The Scottish actor – who beat off stiff competition from the likes of Doctor Who and Arrow’s John Barrowman, Once Upon A Time stars Lana Parrilla and Colin O’Donoghue, and finally The 100’s Eliza Taylor-Cotter – told RadioTimes.com that he was thrilled with the fans’ support for both himself and co-star Caitriona Balfe.
“An incredible war has just been fought! Battling some huge Science Fiction icons,” said Heughan, “and our fans did it!