ALEX ESPENSHADE

Exploring all that life has to offer is my passion,” says Alex, 26 of West Hollywood. “I love trying new things and exploring new places.” The model and actor, with a few side-hustle projects in the works, has been attracting a lot of attention on social media and has photographers queuing up to capture his boynext-door-with-added-spice appeal.

“It feels amazing to be in this year’s DNA Sexiest Men Alive list. I’m ecstatic to be included with some of the most unbelievably sexy guys!

My pick for Sexiest Man would be Nick Masc [underwear model] because he’s the sexiest man I’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting with. Everything about him, from personality to body, just screams sexy,” says Alex.

What qualities does Alex find sexy in a man? “A chiselled body,” he replies, “because it says a lot about him… he is persistent, he holds himself accountable, he is dedicated to self-love and self-improvement.

“Also, piercing eyes to see through all the barriers I’ve built up. And a passion for life because without passion ya basic.”

Alex, whose surname is German in origin though not the original spelling, loves listening to music and smoking cannabis to relax.

Clearly a young man with specific (and high) expectations about himself and others, DNA asked what a first date with him might be like?

“It depends on the person, the setting, and the chemistry,” he told us. “I’m usually romantic at first but with the right conditions I wouldn’t say no to turning up the heat.”

We thought that might be the case!