Chris Martin In Top Celebrity Dad Poll

Bob Geldof has been voted the best celebrity dad in an online poll.

The Boomtown Rats singer turned Live Aid campaigner – father to Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches and Pixie – gained 23 per cent of votes. He has been praised in the past for adopting the child of his ex-wife Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence after they died.

David Beckham came a close second in the vote with 20 per cent, while dad-of-two Jamie Oliver came third on 17 per cent. The poll was carried out by remind4u.com, a service which can remind users of important gifts and send out cards and presents.

Top ten in full:

1. Bob Geldof, 23%

2. David Beckham, 20%

3. Jamie Oliver, 17%

4. Jonathan Ross, 15%

5. Johnny Depp, 5%

6. Freddie Flintoff, 4%

7. Chris Martin, 3%

8. Brad Pitt, 3%

9. Jude Law, 3%

10. Paul McCartney, 2%