David Beckham voted best tattooed star

David Beckham who has previously been named the world's best underwear model is now Britain's favourite tattooed celebrity, according to research carried out by truTV's 'Tattoo Nightmares'. PHOTO | BANGSHOWBIZ

What you need to know:

  • The retired soccer star is at the head of the leader-board with songstress Rihanna in second place and Angelina Jolie coming a close third.
  • Cheryl Fernandez-Verzini, Harry Styles and Mike Tyson may not be happy with the poll, however, as they were voted the celebrities with the worst body-art.

David Beckham has been voted the UK's favourite tattooed celebrity.

The retired soccer star is at the head of the leader-board, with songstress Rihanna in second place and Angelina Jolie coming a close third.

A file photo shows US actress Angelina JolieAngelina who has been voted the third best tattooed star. PHOTO | FILE

Cheryl Fernandez-Verzini, Harry Styles and Mike Tyson may not be happy with the poll, however, as they were voted the celebrities with the worst body-art.

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and Harry Styles whose tattoos were voted worst. PHOTO | FILE

Cheryl's infamous red-rose inking on her bottom caused 20 per cent of voters in the poll carried out by truTV's "Tattoo Nightmares" to label her as having the worst tattoos of all.

Anthony Lukom, Vice President of Turner Broadcasting Systems, comments: "Somewhere between David Beckham's guardian angel, Rihanna's Egyptian warrior and Angelina's coordinates, tattoos have become mainstream cool. But like all new trends, jump on the bandwagon too quickly and what was meant to be a piece of unique self-expression can quickly turn into a bit of a nightmare."

"Tattoo Nightmares" is on truTV, freeview channel 68 on Tuesdays at 9pm.