Another year, another Hot 100! This marks the sixth time we've asked our readers to rank the male celebrities they think are "hot." It's a big deal being on our Hot 100 list, an exclusive club so to speak. Increasingly in recent years, the men who grace our list take notice and appreciate the fans and supporters who voted for them.
Now that the results have been announced, we've heard both via Twitter and also directly from many of our Hot 100 men. I'm sure we'll hear from others over the next couple weeks, but thought I'd round up and share with you the many gracious responses so far.
But before we get to that, I've got some big news. On July 16th at the W Hotel in Hollywood our Hot 100 is making the leap to the physical world! Yes, it's our First Annual Hot 100 Party!
This year, in partnership with sister site AfterEllen.com and parent company Logo we'll be hosting a coed event in L.A. to celebrate the men and women of AfterElton and AfterEllen's respective Hot 100. (So I guess it's the Hot 200? That's a lot of beautiful people.) More details to come, like the charity we're partnering with, the music artist who will be performing, etc. So stay tuned.
And now, on to reactions from some of our most gracious Hot 100 guys. This is why we sorta love them...
Thank you @AfterElton for including me in your Hot 100! How I made 35 I will never know! Waaaaay not accurate, but I'll sure take it! :)
— Max Adler (@MrMaxAdler) June 26, 2012
Very honored to be included in the Hot 100 for the second year in a row! Went from number 80 last time to 68: afterelton.com/2012-hot-100
— James Duke Mason (@JamesDukeMason) June 26, 2012
Perrennial AfterElton favorite John Barrowman had this to say: “I’m always thrilled to be voted onto the Hot 100 list, especially this year. I'm proud to raise my flag behind Captain America.”
We think you rock, John, and please plant your flag any time!
Gay people like me! The 2012 @AfterElton Hot 100! afterelton.com/2012-hot-100
— Eddie McClintock (@EddieMcClintock) June 26, 2012
Yes Eddie, we really do!
From Adam Pally ("Max" from Happy Endings): “Mazel Tov to me!”
Check it out! I made the @AfterElton #hot100 of 2012! And somehow I managed to beat @JaredLeto and Brad Pit!?! afterelton.com/2012-hot-100
— Eli Lieb (@elilieb) June 27, 2012
Gorgeous out musician Eli Lieb
From Grant Gustin (Glee's Sebastian Smythe): "It is honestly an honor and a surprise to be in After Elton's Hot 100. Flattered to be included and for that, I thank you."
And we thank you, Grant! Particularly for that awesome photo shoot you did with us a few months back.
But next time we're getting you to take that hat off!
From Max Greenfield (New Girl's "Schmidt"): "It's an honor to have been selected. I really needed this after having not been cast in Magic Mike. Thanks guys."
We think you totally could have held your own in Magic Mike.
From Broadway star Charlie Williams: "I'm humbled to be included in the company of such amazingly talented men! Thanks to all the AfterElton readers for voting for me!"
Charlie Williams
From Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries' seductive Stefan Salvatore):
"I have no idea how I made it on this list...have you seen the other guys?? What a compliment!"
Oh please, you know you are effing gorgeous. Own it dude!
Jo Weil (who plays the beloved "Ollie" from the German soap Verbotene Liebe) had this to say...
"It's unbelievable! To be ranked 21st among all these great and wonderful colleagues really makes me proud! The fact that almost all of them are American, while being an International poll, wow! I really don't know what to say! But of course I have to thank my wonderful fans who kept voting for me - they are the best and their support means so much to me. So: Thank you!"
The adorable Jo Weil
Recent Daytime Emmy winner Chandler Massey (Will Horton on Days of Our Lives): "I think it's awesome! I'm glad the viewers are responding to the story. It's great to know and you always like being recognized for the work that you do."
Chandler, full disclosure, it might not be just the fine work
that you do that people are responding to!
From Trevor Donovan: “One of my favorite online sites, AE is a class act, with some of the most intelligent, insightful and witty readers on the WWW….. I’m honored to be voted one of your Hot 100,….. P.S. I’m typing this nude…. Use your imagination.”
The oh so imaginative Trevor Donovan
Photo: Leupold and Gomillion
From Alan Ritchson: "Does this qualify me for a 'get out of gay jail free card' if I ever say something stupid in a drunken state at some point in my career? :-) Thanks for thinking of me."
Yes Alan, you probably get a one-time pass.
Australian actor Dan Feurrriegel definitely caught our attention this past year as Agron on Spartacus: Vengeance.
Chuffed I made the AfterElton 2012 Hottest 100 ( #55 ) ... My first list :p
— Dan Feuerriegel (@DgFeuerriegel) June 26, 2012
And certainly not his last list either!
Dan, next time you're in L.A. look us up.
We want to do a photo shoot with you.
And from the gorgeous, gracious, and recently out Sean Maher:
"I think it's a mixture obviously of being flattered, first and foremost, and then being embarrassed. It's a little bit of everything but, of course, I'm excited about it."
Thanks to all these great men who responded to their fans at AfterElton. We're so glad to have them on our Hot 100 list this year and wish them every success.
If you haven't already, check out our 2012 AfterElton Hot 100 Photo Gallery!
