Timberlake 'sexier than Beckham'

A survey has found Justin Timberlake has kicked David Beckham into touch in the sexy stakes.



More than half the women polled thought Britney Spears's ex had the edge on Beckham.

Just one-fifth thought the Manchester United star was sexier while 29% thought they were on a par, according to the survey of more than 1,000 women carried out by AOL for Marie Claire magazine

Cry Me A River singer Timberlake has become only the second man to grace the mag's cover for the May issue, following Beckham's lead a year ago.

And publishers commissioned the online survey to find out whether readers thought the *NSync singer appealed to more women.

Asked what appealed most about the star 38% said his boyish good looks, 29% opted for his dance moves and 20% chose his has toned body.

Marie Claire editor Marie O'Riordan, said: "When it came to choosing our man of the year, there was only one candidate, Justin Timberlake.

"The whole world has gone Justin-crazy. For us he's got the three S-s. Southern charm, a sexy six-pack and best of all he's single. What's not to like?"

Talking about sex for an interview in the magazine Timberlake said: "I enjoy it and I praise it and I embrace it and I celebrate it - openly, freely and fun-ly, if that's even a word."