The convict turned model looks to be keeping up reputation for smouldering good looks, flaunting his athletic figure as he wandered around shirtless at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.

Jeremy Meeks went shirtless on Thursday as he showed off his muscles while out on a date with new flame, fashion designer, Jessica Rich.

Meeks, whose mugshot made him a phenomenon, told DailyMail.com as he landed at Los Angeles that he was confused about why he was refused entry to the UK on Monday.

Just a year ago, Jeremy Meeks was serving time in a California prison.