I might sound like a broken record but, if you remember, the last times we met to talk about who made it as our hottest model of the week, I was here complaining about how male models do not get the same amount of media attention as their female counterparts. Either my choice for the model is a bit out there, or I was really right on the point and, in all honesty, I am inclined to assume it's the latter. For instance, today's star model is none other than the so-called priest from the booklet of Britney Spears' 'Blackout' album and, at the same time, the reason for which she got her name again in the media for all the wrong reasons. And, with all that (I'll explain in a sec what that was all about), there is so little info to start from that at one point I was even about to give him up.

So, let's start this from the beginning: until a couple of weeks ago, no one (or not the mainstream media, to be more precise) knew for sure who John Coulter was. Although his resume is both impressive and goes a long way back, the fact that he rarely worked the runways and that he wasn't connected with someone of a higher media exposure made him an unknown face. And, then, he was handpicked by pop tart Britney Spears to appear on the booklet for her highly anticipated comeback album, that was released a month or so ago. However, rarely do things turn out as planned and, instead of making a bold statement about the new persona of the paparazzi-ridden Brit Brit, the photo shoot turned out to be quite the contrary and came back to bite her in the... face.

Basically, what most outraged the public was not the artist in herself or model John Coulter, but the fact that the art director had him dressed as a Catholic priest and Britney as a skimpily clad repentant came to confess her sins. The two photos that feature this 100 percent American hottie, both shot in black and white, focused on the way Britney seduces the priest, by sitting in his lap in the confession cubicle and exposing her mile-long fishnet-clad legs. Nevertheless, it wasn't until the media found out who the sexy priest was that John became a name to be found on everyone's lips. Headlines like 'Britney's Catholic Priest Found' and 'Brit's Hottie Priest a-OK' swept the world and, consequently, John's profile received a sudden and quite unexpected boost. We, on the other hand, are not complaining, especially when it comes to a man so fine and smooth that words can't even begin to describe in what exactly relies his charm.

Anyways, we're back to what I was saying at the beginning: believe it or not but so few details are available about this stunning man that - and I say that with all shame - I am not even able to come across his birth date. But what we do know is that John originates from Tucson, Arizona and, so far, he has managed to fascinate his fanbase with his deep gaze, set of full lips and stone-cut facial features. Weighing 185 pounds at 6'2'', with an athletic body that other men (models or not) would totally kill to have, John believes that his best feature is not, as it might have been expected, his stunning physique or attractive face but... his compassion. He has modeled for quite some time now but, unlike other mates in the business, John somehow managed to stick to ad campaigns and did only little work on catwalks (one of his most covered in the media shows being 'America's Next Top Model'). His most prestigious collaborations are with Sauvage, the Paul Mitchell Hair Campaign, Bon Prix, 7 Diamonds and, as of late, Undergear and 'International Male'.

John Coulter is straight and single at the moment - so, girls be on the lookout! He is currently living in Los Angeles, where he is pursuing his so-far flourishing career, all the while dabbing with acting a little bit - he might even start studying the 'fine arts' sometime in the near future. He considers himself funny (must be the fact that he's a Pisces!) and is always glad to welcome new friends. In one of the few interviews that he ever gave, John admits that he enjoys being a model, although he's doing his best not to become limited only to this career. As to the pros and cons of such a profession, John lists traveling all over the world as one of the many advantages of being an international model, while airplanes and airports are amongst the cons. But this well-sculpted model is more than just a pretty face: among his many interests, he is also passioned about sculpting (his own body and artsy stuff as well), painting and swimming.

This is about all that we know of this breathtakingly beautiful male model: he might not be much to speak of but, when it comes to looking and admiring his body of work (emphasis on 'body')... well, girls could never get enough of that. So, keep an open eye for John Coulter and enjoy the gallery below. He is our hottest model of the week because it would have been impossible, as much as we'd wish, to make him the official model of the year *sigh*...