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Page 3 icon Rhian Sugden picks her sexiest snaps as she wraps up her 10-year career of posing topless in The Sun

PAGE 3 beauty Rhian Sugden takes a trip down mammary lane – after ten years of posing topless in The Sun.

She stunned her army of fans yesterday by deciding to call time on baring her boobs.

SEPT ’06… My first-ever appearance on Page 3 and I could never have imagined I would still be doing it ten years later. I still can’t believe how blessed I have been to do it for so long.
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SEPT ’06… My first-ever appearance on Page 3 and I could never have imagined I would still be doing it ten years later. I still can’t believe how blessed I have been to do it for so long.Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

But during her decade at the top, the Mancunian has become one of the best in the business – and is  ranked alongside Linda Lusardi and Sam Fox as one of Britain’s top Page 3 girls.

A stint in Celebrity Big Brother and two sexting scandals with telly favourite Vernon Kay made sure Rhian was never far from the headlines.

APRIL ’13...  It is quite unusual for me to be seen with a fringe. But I like how it looks here
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APRIL ’13...  It is quite unusual for me to be seen with a fringe. But I like how it looks hereCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

But she  insists fans have not seen the last of her as she is planning one last topless calendar

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Rhian, 30, says she will   carry on modelling, but adds: “I just won’t be taking my bra off.”

Here, she tells SEAN-PAUL DORAN of  her dozen favourite shots  from  her time as one of our best Page 3 girls.

DEC ’13… I think this image is quite striking with the red lips and blonde hair and all those purple flowers in the background. It’s eye-catching, even though I admit that I do look proper moody!
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DEC ’13… I think this image is quite striking with the red lips and blonde hair and all those purple flowers in the background. It’s eye-catching, even though I admit that I do look proper moody!Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
MARCH ’14… It’s always a pleasure doing my bit for good causes and this shoot promoted breast cancer awareness. If me posing in my underwear can help more women check their breasts for lumps, then it’s great to know I’m helping make a difference
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MARCH ’14… It’s always a pleasure doing my bit for good causes and this shoot promoted breast cancer awareness. If me posing in my underwear can help more women check their breasts for lumps, then it’s great to know I’m helping make a differenceCredit: Peter Crane

This was before the 2014 World Cup, but it didn’t do England much good as they were knocked out in the group stage

JUNE ’14… I’m not a huge football fan but it’s good to get out of my comfort zone. This was before the 2014 World Cup, but it didn’t do England much good as they were knocked out in the group stage
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JUNE ’14… I’m not a huge football fan but it’s good to get out of my comfort zone. This was before the 2014 World Cup, but it didn’t do England much good as they were knocked out in the group stageCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
JULY ’14… This is the first and only photograph that you will ever see of me with wet hair. It was shot in Tenerife in the Versace villa where Take Me Out is filmed
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JULY ’14… This is the first and only photograph that you will ever see of me with wet hair. It was shot in Tenerife in the Versace villa where Take Me Out is filmedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

I look a bit like a member of Nineties group B*Witched

SEPT ’14… I love denim as much as the next person and this was a really fun shoot to do. I look a bit like a member of Nineties group B*Witched
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SEPT ’14… I love denim as much as the next person and this was a really fun shoot to do. I look a bit like a member of Nineties group B*WitchedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
NOV ’14… I had recently done a casting to play CJ in the new Baywatch movie. I didn’t get the role but this photo reminds me of one of the most exciting experiences I have ever had
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NOV ’14… I had recently done a casting to play CJ in the new Baywatch movie. I didn’t get the role but this photo reminds me of one of the most exciting experiences I have ever hadCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
NOV ’14… This picture is a special one for me because it marks the day I got engaged to my fiancé, Oliver Mellor. He was also at the shoot. It’s definitely one for the memory book
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NOV ’14… This picture is a special one for me because it marks the day I got engaged to my fiancé, Oliver Mellor. He was also at the shoot. It’s definitely one for the memory bookCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

We have such a laugh on set when we’re together, and it’s always amazing to work with the girls

XMAS ’15… This is one of my absolute favourite images as I got to work with some of my best Page 3 friends for a Christmas shoot. We have such a laugh on set when we’re together, and it’s always amazing to work with the girls
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XMAS ’15… This is one of my absolute favourite images as I got to work with some of my best Page 3 friends for a Christmas shoot. We have such a laugh on set when we’re together, and it’s always amazing to work with the girlsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
JAN ’16… This was taken on a freezing beach in Tenerife and I remember it so well. I had to keep jumping out of the water because it was so cold – you can see it on my face
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JAN ’16… This was taken on a freezing beach in Tenerife and I remember it so well. I had to keep jumping out of the water because it was so cold – you can see it on my faceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
MARCH ’17… I loved this one as I was able to channel my inner Marilyn Monroe and recreate such an iconic image from the Playboy calendar. Marilyn’s a timeless beauty and it felt great to follow in her footsteps
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MARCH ’17… I loved this one as I was able to channel my inner Marilyn Monroe and recreate such an iconic image from the Playboy calendar. Marilyn’s a timeless beauty and it felt great to follow in her footsteps
Marilyn's original
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Marilyn's originalCredit: Splash News
Rhian covers up on Instagram
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Rhian covers up on InstagramCredit: Instagram
Time to add your own caption here
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Time to add your own caption hereCredit: Instagram
Xmas treat for Rhians social media followers
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Xmas treat for Rhians social media followersCredit: Twitter
The big cover-up begins soon
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The big cover-up begins soonCredit: Instagram
Yes!
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Yes!Credit: Instagram
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