A man has said his 66-year-old wife is more beautiful than the 19-year-old Isreali teenager named the most beautiful woman in the world.

Richard Freemantle commented on a report about Yael Shelbia being named the best-looking woman on the planet by saying she can’t compare to his 66-year-old wife.

While he agreed the Israeli model is “attractive”, he said his spouse Christine should have the top spot instead.

The man, from Portsmouth, Hants, tweeted: “She is attractive but still not as beautiful as my wife.

“She is 66, just getting her pension.”

His comment went viral when it was shared on Facebook and Twitter, receiving thousands of likes and comments.

Richard was branded a “gentleman”, “real man” and an absolute “cutie”.

One commenter gushed: “Aw look at that really sweet stuff to see.”

Another said: “Wait that’s really wholesome omg.”

A third wrote: “Good man, marry the right woman and you’ll always adore her.”

And a fourth added: “This is weirdly endearing. Get a man who loves you as much as this man loves his wife.”