The best 'bums' in the world

A woman from Brazil and a man from France can claim to own the best bottoms on the planet after winning a derriere competition in Paris.

Judges said Brazilian 20-year-old Melanie Nunes Fronckowiak had best female bottom, while French 27-year-old Saiba Bombote was named the most beautiful male bottom.

More than 45 finalists from 26 countries competed, with the two winners receiving an underwear modelling contract, $15,000 prize money and an insurance contract for their bottoms.

Members of the judging panel included supermodel Adriana Karembeu, astronaut Paolo Nespoli, FHM France Editor-in-chief Lomig Guillo and Sloggi underwear chiefs.

Candidates entered the competition by submitting their photos to http://www.sloggi.com/, where 11,200 entries were received.

More than 31 million votes were cast by the public.

Candidates from all over the world competed in the live finale, held in Paris.