Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger came first in a poll of the world’s most beautiful women. The Duchess of Cambridge received a post wedding pick-up after scooping a placing in the poll.

Kate Middleton came ninth in the Wizard Jeans poll, which was crowned by Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger.

The poll comes just days after the newlywed entered the top 100 of the FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World in 39th spot, for the first time since 2007.

Ms Scherzinger knocked last year’s winner, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, from top spot.

Ms Cruz moved into third place behind Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto.

And septuagenarian screen siren Sophia Loren, 77, remained in 10th spot for the second year running.

The top 10 is:
1. Nicole Scherzinger
2. Freida Pinto
3. Penelope Cruz
4. Keira Knightley
5. Michelle Pfeiffer
6. Angelina Jolie
7. Halle Berry
8. Bar Refaeli
9. Catherine Duchess of Cambridge
10. Sophia Loren

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