The Australian prime minister faced backlash after saying he would 'shag' the pop star during a crude game on an interview
Albanese apologizes for crude Kylie Minogue remarks on podcast
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for making crude remarks about pop star Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview. In the conversation, when asked what he would do if his marriage ended, Albanese said he would "shag" and marry Minogue, prompting widespread condemnation from women across the political spectrum. The apology came after the comments were criticized as disrespectful and inappropriate for a national leader.
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according to CTV NewsJuly 6, 2026 — 8:59am Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for saying he wanted to “shag” pop darling Kylie Minogue during a crude game on a podcast interview after the remarks were condemned by women across the political spectrum.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +2After Albanese tried to dodge the question, saying he was only six months into his marriage, Osborne asked what he would do if the marriage went “tits up”. “Oh, Kylie, clearly,” Albanese said. “You’d marry Kylie, and shag her, and date her?” Osborne said. “All of the above,” Albanese said.
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