COULD one of these Sun readers be crowned Britain’s Hottest Dad? We’ve been overwhelmed with entries from proud mums, friends, wives and girlfriends – and the competition is fierce! Here we’ve rounded up 20 top contenders who are all in with a chance of winning the £1,000 prize and a glam photo shoot. James Johnston, 31, … Continue reading "Meet 20 of the top contenders to win our Britain’s Hottest Dad competition and bag a £1,000 prize"
COULD one of these Sun readers be crowned Britain’s Hottest Dad?
We’ve been overwhelmed with entries from proud mums, friends, wives and girlfriends – and the competition is fierce!
Here we’ve rounded up 20 top contenders who are all in with a chance of winning the £1,000 prize and a glam photo shoot.
He is dad to Lila Rose, two, and the family hope to use the money to have their very first holiday abroad together.
Christina says: “James has always been very supportive and understanding of my illness with endometriosis and we didn’t know if we could have children because of it.
“When we had a miracle baby Lila he has been the best dad ever to her.
“Lila has been hospitalised twice this year due to breathing difficulties and he has stayed with her at the hospital, day and night, and always looks after her by making sure she’s OK and putting her first.”
He is dad to Henrique Da Silva, six, and Eleno Da Silva, four, and the couple hope to use the money to finally get married next year.
Michele says: “Flanque had a hard childhood, growing up in Brazil. His dad passed away when he was 11, and his mum had to migrate to Portugal leaving Flanque’s 15 year sister to care for him.
“He came to London 10 years ago when we met. He does everything for his kids to ensure they had everything he couldn’t have when growing up.
“Apart from being an amazing dad, he works very hard caring for the elderly and the sick. He cares for his customers like they are his own family. He’s just caring, fun, loyal.”
He is dad to Luca, three, and Milo, one, and is a hands-on dad doing the pick ups and drop offs for nursery as Alice works long hours in London.
Alice says: “He is the most amazing husband to me and a real hands-on dad to our two boys.
“Charming, witty, patient and teaches them the importance of manners and morals (very rare these days!)
“He lost his own father just a couple of years before our first son was born and I just know he would be so proud if he could see him now.”
He is dad to Mason Sawyer, five.
Sophia says: “Jack has a really big heart and lives for his boy and family.
“Mason was recently in a car accident and Jack didn’t leave his side at the hospital and put on a brave face for his boy the whole the time he was in intensive care.”
He is a dad to Isabelle, 10 months.
She says: “Joe is one of the nicest people you’ll meet, he goes out of his way for absolutely everyone, no matter who they are and that’s what makes him unique and loving.
“His work as an armed officer means he is always first in line of danger and every day when he leaves for work my heart sinks a little knowing the risk he is taking. He is brave and wants to face and fight terror, but he always has time for us.”
He is dad to Jayden, 10, and Zion, three, and if they win, they would like to use the money to take their sons to Nigeria to meet their extended family for the first time.
Marie Alexander says: “He’s been in my oldest son’s life since he was six and we have a son together who is three and they both idolise him.
“He works so hard all week so that he can take time off at the weekends to spend time with his family.
“We are so proud of all the hard work he is putting in to better his own life and ours.”
He is dad to Theo, seven, and Rosa, five.
Emmalee says: “John is a single dad working full time and taking good care of his kids.
“He is a hard worker and would help anybody out. He never stops he is 100 per cent one of the best dads I know.
“John has been in the army for a long time he has been overseas on deployment fighting for this country, and is an amazing person.”
He is dad to Dustin, seven, and Dawson, five, and likes to use his building skills to help friends and family for free. He also runs marathons every month, often raising money for charity.
Stacey says: “Dean lost both parents before 30 he is always making time for family and friends even when working seven days a week.
“He is a great husband, dad and friend and we are very blessed to have him.”
He is dad to Ava, nine, Junior, four, and stepdad to Vikki’s son Jude, seven.
Vikki says: “He has taken on my son Jude as his own (since meeting me) after my son’s dad died when he was a baby.
“John-Paul spends as much time with all his kids as they are his world. He has assured me that if we win we will use the money to book our wedding after getting engaged at Christmas.”
He is dad to their daughter Hattie May, one, and the couple would love to put the money towards a family honeymoon to Florida after their December wedding.
Heather says: “Richard used to be a semi professional football referee but now dedicates his time to helping the younger children.
“He’s recently won Nottinghamshire referee of the year. He’s the best dad anyone could wish for.
“When I was admitted to hospital with Strep B two days after Hattie was born, Richard took care of me and our newborn amazingly during the scary time.”
He is soon to be a dad to a baby girl in the next few weeks.
Emma says: “We have been together since school and not a day has gone by where he has not made me laugh. He is THE funniest guy you will ever meet.
“Not only this but very caring, he cares for my 87-year-old grandad on a daily basis, always making sure he has what he needs, cooking his meals and often picking him up when he has had a fall.
“He is always giving money to people less fortunate than him like the homeless and charities and he would do anything for anyone. He may look tough on the outside but he’s a big softie on the inside!”
He is dad to Martha, 10, Issac, eight, and step-daughter Alysha.
Fiona says: “Kristen has been through a nasty divorce and his building company went into liquidation. “He suffers from depression and we nearly lost him a few years ago.
“He is rebuilding his life and is coming back better and stronger than before.
“He always has a smile on his face and will help anyone no matter how he is feeling inside. Strongest person I know.”
He is dad to Cameron 17, Gracie 13, Morgan 12, daughter Ava, seven, and son Leo, seven, and if they won, would spend the money on the honeymoon they never had.
Amy says: “He always puts us first, we are his world. He suffers with fairly serious anxiety and depression but he works so hard every day to provide for us.
“He volunteers at our local boxing club (Morgan also goes there) to help the children and he’s currently training to be an accredited coach so he can help even more.
“He’s constantly on the go doing everything for everyone else and he’s been told more than once by some of the kids that they wish he was their dad too.”
He is dad to Luis, 16, and Daisy, two, and if Richard were to win, the family hope to take their first holiday together in two years.
Emma says: “He is currently working away in Iraq and lives in not the best conditions and hates leaving his family.
“He does this so we are able to have a nice life and give our kids what we can.
“He misses us so much but sacrifices every day!”
He is dad to Elias Chalk, 14 months, and became a father figure to his little sister when he was 15 and she was 10 after their parents split.
Emma says: “Ben is an amazing dad and partner, he has struggled with grief during his teenage years as his step-dad passed away suddenly.
“Ben was left deeply grieving and it sent him on a downward spiral where he couldn’t concentrate at school, got expelled and felt like he had so sense of life.
“Since Elias has been born, Ben has transformed himself. No one understands how hard it has been for Ben to overcome his issues and to look at life with a positive outcome.”
He is dad to Aaron, eight, and Frankie, three.
Sophie said: “Tony is honestly the best dad any child could wish for and would go above and beyond to ensure his children are happy.
“He helped me overcome postnatal depression twice and single handily cared for both of our children when I was unable to in hospital. He really deserves this!”
He is dad to Harrison Learmonth, seven, step-son Emerick Falconi, 15, and a father figure to Nadine’s kids Aidan, nine, and Jenna, 11. If they win, they hope to take their kids on a family holiday to Florida.
Nadine said: “My son was born with proximal foetal femoral disorder and spends most of his time in a wheelchair and Alan has come into our life and treats him just like any other child, getting him to try new things and takes the stress out of our day to day lives.
“My kids love him and he brings out the best in us all and pushes the kids to do more and makes things so much fun.”
He is dad to Scarlett, who is four months old. He is passionate about animals (he even has a pet chihuahua) and loves to do boxing in his free time.
She says: “He’s served in the British Army and did two tours in Afghanistan for our country.
“He’s overcome losing his poor mum to cancer and beating depression.
“The birth of our daughter is his life and he couldn’t be a better father.”
He is dad to Mia, 11, and Ava, three. If they win the money, they hope to donate the money to The Children’s Trust charity in Tadwort, who did amazing care for Jay’s son, who had cerebral palsy and died in 2014.
Natasha says: “I have never met anyone who works as hard as Ray.
“Ray has been through so much. Ray’s son Jay passed away in 2014 at the age of 20 and this was the hardest thing I have ever seen anyone go though. Ray adored his son.
“Jay will always be part of our life and we keep his spirit alive through the girls who love to talk about their big brother.
“Ray has the biggest heart, he goes out of his way to help his family and friends in any way he can. The strength this man shows day in and day out is an inspiration.”
He is dad to Noah, eight, and Indie, two. When little Noah started playing football for a local team, they were short on coaches, so David stepped up and did courses and trained a coach so Noah could still play.
Leasa says: “David has released a video for men’s mental health after battling this badly himself and almost took his own life.
“He now receives emails and messages from many men who need support and have related to his story. “I’m so proud of him for this he takes the time for everyone that needs his help. Indie loves him like no other. They are best friends.”
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