Clooney loses out in sexiest doctor character poll

Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney has lost out to Matthew Fox's character Dr Jack Shepherd in the hit series 'Lost', among others, in a poll of favourite TV doctors.

Clooney's character Dr Doug Ross came out fourth in a top 10 of the most fancied on-screen medics, despite delighting fans with a welcome return to hospital drama 'ER', the show which shot him to global fame.

Dr Sam Strachan of 'Holby City' finished second, who was played by 'Strictly Come Dancing' champion Tom Chambers.

A-lister Clooney also lost out to crusty Dr Gregory House, played by Hugh Laurie.

The survey of 1,000 women was carried out by probiotic drinks company Yakult.

More4 will broadcast the 'ER' episode featuring the return of Clooney as Dr Doug Ross on May 14 at 9pm.

The final series of 'ER' is currently airing on More4 and will be repeated on Channel 4 later in the spring.

Here are the top 10 favourite TV doctors:

1. Dr Jack Shepherd ('Los't)

2. Dr Sam Strachan ('Holby City')

3. Dr Gregory House ('House')

4. Dr Doug Ross ('ER')

5. Dr Adam Truman ('Casualty')

6. Dr John "JD" Dorian ('Scrubs')

7. Dr Mark Sloane ('Diagnosis Murder')

8. Dr Derek Shepherd ('Grey's Anatomy')

9. Dr Karl Kennedy ('Neighbours')

10. Dr Christian Troy ('Nip/Tuck')