PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, have announced their sexiest vegetarian winners for 2007.

Tens of thousands of votes have been counted and the results are in. PETA is thrilled to announce that Tonight Show band leader Kevin Eubanks has been voted PETA’s World’s Sexiest Vegetarian man for 2007, while American Idol superstar Carrie Underwood was voted World’s Sexiest Vegetarian woman. Red-carpet runners-up include sexy sleuth Kristen Bell, Spider-Man 3’s Bryce Dallas Howard, dashing actor Joaquin Phoenix, Heroes hottie Milo Ventimiglia, charming columnist Michael Ausiello, and 30 Seconds to Mars vocalist Jared Leto.

Kevin Eubanks has had support from Jay Leno on his Tonight Show, wanting to “bring honour” to the show.

Carrie Underwood reveals that she became a vegetarian at age 13 becasue she loves animals. I have often considered becoming a vegetarian as it would cut my food bills in half, but this isn’t listed as a reason on the PETA site for celebs going vego. Instead, they suggest it is to reduce pollution and cruelty to animals, and also for their own personal health benefits. Is this Natalie Portman’s beauty secret? If it is, then I am willing to give it a try.

Rose gives us some statistics on vegetarianism here.