• Coronation Street star tops poll with 39 percent of the vote
• Rihanna, Kelly Brook, Kim Kardashian and Lucy Mecklenburgh in top 5
• Women love Michelle and Rihanna's bikini bodies
• Men love Michelle, Kelly Brook and Kate Upton's bodies

She's no stranger to being handed awards for being sexy - she has won the Sexiest Soap Star five years on the trot and recently came second only to Jennifer Lawrence in the hotly contested FHM Sexiest Women awards.

And now, Michelle Keegan has topped yet another poll, this time for possessing the best beach body.

The former Coronation Street star beat off stiff competition from the likes of Rihanna, Kelly Brook, Kim Kardashian and Lucy Mecklenburgh to take the top spot.

Winning...again! Michelle Keegan is no stranger to topping polls and now she's been hailed as having the best celebrity bikini body of 2014

The Weatherfield girl, 27, won with 39 per cent of the female vote in the poll, with Rihanna coming second with 15 per cent.

When asked which female celebrity has the best beach body, men voted in much the same way as women, with Michelle Keegan polling 38 per cent of the votes and Kelly Brook and Kate Upton coming joint second with 19 per cent each. 

Mark Wright will be proud! Michelle, who is engaged to former TOWIE hearthrob Mark, was voted as the best beach babe by both men and women in the new poll

Play it safe in a classic black ruffle bikini

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It comes as no surprise that the lovely Michelle Keegan is looking fantastic by the pool in Marbella; surely we should be used to it by now, especially since her and chiselled boyfriend Mark Wright are forever flaunting their bodies in an array of exotic locations.

Teaming her ruffled black Accessorize bikini with a simple anklet by Pearlescence the ex-Coronation Street actress was the epitome of classic beach chic.

When it comes to your holiday wardrobe, black swimwear is a must-pack. Flattering to every shape and size, a monochrome two-piece is guaranteed to keep you looking cool in the hot weather.

Unfortunately this particular number is an old favourite of Michelle's and is no longer available to buy, but check out our pick of the high street to secure this look for yourself.

We're loving Topshop's simple black triangle top (below) or how about a bit of bling wth Boohoo's bargain buy? Style yours under a white kaftan for chic monochrome vibes.