David Beckham

David Beckham

David Beckham has been voted the UK's favourite tattooed celebrity.

But like all new trends, jump on the bandwagon too quickly and what was meant to be a piece of unique self-expression can quickly turn into a bit of a nightmare

The retired soccer star is at the head of the leaderboard with songstress Rihanna in second place and Angelina Jolie coming a close third.

Cheryl Fernandez-Verzini, Harry Styles and Mike Tyson may not be happy with the poll, however, as they were voted the celebrities with the worst body-art.

Cheryl's infamous red-rose inking on her bottom caused 20% of voters in the poll carried out by truTV's 'Tattoo Nightmares' to label her as having the worst tattoos of all.

Anthony Lukom Vice President of Turner Broadcasting Systems comments: ''Somewhere between David Beckham's guardian angel, Rihanna's Egyptian warrior and Angelina's coordinates, tattoos have become mainstream cool. But like all new trends, jump on the bandwagon too quickly and what was meant to be a piece of unique self-expression can quickly turn into a bit of a nightmare.''

Tattoo Nightmares is on truTV, freeview channel 68 on Tuesdays at 9pm.