Tag: accents and attraction

Britain’s most trusted accents revealed – as ‘The Traitors’ takes over the nation

* Welsh named Britain’s most trusted accent, with one in four people saying it sounds the most honest.

* Geordie and Northern Irish accents complete the top three, while Cockney is trusted least.

* Two-thirds (67%) of people admit they judge someone’s honesty based purely on their accent.

* Study conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site

As the nation remains gripped by the deceptive drama of The Traitors, a new study reveals which British accents we instinctively turn to for truth – and the results are music to Welsh ears.

The poll of 2,500 people by IllicitEncounters.com saw respondents asked to choose the one British accent they trust most from a broad list, with the Welsh accent crowned the UK’s most trustworthy (22%). The melodic tones of the Valleys clearly have us all under a spell, beating the friendly Geordie charm (16%) into second place.

Completing a podium of trustworthy tones, the Northern Irish accent took bronze with 15%, suggesting a lovely lilt goes a long way. 

At the bottom of the league table, posh and West Country accents tied with a meagre 2% each. And in last place – with just 1% – sits the Cockney accent. Not because people dislike it, but because, as one respondent put it, “they sound like they’d sell you a watch and a story at the same time”.

The poll also revealed just how much weight people put on how someone sounds. 67% admitted they form an instant opinion about someone’s honesty based purely on their accent.

Meanwhile, 28% said they feel more at ease around people whose accent sounds friendly or familiar – even if they’ve only just met.

Jessica Leoni, sex and relationships expert at IllicitEncounters.com, says it’s hardly surprising. “Accents act like a shortcut for the brain,” she explains. “Some voices just feel safer or more sincere, even when there’s no real reason for it. ‘The Traitors’ has shown us that people often trust tone and delivery just as much as facts.”

She adds, “When forming relationships, that can be powerful. A voice that sounds warm and familiar can make someone seem more genuine – and a lot harder to doubt, even when you probably should.”

Results
Most Trusted British Accents

  1. Welsh – 22%
  2. Geordie – 16%
  3. Northern Irish – 15%
  4. Scouse – 9%
  5. Scottish – 8%
  6. Yorkshire – 6%
  7. Home Counties – 5%
  8. East Anglian – 4%
  9. Mancunian – 4%
  10. Brummie – 3%
  11. Lancashire – 3%
  12. Posh/Received Pronunciation – 2%
  13. West Country – 2%
  14. Cockney – 1%

Irish accent crowned the sexiest in the UK – but it’s not good news for West Country folk

* The Irish accent has emerged victorious as the UK’s sexiest accent, winning the hearts of both men (29%) and women (32%).
* Unfortunately, people from the West Country have less to celebrate today, as their distinctive drawl was voted the least attractive across the board.
* Study conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site.

As the Irish prepare to paint the town green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, they can now add “sexiest accent in the UK” to their list of reasons to toast.

In a revealing new poll conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s largest extramarital dating site, the Irish accent has been crowned the nation’s most irresistible. And let’s be honest, who can resist the lilt of an Irish brogue?

In the battle for the UK’s sexiest male accent, Irish men claimed the top spot with a resounding 32% of women’s votes – leaving other contenders in their wake. The ever-charismatic Cockney accent followed closely behind, garnering 26%, while the rugged Scottish brogue secured third place with 17%.

Further down the list, the Welsh accent charmed 8% of voters, while Geordies rounded up 6%. But it’s the West Country folk who’ll be feeling the sting of rejection, with their distinctive drawl taking the unfortunate title of least attractive accent – scoring a mere 1%.

But it’s not just Irish men who are winning hearts – the women are equally captivating. When men were asked to vote for the UK’s sexiest female accent, Irish topped the charts again, with 29% of the vote. The melodic Scottish tones claimed second place with 25%, and the soft, sweet Welsh accent came in third with 19%.

Sadly, the West Country accent once again found itself at the bottom, tied with the Brummie accent, both scraping just 1% of the votes. 

Jessica Leoni, sex and relationships expert at IllicitEncounters.com who conducted the poll, wasn’t surprised by the results and explained why the Irish voice has such undeniable appeal:

“The Irish accent’s popularity makes perfect sense – it’s musical, warm, and playful, while still managing to sound incredibly seductive. It’s the kind of voice that can make you feel instantly at ease, yet also leave you completely captivated. 

On the other hand, accents like the West Country’s, while full of character, just don’t seem to carry that same romantic allure. They have their own kind of charm, but it seems they’re more likely to remind people of cosy countryside life than fiery passion.”

Results
Sexiest Male Accents (Female Vote):

  1. Irish – 32%
  2. London (Cockney) – 26%
  3. Scottish – 17%
  4. Welsh – 8%
  5. Geordie – 6%
  6. Yorkshire – 3%
  7. Mancunian – 3%
  8. Brummie – 2%
  9. Scouse – 2%
  10. West Country – 1%

Sexiest Female Accents (Male Vote):

  1. Irish – 29%
  2. Scottish – 25%
  3. Welsh – 19%
  4. London (Cockney) – 11%
  5. Geordie – 7%
  6. Scouse – 3%
  7. Yorkshire – 2%
  8. Mancunian – 2%
  9. Brummie – 1%
  10. West Country – 1%

Chelsea SCORES ahead of the FA Cup Final Vs Liverpool as the Sexier Football Team!

*Chelsea’s Édouard Mendy wins top 10 sexiest football player out of the Chelsea and Liverpool teams ahead of the FA CUP final

* Second sexiest is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah followed by Chelsea’s Jorginho
* Chelsea is the overall sexier team in the top 10

* 2 out of 3 people think Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is sexier than Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel

* Poll comes from 1200 female members on IllicitEncounters.com the UK’s leading married dating site 

In advance of the FA Cup final match this weekend between Liverpool and Chelsea, IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, polled 1200 female members to determine who the nation finds the sexiest out of the players from the Liverpool and Chelsea football teams.

Spokesperson for IllicitEncounters.com, Jessica Leoni, has compiled and commented on the results below:

Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Édouard Mendy, comes in first place with 17% of the vote. Mendy’s is the story of the underdog, who went from nearly quitting football and having to go on the dole, all whilst expecting his first child, to being at the top of his game. His rise to football stardom is admirable. Tall, dark and handsome, paired with a sexy french accent – no wonder Brits are entranced by Édouard Mendy.

A close second with 16% of the vote is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Salah is undeniably sexy, the beard, the hair, abs so firm you could literally grate cheese off – graphic but accurate. Indeed, Brits are besotted by this Egyptian God.

In third place (13%) is Chelsea’s Jorginho, whose real name is Jorge Luis Frello Filho. Last year Jorginho won the award for Best Fifa Men’s Player and the UEFA Player of the Year. This young, gorgeous Italian stallion has stolen England’s hearts with his undeniable football skills, along with his chiseled physique and cheeky smile. 

Fourth place is Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson (11%).

Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth, are all Chelsea players – Timo Werner (9%), Kai Havertz (8.5%), Reece James (6.5%) and Mason Mount (6%).

Second, to last is Liverpool’s Alisson Becker with 4%. Last place and tenth is the Liverpool player Trent Alexander Arnold (2%). 

The respondents were also asked to vote on the sexiest manager from each team. A whopping 68% voted Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp sexy compared to only 32% voting for Chelsea’s Thomas Tuschel. 

Jürgen Klopp is a grey-haired German hunk who looks strong and manly, a force to be reckoned with, top this off with a sexy pair of specs and the man exudes intelligence and confidence. 

Thomas Tuchel, also German, on the other hand, is just not that sexy. How can the nation be a fan when his own team hates him for ruining their day off recently – he gives me strict teacher vibes putting Chelsea in detention like that!

Top 10 Sexiest Men 

Édouard Mendy – Chelsea – 17%
Mohamed Salah – Liverpool – 16%

Jorge ‘Jorginho’ Luiz Frello Filho – Chelsea – 13%

Andrew Roberston – Liverpool 11%

Timo Werner – Chelsea- 9%

Kai Havertz – Chelsea – 8.5%

Reece James – Chelsea  – 6.5%

Mason Mount – Chelsea – 6%

Alisson Becker – Liverpool 4%

Trent Alexander Arnold – Liverpool 2%

Other 7%

Who’s the sexier manager?

Jürgen Klopp – Liverpool – 68%

Thomas Tuchel – Chelsea – 32%

NOTES TO EDITOR
IllicitEncounters.com is the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity. With over 1,000,000 genuine UK users since 2004, you’re sure to find your perfect match.

Established in 2004, we have been providing a meeting place for like-minded married and attached people for nearly 12 years. Our members have one thing in common – they are all looking for a little romance outside their current relationship. Whether that’s the occasional bit of flirtatious chat, a regular coffee date, or a full-blown affair, that’s up to them.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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Brits Vote on the World’s Sexiest Accents

* Britain votes French as the sexiest female accent in the world, followed by Italian and Norwegian

* Sexiest male accent goes to the Irish, followed by South African and French

* 81% of people agree that accents play a major part in a person’s datability

* The results come as part of a survey of 2000 people on lllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people.

Have you ever found someone sexy until… they opened their mouth? We’ve all been there. Attraction isn’t just based on looks and Brits get turned on by an accent.

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating site for married people, surveyed 2000 members to find the foxiest twang in the world for vocal chord victory. 

Sex and relationships expert for the website, Jessica Leoni, has compiled and commented on the results below:

81% of people agree that accents play a major part in a person’s datability, but what accent is the sexiest? 

Parlez-vous français? Oui? Très magnifique! French is crowned the language of love with nearly a quarter (24%) of all men finding this to be the sexiest language of them all! The French speak in a breathy and husky tone, with pronunciation that is delivered poetically, it’s enchanting. If that’s not hot, I don’t know what is. Notable French celebrities, whose accents are as seductive as anything, include award-winning actresses Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche, as well as the most recent Bond girl Léa Seydoux.

In second place is the irresistible Italian accent with 16% of the vote. Notable Italian celebrities include Sophia Loren, one of the greatest female stars of classical Hollywood Cinema, her accent is so inviting and seductive, even at the grand age of 87. Another prominent Italian fashion model and former Bond girl is Monica Belluci, let’s be honest, if the Italian accent is good enough for James Bond – who are we to argue.

The third place for female accents goes to Norway (13%). Brits are obsessed with Nordic countries since series such as Vikings and The Last Kingdom have boosted their popularity. A Scandinavian accent on a gorgeous blonde and blue-eyed woman gives us those Viking vibes, no wonder men are captivated.

Fourth place goes to Irish accents with 11.5%, fifth to Australian (8.5%), and sixth to Spanish (7%).

Next, in seventh place is the Dutch accent  (6.5%), followed by Portuguese eighth (4%). 

Second, to last place is Scottish (3.5%) and last but not least is American (1%).

In the men’s category, the lucky Irish accent is the sexiest of them all! A whopping 21% of British women find Irish to be the most desirable accent on a man. Such as the likes of actors Liam Neelson, Cillian Murphy and Colin Farrel.

The second sexiest male accent is South African (20%). The South African accent has unique tones, very approachable and friendly, no wonder women are drawn to it. 

Honorable third place goes to men with a French accent (16%) – ooh la, la! French-speaking, french-kissing, Frenchman? Enchanté! Take Emmanuel Macron the French president, for example, love him or hate him, his accent definitely makes the news more riveting. 

The fourth-place sexiest male accent is Scottish with 10.5% of the vote, followed by Canadian in fifth (7%). Italian comes in sixth sexiest accent (5.5%), followed by Welsh in seventh (4%) and New Zealand in eighth (3.5%).

Spanish ranked second to last in ninth place (2.5%) and finally Polish in tenth overall sexiest (2%).

The respondents were also asked if they have ever rejected someone on the basis of their accent and more than half said they have (59%). A further 30% of people admit they’ve been on a date before with someone whom they didn’t understand because of a strong accent.

It’s apparent that accents play a highly critical role in how attractive we find people. It can make or break the beginnings of a romantic rendezvous. If their voice doesn’t feel like music to our ears then listening to them speak could become a massive turn-off. 

Accents which are from a foreign country can be especially seductive. They make your date exude an air of sophistication, and feel exotic and worldly, which is sexy in its own right. 

We as humans are inherently attracted to people who we deem to have lots of ambition and life experience. Somebody who speaks English with a foreign accent gives the impression they have seen the world, they are interesting and they are smart – of course we will find that unbearably sexy. 

Results

Sexiest Female Accents

French 24%

Italian 16%

Norwegian 13%

Irish 11.5%

Australian 8.5%

Spanish 7%

Dutch 6.5%

Portuguese 4%

Scottish 3.5%

American 1%

Other 5%

Sexiest Male Accents

Irish 21%

South African 20%

French 16%

Scottish 10.5%

Canadian 7%

Italian 5.5%

Welsh 4%

New Zealand 3.5%

Spanish 2.5%

Polish 2%

Other 8%

NOTES TO EDITOR
IllicitEncounters.com is the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity. With over 1,000,000 genuine UK users since 2004, you’re sure to find your perfect match.

Established in 2004, we have been providing a meeting place for like-minded married and attached people for nearly 12 years. Our members have one thing in common – they are all looking for a little romance outside their current relationship. Whether that’s the occasional bit of flirtatious chat, a regular coffee date, or a full-blown affair, that’s up to them.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
 

Mobile: 07824 353986

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Brits Vote on the World’s Sexiest Foreign Accents 

* Britain votes French the sexiest female foreign accent in the world for women and Italian for men

* 5 out of 6 Brits think an accent makes someone more (or less!) attractive

* More than half of us have broken up with someone we fancied just because we didn’t like their accent

* The results come as part of a survey of 1200 people on lllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people.

You’ve probably heard of love at first sight, but what about love at first sound? Turns out a person’s voice can be a massive turn on as Brits find some accents more attractive than others.

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating site for married people, polled 1200 men and women to discover Britain’s favourite foreign accents. Sex and relationships expert for the website, Jessica Leoni has compiled and commented on the results below:

83% of the respondents agreed that a person’s accent can make them more or less attractive.

The saying ‘you were so attractive until you opened your mouth’ – rings true when it comes to accents. As a whopping 53% of men and women have actually broken up with someone they fancied because they did not like their accent.

40% of people have consciously toned down their accent when dating. 

In first place for sexiest female foreign accents, as voted by men, is the ‘language of love’ French with 26% of the vote – très bien. Everything about the French exudes romance – the dialect has that mysterious je ne se quois that leave men falling into hopeless devotion. Take famous actress Léa Seydoux for example – set to return to the screens as Madeleine Swann a love interest of Mr. Bond, James Bond – Léa Seydoux french accent is absolutely mesmerising. 

Spanish comes in close second sexiest female foreign accent (23%), such as the award-winning Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, and actress Úrsula Corberó best known for her role in Money Heist as Tokyo.

Third place goes to Poland (13%), with Polish being the highest non-British population residing in the UK it comes as no surprise they would fare well.

Fourth place goes to Italian with 11%, fifth place is Dutch (8%) and sixth place is German (6%).

Second to last is Swedish in seventh place (4%)  and Irish eighth and last place (2%).

In the men’s category, Italy scores yet again following their euro victory, British women found Italian to be the number one most desirable accent on a man with 24% of the vote. There is a plethora of famous Italian men, from designer Giorgio Armani, to footballers Andrea Pirlo or Gianluigi Donnarumma – the list goes on, even Italian names sound sexy on the tongue. 

Second sexiest male accent is Spanish (20%). Famous Spanish men include actors Miguel Silvestre, famed for his portrayal of villain Franklin Jurado in Narcos, or Alvaro Morte, El Professor, in Money Heist.

Irish comes in third place for sexiest male accents (12%) – such as the likes of actors Liam Neelson, Cillian Murphy and Colin Farrel. 

Fourth place sexiest male accent is Canadian (11%), followed by South African in fifth overall place (9%).

French is dethroned as the language of love for men coming in 6th place (7%). Famous male French celebrities include actor Vincent Cassel or footballer Kylian Mbappé.

Seventh place goes to Greek (6%), second to last is Portuguese in seventh place (5%)  and lastly Australian in eighth overall sexiest male accents (2%). 

Results

Women Sexiest Foreign Accents

French 26%
Spanish 23%

Polish 13%

Italian 11%

Dutch 8%

German 6%

Swedish 4%

Irish 2%

Other 7%

Men Sexiest Foreign Accents

Italian 24%

Spanish 20%

Irish 12%

Canadian 11%

South African 9%

French 7%

Greek 6%

Portuguese 5%

Australian 2%

Other 4%

NOTES TO EDITOR
IllicitEncounters.com is the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity. With over 1,000,000 genuine UK users since 2004, you’re sure to find your perfect match.

Established in 2004, we have been providing a meeting place for like-minded married and attached people for nearly 12 years. Our members have one thing in common – they are all looking for a little romance outside their current relationship. Whether that’s the occasional bit of flirtatious chat, a regular coffee date, or a full-blown affair, that’s up to them.

Check out what our users are saying to each other in our live Lockdown Forum: www.illicitencounters.com/lockdown/pr


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Brit’s Vote on the World’s Sexiest Accent!

*79% of people agree that accents play a major part in a person’s datability 
*The sexiest female accent is German, and sexiest male accent is Scottish
*Irish fairs second best for female accents, and third for men’s
*American voted the least attractive accent
*The results comes as part of a survey of 2000 people on lllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people

Can you be attracted to someone by the sound of their voice? Extramarital dating site IllicitEncounters.com has set tongues wagging in Britain as the public cast their vote on the most attractive accents.

A German accent is the most desirable accent on a woman, as voted by men. Second place is an Irish accent, and third place is French.

A Scottich accent is the sexiest accent on a man, as voted by women. Second place is South African, and third place is Irish.

72% of respondents agreed that Americans have the most undesirable accents in the world.

79% of people agree that accents play a major part in a person’s datability. 

62% of people have rejected someone on the basis of their accent.

24% of people admit they’ve been on a date before with someone whom they didn’t understand because of a thick accent.

Jessica Leoni sex and relationships expert at IllicitEncounters.com said “Looks like French has been dethroned entirely as the language of love, with Brits preferring German and Scottish. 

I am unsurprised that Germanic is the most likely to arouse our British men, it’s dominant, icy – with a certain elusive quality, and isn’t it that men always want what they can’t have? 

Scottish men. Scottish Accents. Need I say more, really? The accent is enchanting, like a seductive highland spell sweeping over you, it has a very primal sexual quality to it. 

There’s no denying the Irish twang has always been popular, coming in at a respectable second and third place as the sexiest accent for both women and men. 

Why do so many of us dislike the American accent? As Brits we’re known for being overly polite with a dry sense of humour, which is worlds apart from the awkwardly loud and foul mouthed American lingo. It’s insufferable.”

Members of IllicitEncounters.com voice their reasons for their vote:

Amelia, 28, Southwold

“I fancy the pants off the Scottish accent. It’s rugged, wild and uninhibited, just how I like it!”

George, 40, Bath
“I cannot resist a German accent, it’s so direct and formal, it creates fantasies of power and control. What’s sexier than a dominant, self assured woman?”

Harriet, 36, London

“French is like music to my ears, elegant and sophisticated. I find the French in general to be very passionate. Romancing in French possesses that certain je ne se quois that provokes lust you know? It’s irresistible.”

Vanessa, 50, Southampton

“I’ve always adored the South African accent. It is exotic, charming and unique. You can easily distinguish it in a crowd, it stands out.”

Patrick, 34, Manchester

“You just can’t beat an Irish accent. I think it’s the sexiest in the world.”

Results

Sexiest Female Accents

German

Irish

French

Italian

Spanish

Scandinavian

New Zealand

Russian

Sexiest Male Accents

Scottish

South African

Irish

Spanish

Russian

Italian

Australian

Welsh

NOTES TO EDITOR
IllicitEncounters.com is the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity. With over 1,000,000 genuine UK users since 2004, you’re sure to find your perfect match.

Established in 2004, we have been providing a meeting place for like-minded married and attached people for nearly 12 years. Our members have one thing in common – they are all looking for a little romance outside their current relationship. Whether that’s the occasional bit of flirtatious chat, a regular coffee date, or a full-blown affair, that’s up to them.

Check out what our users are saying to eachother in our live Lockdown Forum: www.illicitencounters.com/lockdown/pr
Username: pr
Password: openthel0ck4me

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk

Mobile: 07824 353986

Twitter: @cheatsafer