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EastEnders actor Jake Wood beats Ed Sheeran and Jon Richardson to be named the UK's ultimate 'weird crush'

Published: 20:31 EST, 8 February 2016 | Updated: 01:32 EST, 9 February 2016

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He is known for playing one of soapland's most unappealing characters.

So it's probably fitting that TV actor Jake Wood has retained his title as the UK’s most popular Weird Crush, which was revealed on Tuesday.

The EastEnders star first bagged the top spot in 2015, stealing the crown from comedian Matt Richardson, but has secured it once again thanks to a poll by Heat Magazine and radio.

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Winner: Jake Wood has retained his title as the UK’s most popular Weird Crush, which was revealed Tuesday

The poll, an antidote to the traditional Valentine’s Day ‘Sexiest Male’ lists, was run throughout January and claims to 'honour the world’s most unconventionally sexy men'.

Previous winners have included Derren Brown, Karl Pilkington, Jeremy Clarkson and Pointless co-host Richard Osman.

But, not only did he keep his win over Jon, but he also beat chart-topper Ed Sheeran, who came in third place.

Ironic: The poll, an antidote to the traditional Valentine’s Day ‘Sexiest Male’ lists, was run throughout January and claims to 'honour the world’s most unconventionally sexy men'

Strictly this year's winner! Previous victors have included Derren Brown, Karl Pilkington, Jeremy Clarkson and Pointless co-host Richard Osman

Commenting on his win, Jake said: 'I must be the weirdest crush in the history of weird crushes. I’m quite honoured. Last year I was delighted, and this year I’m even more bowled over. Lost for words.

'I must be slightly weirder then Ed (Sheeran) and that’s a great honour to me. I’m obviously the hottest weirdest ginger.'

Elsewhere in the Top Five were actor Richard Ayoade and comic Greg Davies, who were ranked fourth and fifth respectively.

Success: Not only did Jake keep his win over Jon, but he also beat chart-topper Ed Sheeran

Nearly, but not quite: Jon Richardson was the second choice - but has previously won the title

However, there were plenty of other interesting choices on the longlist.

In the battle of the broadcasters Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow made his debut at number 11, while This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes is a new entry at 21.

Good Morning Britain’s Piers Morgan makes his first appearance at number 22, while Lord Sugar enters the list at number 25.

2016 has been a record year for new entries with Star Wars villain Adam Driver (aka Kylo Ren) at 15, he is joined by Masterchef host John Torode at 19 and even Jeremy Corbyn gets a nod, the Labour leader enters the list for the first time at number 24.

Other competitors: In the battle of the broadcasters Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow made his debut at number 11, while This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes is a new entry at 21