PM apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remarks
July 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…
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July 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. Albanese granted “Bushie”, aka comedian Nikki Osborne, exclusive access to his home for an episode of the Bush Deep podcast, in which he participated in a game of “shag, marry, date” featuring famous Australian women. “Shag, marry, date: Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, or Rhonda Burchmore?” Osborne asked. During the podcast interview, the prime minister also suggested he scheduled sex with his wife, Jodie Haydon, after the footy. “Always a good aphrodisiac, a Souths win,” he said.
Furthermore, Mr Albanese did not initially answer, and said he had "only just got married" and was "only six months in". Ms Osborne has been contacted for comment. After 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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July 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.
reliability low1/4 sourcesAlbanese granted “Bushie”, aka comedian Nikki Osborne, exclusive access to his home for an episode of the Bush Deep podcast, in which he participated in a game of “shag, marry, date” featuring famous Australian women. “Shag, marry, date: Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, or Rhonda Burchmore?” Osborne asked.
reliability low1/4 sourcesDuring the podcast interview, the prime minister also suggested he scheduled sex with his wife, Jodie Haydon, after the footy. “Always a good aphrodisiac, a Souths win,” he said.
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Mr Albanese did not initially answer, and said he had "only just got married" and was "only six months in".
according to ABC News Australia — WorldMs Osborne has been contacted for comment.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldAfter 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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