'Hollyoaks' pair 'sexiest soap couple'

Hollyoaks characters Craig Dean and John-Paul McQueen have been named the sexiest soap couple in a new poll.

The pair topped the list from Virgin media with 46% of the vote, beating Liam Connor and Carla Gordon fromCoronation Street into second place.

Guy Burnet (Craig) and James Sutton (John-Paul) both expressed their pleasure at winning the accolade.

Sutton said: "I demand a recount! I'm very honoured to be up there with Kylie and Smithers from The Simpsons!"

Other couples in the list included EastEnders pair Sean and Roxy Slater andEmmerdale's Carl King and Chastity Dingle.