promotes clean water in developing countries all over the world. During a 2012 trip to Ethiopia , Stevens remarked, "It was such a great feeling to see the women laughing and chatting while they were washing their clothes and drinking clean water. Everyone looked healthier and a lot happier and the village felt full of life." Whilst in S Club 7 Stevens fronted
810-430: Is more than any other entrant. The 2011 list was noted for being the first to include a transgender woman. The androgynous model Andrej Pejić was voted at number 98 on the poll. FHM caused controversy when the entry's accompanying blurb warned its readers to "pass the sick bucket" and described Pejic as a "thing". Following a backlash, FHM removed the text from their website, spoke directly with Pejić and issued
864-639: The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Specials to 2008 from 2014. In July 2011 a demo track entitled "Nothing in Common", which was recorded for Come and Get It , was uploaded online. In 2011 she released a charity children's compilation Tasty Tunes in a project with toddlers food company Ella's Kitchen. In 2013 Stevens was mentor assistant on the New Zealand version of The X-Factor helping Melanie Blatt with
918-614: The UK album chart and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded it with a gold certification in October 2003. Two singles, " Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex " and " Funky Dory ", were initially released from the album: "Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex" peaked at number two in the UK and received a silver certification from the BPI. In July 2004, Stevens released the single " Some Girls " as a charity record for Sport Relief , and
972-491: The World Wide Fund for Nature . More recently, she has been the front woman for Pretty Polly , Sky Sports , Marks & Spencer , and Focus Dailies. In 2009, Stevens became the new ambassador for Schwarzkopf Herod Gliss hair products. In October 2011 Stevens fronted the launch of Seven Seas Health Oils. In her earlier years in S Club, Stevens dated property developer Daniel Cohen for about two years. Following
1026-607: The 100 Sexiest Women list had been compiled 21 times. The most recent holder of the Sexiest Woman title is the Israeli Actress Gal Gadot in 2017. Alongside the 100 Sexiest Women list, FHM has also twice published a "Most Eligible Bachelorettes" list, in 2006 and 2007, to celebrate qualities such as "talent, star quality and cash". These lists were topped by the American actress Mischa Barton and
1080-564: The American socialite Kimberly Stewart , respectively. To commemorate the 10th and 20th anniversaries of the 100 Sexiest Women list, two one-off charts were compiled in April 2004 and May 2014, to recognise the sexiest women up to those points. The winner of the 2004 list was English singer Louise Redknapp , who had placed on every 100 Sexiest list since 1996, while the 2014 chart topper was singer Rachel Stevens , who had peaked at number two in 2001, 2002 and 2004. The first 100 Sexiest Women list
1134-566: The Come and Get It Tour. In the following years, Stevens planned to release a third album, but dropped. Since 2008, Stevens has been working as a businesswoman, co-creating clothing and makeup lines with British brands, in addition to philanthropic work – she worked for 5 years in the Make Poverty History . In August 2008 she was announced as contestant of Strictly Come Dancing as partner with professional dancer Vincent Simone . She finished in second place. Stevens and Simone also took part in
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#17327869930141188-400: The UK and was commended by HMV.co.uk for its "astonishingly flawless vocal performance" and as Stevens's "most commercially accessible and quirky single since "Some Girls"." In 2005 Stevens also appeared in the comedy films Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo and Spider-Plant Man . She also appeared in comedy film Suzie Gold . From November 27 to December 17, 2005, she toured in UK with
1242-511: The UK briefly in May 2015. The band has reformed once again since 2023 under the 'S Club' moniker following the announcement of their Good Times tour. Born in Southgate , London, to a Jewish family, she had a Jewish upbringing and attended Osidge JMI School and Ashmole School in London. Her father is Michael Stevens and she has two brothers. In 1993, she first caught attention by winning
1296-474: The UK under the name For Him Magazine and changed its title to FHM in May 1992, although the full For Him Magazine continued to be printed on the spine of each issue. The first woman to appear on the cover was Gina Bellman in February 1993. The trend towards female cover stars grew over the following year, with both Naomi Campbell and Andie MacDowell appearing. Circulation expanded to newsagents as
1350-609: The UK. At this point, Stevens and her management stepped up promotion, earning her a Guinness World Record for "Most Public Appearances by a Pop Star in 24 Hours in Different Cities" (seven on 8–9 September 2004). In March 2005, Stevens released her new single, " Negotiate with Love ", that was a top ten hit in the UK. " So Good " was released in July 2005 and also peaked at number 10, being hailed as "tastily produced and sassily delivered." In mid-2005, Channel 4 broadcast
1404-576: The annual lists, instead peaking at number two in 2001, 2002 and 2004. On learning the result, she remarked: "To win this award feels absolutely amazing. ... It's brilliant." Rachel Stevens Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer and actress. She has been a member of the pop group S Club , which was active from 1998 to 2003, and has reformed once again since 2023. She released her solo debut studio album Funky Dory in September 2003. The album reached number nine on
1458-545: The cast of Celebrity Masterchef . In December 2017, Stevens appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind . In 2019 Stevens joined the Rip It Up The 70s theatre show with Louis Smith , Melody Thornton and Lee Ryan . In 2022, she competed in the fourteenth series of Dancing on Ice and was third to be eliminated. On 9 November 2022, Stevens announced that she would be performing at Mighty Hoopla 2023, marking her first solo performance since 2005, but after
1512-457: The cause. Her official website also displayed the campaign's official online banner. On 15 November 2011 it was reported that Stevens had recorded a collection of songs about fruit and vegetables as a way of helping to encourage children to eat five portions of fruit and veg per day . The songs were for an album titled Tasty Tunes and were made available as free downloads from the website of children's food firm Ella's Kitchen . Stevens launched
1566-513: The couple splitting up in August 2005. In September and October 2006 Stevens was linked to American-based English singer Oliver Trevena, known professionally as Oli T. In June 2008, Stevens became engaged to her boyfriend of 18 months, Alex Bourne. The couple had planned to marry in the autumn of 2008, but postponed their wedding until 2 August 2009 due to Stevens' busy autumn schedule training and performing on Strictly Come Dancing . The wedding
1620-632: The course of their career, their musical approach changed to a more dance and R&B sound which is heard mostly in their final album, Seeing Double . The concept and brand of the group was created by Simon Fuller, also their manager through 19 Entertainment; they were signed to Polydor Records . Their television series went on to last four series, seeing the group travel across the United States and eventually ending up in Barcelona , Spain. It became popular in 100 different countries where
1674-506: The five years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK No.1 singles, one UK No.1 album, a string of hits throughout Europe, including a top-ten single in the United States, Asia, Latin America and Africa. They recorded a total of four studio albums, released eleven singles and went on to sell over fourteen million albums worldwide. Their first album, S Club , had a strong 1990s pop sound, similar to many artists of their time. However, through
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1728-528: The group earned the Record of year . S Club's second to last single reached number-five in the UK charts and their final studio album failed to make the top ten. However, on 21 April 2003, during a live onstage performance, S Club announced that they were to disband. In 2003, after S Club disbanded, Stevens signed a £1.5 million solo four-album deal with Polydor Records and re-signed with Fuller. She said that breaking out on her own after success with S Club
1782-608: The groups category. On 6 October 2014, Irish state broadcaster RTÉ confirmed that Stevens would be taking on one of the red chairs on The Voice of Ireland as the fourth coach. In December 2014, Stevens attended the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special and Strictly Tour, a dance show in UK. In May 2015 all seven of the original members of S Club 7 reunited in an arena tour, entitled Bring It All Back 2015 . On 12 March 2015, Stevens appeared on BBC Radio 1's Innuendo Bingo. In 2017 she appeared on
1836-484: The issue, which went on to sell 936,000 copies. The issue's cover girl was British TV presenter Cat Deeley , who had placed at number seven; the 100 Sexiest winner was Playboy model Jenny McCarthy . The following year, FHM publicists promoted the poll by projecting a 60 ft naked image of British TV presenter Gail Porter onto the front of the Palace of Westminster . A FHM spokesman remarked: "We want to up
1890-511: The magazine's website. Dates of magazine issues, winners, ages of winners at the time of selection, and pertinent comments are listed below. The data below refer only to the British edition (the rankings for the international editions vary widely, with many top-ranking women in some editions not appearing at all in others). FHM was published in the following territories. FHM%27s 100 Sexiest Women (UK) FHM 's 100 Sexiest Women
1944-495: The passing of S Club member Paul Cattermole , she pulled out of the show. She began to perform on tour with the re-formed S Club, now a five-piece, from the fall of 2023 through the next year, dedicating the show to Cattermole. On 3 June 2024, she eventually performed a solo set at Mighty Hoopla 2024. In 2005 Stevens fronted the Everyman Testicular Cancer Awareness campaign. Stevens's role
1998-438: The poll was instead voted for by the general public with, at its height, several million votes being cast each year. Subsequent winners have included the British singer Cheryl , the American actress Halle Berry , and Jennifer Lopez . At 36 years old, Berry is the oldest woman ever to top the listing, while Lopez is the first to top the list more than once. By the time FHM ceased publication of its print edition in January 2016,
2052-444: The publication available via its website at FHM.com. The final print edition appeared in February 2016, with Holly Willoughby as its cover model. In August 2016, under the guidance of BauerXcel Media, a property of Bauer Media Group , Nick Dimengo took over as the senior editor of FHM.com. Each of FHM ' s international editions publish yearly rankings for the sexiest women alive based on public and editorial voting through
2106-464: The show was watched by over 90 million viewers. The show, which was a children's sitcom, often mirrored real life events which had occurred in S Club, including the relationship of Hannah Spearritt and Paul Cattermole , as well as the eventual departure from the group of the latter. As well as the popularity of their television series, S Club 7 won two Brit Awards —in 2000 for British breakthrough act and in 2002, for best British single. In 2001,
2160-576: The single's success prompted Polydor to re-issue Funky Dory with three new songs. Come and Get It , her second studio album, was released in October 2005. It peaked at No. 28 in the UK, and two of its three singles reached the Top 10. Following the release, Stevens took an extended hiatus from her music career. In 2008, she came second in the sixth series of the BBC One series Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Vincent Simone . In 2013, she
2214-514: The songs with a one-off performance at a nursery in Streatham , south London. The songs include food-themed versions of " Twinkle Twinkle Little Star " and " The Hokey-Cokey ", and Stevens said of the project; "As a new mum, I'm always looking for exciting ways to encourage my daughter to try new foods, especially greens. I hope tasty tunes help lots of parents sing about fruit and vegetables as part of their little one's everyday playtime." Stevens
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2268-475: The split, Cohen stated he met Stevens socially a few times after their relationship ended, adding "she's an absolute darling, someone I haven't a bad word to say about". On Valentine's Day in 2002 Stevens became engaged to actor Jeremy Edwards . The couple broke up in early 2004. After the break-up she dated Gavin Dein , son of former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein . The relationship did not last long, with
2322-410: The voting frenzy for the poll ... It is a cheeky way of increasing interest." Porter was placed at number eight in the chart that year, while American actress Sarah Michelle Gellar was number one. The first person to top the 100 Sexiest Women list more than once was American singer Jennifer Lopez , who placed at number one in both 2000 and 2001. Speaking about being named the sexiest woman in
2376-436: The world for a second year running, Lopez said that she was "overwhelmed" and added: "Any woman who says they don't like being called sexy, they're lying." By 2002, the list was attracting over five million votes – that year, Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova was number one. A further five million votes were cast the following year, when American actress Halle Berry was named as the world's sexiest. At 36 years old, Berry
2430-460: Was a Jewish one. On 19 May 2010 the couple were expecting their first child. Her first daughter was born in 2010 and her second in 2014. In July 2022, Stevens announced on her Instagram that she and Bourne were divorcing. Occasional reference is made by the virtual band Gorillaz to a period in which animated lead singer Stuart "2D" Pot allegedly dated Stevens as part of their fictional backstory. Stevens has stated that she "observe[s] some of
2484-415: Was a mentor assistant on The X Factor New Zealand . In 2014 she was awarded FHM' s sexiest woman of all time. Stevens became one of the coaches in the 4th season of RTE's The Voice of Ireland . Stevens' version of the song " More, More, More " has been used in adverts for sofa retailer ScS . In November 2014, S Club 7 announced plans for an arena reunion tour, titled Bring It All Back 2015 , touring
2538-423: Was an annual listing compiled by the monthly British men's lifestyle magazine FHM , based on which women they believe to be the " sexiest ". As of 2017 , each year's list is first announced through a section on FHM 's official website, FHM.com . The first listing was published in 1995 and was voted for by a panel of 250 judges. The inaugural winner was German supermodel Claudia Schiffer . From 1996 to 2015,
2592-427: Was difficult: "I think we [S Club] ended up conforming to what people's perceptions were. This one was the ditzy one, this one was the singer, this one was the dancer. And to come out of that and be a whole person has been a real challenge for me. I didn't have my say, really, in the group. None of us did". Her first solo single, written by Cathy Dennis and produced by Bloodshy & Avant , " Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex ",
2646-404: Was featured in the April 2007 issue of the magazine. An FHM spokesperson stated: "Kimberly Stewart has all the attributes you want in a woman. She's rich, gorgeous, likes to party and she's the daughter of a legend." On two occasions, FHM has produced special lists to mark anniversaries of the 100 Sexiest Women chart. To commemorate the tenth edition of the poll in May 2004, FHM published
2700-399: Was notable as she was the first woman to represent this campaign. Her television commercial raised eyebrows with its suggestive content that included her telling men to "put one hand down their trousers and give their testicles a good feel". On the commercial, Stevens commented, "Sometimes men need a little encouragement to think about their health. This is a funny way of raising awareness about
2754-416: Was published in 1995, and was compiled exclusively by a panel of 250 judges. German supermodel Claudia Schiffer topped the inaugural chart. The following year's poll was the first to be opened up to the general public. A total of 10,000 votes were cast, with American actress Gillian Anderson being announced as the winner in September. A spokesman for FHM described her as the "thinking man's crumpet" and
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#17327869930142808-428: Was released in September 2003. Taking inspiration from R&B and adult-style pop music, Stevens's debut solo album, Funky Dory , was released later that month. The album was a hit, reaching number 9 on the UK albums chart and was certified gold. The album also gained praise from pop critics; Jamie Gill, in a review for Yahoo! Launch , said that Stevens "eschews the cheap and cheerful approach of her old band for
2862-405: Was the oldest woman to top the list. She responded: "Wow, that's a pretty heady title. I'm not so sure I live up to it, but thank you anyway." The first British woman to top the listing was the model Kelly Brook , who was named the world's sexiest in 2005, the most successful poll to that point. As of 2017 , Brook has been featured in the top ten of FHM 's 100 Sexiest Women ten times, which
2916-643: Was voted for by more than 3,000 FHM readers, and was published in March of that year. It was topped by American actress Mischa Barton . Speaking about the result, FHM editor Ross Brown remarked: "Our most eligible list consists of much more than just sex appeal and our readers recognise a good catch when they see one." The following year, the Most Eligible Bachelorettes list was topped by American socialite Kimberly Stewart . The list received over 10,000 votes from FHM 's readership, and
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