Who needs Bond? Idris Elba appeared live via satellite on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Monday where he was announced as People Magazine’s 2018 Sexiest Man Alive

Handsome: The 46-year-old actor kept his look casual cool in a grey cardigan sweater over a plain white T-Shirt and blue jeans for the cover of the highly-anticipated issue

Idris – who was in London at the time of filming –  told comedy host Fallon: ‘my mom is going to be very, very proud.’

The 44-year-old host also revealed the cover of the highly-anticipated magazine which featured the Beast Of No Nation with a huge smile on his face.

Weird flex but ok: Idris showed off his bulging biceps as he was announced as he declared he was the ‘sexiest man in the world’

Big unveil: The 44-year-old host also revealed the cover of the highly-anticipated magazine

 

Looking good: It featured the Beast Of No Nation with a huge smile on his face

What a moment! Idris look thrilled to look at the front of the weekly for the first time

Number one fan: Idris told comedy host Fallon: ‘my mom is going to be very, very proud’

He kept his look casual cool in a grey cardigan sweater over a plain white T-Shirt and blue jeans.

In the accompanying People article he talked about his reaction to earning the coveted title.

‘I was like, “Come on, no way. Really?”‘ Idris said. ‘Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, “Yeah, you are kind of sexy today.” But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a nice surprise — an ego boost for sure.’

Ladylove: The talented British actor will soon be off the market as he is planning his wedding to fiancée Sabrina Dhowre, 29, whom famously accompanied him to the Royal Wedding back in May

The British actor will soon be off the market as he is planning his wedding to fiancée Sabrina Dhowre, 29, who famously accompanied him to the Royal Wedding back in May.

Elba has a 16-year-old daughter, Isan, and a 4-year-old son, Winston, from previous relationships as he cites being able to witness their births as ‘the biggest and best thing ever.’

No doubt the talented thespian – who has been considered to portray 007 James Bond – owes plenty of his success to living with as few regrets as possible.

‘The biggest and best thing ever’: Elba has a 16-year-old daughter, Isan, and a 4-year-old son, Winston, from previous relationships, as the family are pictured with his fiancee Sabrina in Paris back in April

‘Life isn’t about thinking about what you should have done,’ explained Idris. ‘I think everyone should adopt the philosophy that tomorrow is not promised so just go for it today, man. You might as well do it to your heart’s content.’

The star was preceded by Blake Shelton who won last year’s coveted title much to the surprise of many.

The Voice coach took the negative reaction in stride despite the backlash at the time

 ‘I’ve been ugly my whole life,’ Shelton, 43, said in a statement last year. ‘If I can be sexy for a year, I’m taking it!’

Country boy: The star proceeds Blake Shelton who won last year’s coveted title much to the surprise of many. follow iBeknowingbrand iBEKNOWING