Presenting TV's unlikeliest sex symbols...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so they say. But sometimes that beholder can be extremely short-sighted.

Here we bring you the most unlikely sex objects on television - the men and women who wouldn't get a second glance in real life, but attract legions of lustful fans merely by appearing on the gogglebox every now and again.

Missed your favourite? Let us know by leaving a comment below. But remember, we're looking for unlikely sex symbols. The likes of Susanna Reid, John Barrowman and Steve Jones don't count!

10. Mary Portas
She is: Mary from BBC2 reality show: 'Mary, Queen of Shops'.
Why she's unlikely: A gangly, ginger businesswoman nearing 50.
Why she's sexy: She's stylish, but charmingly gawky. Immaculately dressed, long-legged with a pair of deep green-brown eyes.
Fan quote: "The fact she split amicably from her husband for a woman means she's lived a life. She knows what she likes and she'd get it from anyone."

9. James Corden
He is: 'Gavin and Stacey' star, writer and comedian.
Why he's unlikely: Well, he's rather large...
Why he's sexy: He's funny (though not as much as he thinks he is). But he's also got the natural arrogance of the talented, which makes some people really hot and bothered.
Fan quote: "He's got an irresistible twinkle in his eye that makes me go all wobbly."

8. Kirstie Allsopp
She is: Estate agent presenter of 'Location, Location, Location'.
Why she's unlikely: Middle-aged, horsey Tory.
Why she's sexy: Luscious-lipped and curvaceous, Kirsty is always well dressed (she has hundreds of pairs of shoes and boots). She exudes the air of a woman who is game for absolutely anything.
Fan quote: "She'd be ideal to wake up next to on a cold Sunday morning."

7. Ross Kemp
He is: 'EastEnders' star turned documentary maker.
Why he's unlikely: He's bald and shaped like he's sculpted out of balloon animals.
Why he's sexy: Grant Mitchell was gruff and masculine. Combine that with the brave documentary filmmaker and you've got a real-life action hero.
Fan quote: "A real man. Bit of a bear sometimes, willing to watch chick flicks at other times."

6. Lorraine Kelly
She is: Chat show host.
Why she's unlikely: A middle-aged mum.
Why she's sexy: Cheeky, sparky and flirtatious. She's coy in a way that suggests she'd enjoy being corrupted. That's without mentioning the sultry, sing-song voice.
Fan quote: "She's like a teacher you fancy. Oh, and she wears low-cut tops."

5. Mark Radcliffe
He is: Radio 2 DJ and presenter of popular music TV.
Why he's unlikely: A resolutely unglamorous professional Northerner.
Why he's sexy: Combines a touch of the rough-and-ready gamekeeper from 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', with a passion for music and a winning sense of humour.
Fan quote: "He's the man in showbusiness that I'd actually love to marry. I know he'd be giving in bed."

4. Charlie Brooker
He is: Acerbic host of 'Newswipe' and 'You Have Been Watching', and newspaper columnist.
Why he's unlikely: Nerdy. Almost asexual in his misanthropy.
Why he's sexy: His massive brain is clearly a huge deal. Also, in some ways, the fact he doesn't appear interested in any women must make him seem hard to get - and thus highly desirable.
Fan quote: "He'd be a real challenge."

3. Gordon Ramsay
He is: Chef.
Why he's unlikely: Craggy-faced, swearing Scotsman.
Why he's sexy: He's an alpha male, who is also good with his hands and knows how to hand out chocolate-covered pleasure at will.
Fan quote: "Before and after dinner. And probably during too."

2. Anne Robinson
She is: Host of 'Weakest Link'.
Why she's unlikely: Pale pensioner who is made up of approximately 90 per cent Botox.
Why she's sexy: Domineering woman, who likes to tell people off. Some people like, ahem, being told what to do. Some of them pay money for it.
Fan quote: "I like it when she's being all steely. It makes me feel a bit funny."

1. Justin Lee Collins
He is: Comedian and TV presenter.
Why he's unlikely: His only real feature is his beard (grown to cover his psoriasis).
Why he's sexy: Um. Obviously there's the sense of humour. But apparently the West Country burr, cheery demeanour and charm turn some people on.
Fan quote: "He looks like the kind of person who has big hands. And you know what they say about that..."