THE shirts are off and the pectorals have been oiled - so let battle commence.

You can run the rule over the Daily Echo's "abtastic" Mr Hampshire competition by clicking HERE

Readers from across the county have been sending in photographs of their husbands, boyfriends, sons and brothers as we search for Hampshire's hottest hunk.

We launched a hunt for Mr Hampshire after two local lads made it through to the finals of Mr England.

Hunks James Barton, 22, who is the current Mr Southampton, and 21-year-old Alex Wilcox, from Sholing, Southampton, named Mr ModelUK, were last night taking part in the final in Leicester.

But do you think the hunk in your life is better? Send us a snap to picdesk@dailyecho. co.uk or send the photograph to us at: Hampshire Hunks, Southern Daily Echo, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton SO16 9JX.

Remember to tell us his name, age, address, occupation and hobbies.

A booker for a top south coast model agency will help to choose the winner.

Jenny Bliss, of Base Models, has many years' experience finding the faces and physiques that will make a catwalk and photographic model.