Popsugar Celebrity Twitter Reactions Reactions to Idris Elba Being Sexiest Man Alive 2018 The Internet Turned Into a Giant Thirst Trap After Idris Elba Was Named Sexiest Man Alive 11 November 2018 by Brea Cubit First Published: 6 November 2018 Image Source: Getty / Dia Dipasupil Idris Elba and his fine self has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive, and it's about time. If there's one actor in Hollywood that can get anyone's heart racing, it's Idris because, let's face it, the man is a vision of perfection. On Monday night, Jimmy Fallon revealed that Idris had won the revered title on The Tonight Show and chatted with Idris, who was in London, via video call. According to People's cover, Idris is a "sweet, smouldering superstar," which we'd say is accurate. We'd also add generous, talented, dapper, suave, charming, respectful, adorable, poised — you get it. Related: Here's 60 Seconds of Idris Elba Being a Perfect Human Being on His 46th Birthday The internet went absolutely nuts over Idris winning the title, and the Twittersphere was suddenly bombarded with thirsty Idris messages. So if you're obsessing over Idris being crowned the Sexiest Man Alive, you're not alone. Read some of the most hilarious (and relatable) reactions to the news ahead before drooling over these tantalising pictures of this divine man. Idris Elba sexiest man alive, something we can all get behind my God 🤤🤤🤤— taytorade (@tayneezy23) November 6, 2018 1 / 22 IDRIS ELBA IS FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES— imani nicole (@imaninicole16) November 6, 2018 2 / 22 IDRIS ELBA ON JIMMY FALLON OMFG!!!!! SEXIEST MAN ALIVE 2018 IM ALL FOR IT!!!! ❤️❤️ #JimmyFallon Congrats @idriselba— Adrianna🥀✨ (@adriannamonae) November 6, 2018 3 / 22 Idris Elba is a whole different type of sexy 😩 if u listening god i want a man like that pic.twitter.com/qQ72RTROVf— ashley banks® (@_lahexceigh) November 6, 2018 4 / 22 Idris Elba is @people’s #SexiestManAlive ? I dig it. A lot. Hot damn 😍— Becca Blais (@beccafoubister) November 6, 2018 5 / 22 Idris Elba was named #SexiestManAlive and now all I can think of is this gif pic.twitter.com/W2FSGd6yBI— la ran (@LaRan44) November 6, 2018 6 / 22 People Magazine: names Idris Elba Sexiest Man AliveMe: pic.twitter.com/DFtNSkmzCV— Erin Pack 👽 (@erinpackattack) November 6, 2018 7 / 22 Idris is #SexiestManAliveUs... pic.twitter.com/0fr1TZoaON— DKT (@darleneturner53) November 6, 2018 8 / 22 Idris Elba being named #SexiestManAlive is a great way to start November 6. pic.twitter.com/3VWYiZvPO1— Katie (@Katiem616) November 6, 2018 9 / 22 Idris Elba is the new Sexiest Man Alive!!! #SexiestManAlive @people pic.twitter.com/0jTb3VKIu7— Alana Clark 🇺🇸 (@aclarkcountry) November 6, 2018 10 / 22 .@people making Idris Elba the #SexiestManAlive on the eve of Election Day is proof that it is never too late to right a monstrous wrong.— Amanda Sales (@Scamandalous) November 6, 2018 11 / 22 Nothing but respect for our #SexiestManAlive ❤ It's what this king deserves 😍 pic.twitter.com/EVbxVLAgTz— Pendragon ☀ (@InDeanITrust) November 6, 2018 12 / 22 People: Idris Elba is the #SexiestManAliveMe: pic.twitter.com/ij4rsKc41j— Hanii (@HaniLee1) November 6, 2018 13 / 22 Idris Elba rightfully winning sexiest man alive after Blake Shelton stole it last time gives me a lot of hope for this Election Day— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) November 6, 2018 14 / 22 People definitely got it right by naming @idriselba sexiest man alive 😍😋🔥— Ell Kay ✨ (@lizzzzyKORN) November 6, 2018 15 / 22 He is handsome to be sure, but it's that smooth as butter, deep, sexy bass that does it for me... Always been a "voice" gal. 😍 (where's my "good" shiver emoji?!) 😉— SM (@SuzyQ_NJ) November 6, 2018 16 / 22 If anyone has any objections about Idris Elba being People’s sexiest man alive...well you’re wrong— Candace (@candacewatt_) November 6, 2018 17 / 22 Finally, something we ALL agree on 😍🤤 @idriselba #SexiestManAlive pic.twitter.com/0rRUinQNOL— Victoria Cocker (@victoriajayco) November 6, 2018 18 / 22 As if we didn’t already know Idris Elba was the sexiest man alive— alyssa ☁️ (@alyssagriegoo) November 6, 2018 19 / 22 It’s always nice when I agree with People’s Sexiest Man Alive. Problem with choosing @idriselba is that he is EVERY YEAR’S Sexiest Man!PS: GO VOTE!— Cynthia 👩🏽💻🤦🏽♀️ (@CynthiaDelmar) November 6, 2018 20 / 22 Idris Elba won People’s sexiest man alive and finally the world is starting to make some sense— Chloe Sams (@chlooesams) November 6, 2018 21 / 22 People Magazine: “our 2018 #SexiestManAlive is Idris Elba”Internet: pic.twitter.com/RdsCEY8RBe— Fancy C. Poitras (@Fancysez) November 6, 2018 22 / 22 Twitter ReactionsPeople's Sexiest Man AliveIdris Elba