Eurovision Song Contest 2006 runner-up, Dima Bilan, is in the running to scoop the title Sexiest Guy in Showbiz in a Russian poll.

The Russian Monte Carlo radio stations and magazine In Style have come together to organise the awards, which will shortlist the top ten sexiest people in Russian show business. The backgrounds of the nominees include music, film and sport, and the top five winners will each be presented with exclusive statuettes and the sum of 5,000 Euros, although according to Dima's official site, no prize would be dearer than the title Sex Symbol itself!

The results will be announced on 17th October, and in the meantime, visitors to Monte Carlo Radio's website can place their votes. Click here to see the full list and place your own vote (Site in Russian)! At the time of writing, Dima is set to win the title within his own category; fans have a week to help him win one of the five top places.


Richard's ESC history began way back in 1992, when he discovered the contest could fuel his passion for music and languages. Since then, it's been there at every corner for him in some way or another. He joined the esctoday.com team back in 2006, and quickly developed a love for writing about the contest. In his other life, he heads the development team at the learning resources company Linguascope, and writes about all aspects of language learning on the site Polyglossic.com.