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Kate Upton is the new cover girl for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2012

Kate Upton was revealed today as the cover model for Sports Illustrated 2012 Swimsuit Issue. A huge billboard was unveiled across for David Letterman's Ed Sullivan Theater to reveal the cover. Kate will also appear on The Late Show along with 9 other models to present tonight's "Top Ten"

Appearance on David Letterman's Late Show.


The 19-year-old, from Michigan, has been touted as a favourite to grace the iconic cover ever since she was named Rookie of the Year in 2011.


Websites were buzzing with gossip after a photograph of the exclusive edition emerged after copies were delivered to a gas station in Michigan last night. 


A photograph of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue featuring Kate Upton was leaked this afternoon before the billboard was unveiled
This time last year, Russian-born brunette stunner Irina Shayk won the coveted spot on the sports' publication's most popular issue.
Miss Upton was signed by Elite Model Management in 2008 and has been attracting a growing number of admirers thanks to high-profile campaigns for Guess and Victoria's Secret.


Blonde ambition: The 19-year-old has every reason to smile as she arrived to prepare for her appearance on David Letterman 


Kiss me Kate: Miss Upton arrived for the unveiling of the cover on the Late Show With David Letterman
First published in 1964, the Swimsuit issue was launched as distraction to combat the winter lull in sporting events and news.


Published only once a year, the cover is a huge coup for a model hoping to make it to the big time. 
To many, the exposure from this cover is unparalleled and can catapult a well known model in fashion circles and the world of beauty to fame far beyond the catwalk.
Sports Illustrated has always favoured the voluptuous looking models like Miss Upton and has previously featured the likes of Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley, Paulina Porizkova, Elle Macpherson, Rachel Hunter, Rebecca Romijn, Petra Nemcova, Valeria Mazza, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Marisa Miller among its cover stars.




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