'Coronation Street' star Michelle Keegan believes she has a fight on her hands if she is to retain the Sexiest Female award at the British Soap Awards next month.
Keegan, who won the award last year, said: "I need all the help I can get as I'm up against some seriously hot women this year."
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The 22-year-old, who plays Tina McIntyre, is vying with co-stars Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster) and actresses from 'EastEnders', 'Emmerdale', 'Hollyoaks' and 'Doctors' for the award, which is voted on by members of the public.
Keegan described 'Emmerdale's Sammy Winward (Katie Sugden) as "absolutely stunning" and 'Hollyoaks'' Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen) as "gorgeous".
