X FACTOR judge and newly-single star Cheryl Cole was today named the world’s sexiest woman for the second year running.

The singer, estimated to be worth �10 million, beat American beauties Megan Fox and Marisa Miller to the top spot.

Twilight actress Kristen Stewart is the highest new entry in the FHM list - now in its 16th year - in sixth place.

Past winners Kelly Brook and glamour model Keeley Hazell make the top 10, with Brook moving up from her 2009 position of 48 to take this year’s seventh spot. Hazell spends a second year at number five.

Chart star Frankie Sandford of all-girl act The Saturdays took fourth position, up 13 places in a year.

Model Kate Moss failed to make the top 100 and Britney Spears took a huge dive, falling from last year’s four to 44 in 2010, despite winning in 2004.

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson enjoys a second year in the top 50, jumping 18 places to 29.

Tiger Woods’s betrayed wife Elin Nordegren entered the list for the first time at number 65, while other new entries included Tulisa Contostavlos from pop band N-Dubz at 15 and eccentric singer Lady Gaga at 92.

Colin Kennedy, FHM editor-in-chief, said: “That other election might be a close-run thing but this equally important poll was so one-sided this year that some bookies have already paid out on Cheryl Cole.

“After hogging the headlines and dominating TV screens for 12 solid months, the nation’s sweetheart romped home for a second successive year, leaving all challengers in her curvaceous wake.”

But he added: “With very strong showings for Frankie Sandford and hot newcomers like Twilight star Kristen Stewart, perhaps Cheryl should start looking over that perfectly sculpted shoulder. Or at least, showing a bit more leg.’’

FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2010 top 10:

1. Cheryl Cole

2. Megan Fox

3. Marisa Miller

4. Frankie Sandford

5. Keeley Hazell

6. Kristen Stewart

7. Kelly Brook

8. Adriana Lima

9. Jessica Alba

10. Abbey Clancy