Idris Elba named 'Sexiest Man Alive' and Twitter couldn't be happier
Actor Idris Elba was announced as PEOPLE's "Sexiest Man Alive" during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. And while the actor was not available to receive the honor in person, he did video chat with Jimmy Fallon for a brief moment. Elba was more than happy to wear the mantle of "Sexiest Man Alive." He said, "It's an honor. My mum is going to be very, very proud." Elba even entertained the audience by showing off some of his sexiest faces, like "smolder" and "shy smile." Elba thanked the PEOPLE and The Tonight Show for the honor. He shortly afterwards tweeted a response, in which he got a little political.
Who'd have thought it! Thank you @people & all the fans for naming me #SexiestManAlive. Don't forget to grab your issue this week https://t.co/WI7eWfXOPB. I'm honoured & thankful. What’s even more important is your vote in the midterm elections. Your vote can make a difference! pic.twitter.com/TBQapjxJsT
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) November 6, 2018
Speaking of Twitter, many fans were ecstatic about the decision.
OH MY GOD IDRIS OH MY GOD IDRIS OH MY GOD JUSTICE PREVAILS !!!! THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR TIMES!!!!!!#SEXIESTMANALIVE #PEOPLESSEXIESTMANALIVE @IDRISELBA
— Melissa (@melissasprofile) November 6, 2018
And for some fans, they were just glad last year's winner, Blake Shelton, didn't take home the title again.
Looks like @people redeemed themselves from that Blake Shelton debacle last year!! #SexiestManAlive pic.twitter.com/8P8IRqVo1p
— J 曆 (@LadyBolton127) November 6, 2018
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