Married Australian PM Anthony Albanese says he'd have sex with Kylie Minogue in wild podcast interview
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for comments made regarding singer Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an apology following remarks about singer Kylie Minogue. The comments were made during a podcast interview and have drawn criticism. Albanese stated he apologizes "unequivocally" for the remark.
Coverage from BBC, Yahoo, The Australian, and The Guardian focuses on the Prime Minister's apology regarding the comment. Reports note the comment was deemed inappropriate. ABC News & Headlines covered the story alongside updates on a new defence alliance between Australia and Fiji.
Further reporting is expected to address the political fallout of the interview. Coverage does not yet specify whether additional formal steps will be taken beyond the apology.
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Quick answers
What did Anthony Albanese say?
Coverage notes he made comments about Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview, specifically describing the remarks as a 'shag' comment.
Has Albanese responded to the criticism?
Yes, he has apologized 'unequivocally' for the comments.
Which outlets are reporting on this?
BBC, Yahoo, The Australian, ABC News & Headlines, The Guardian, and the New York Post.
Coverage (7)
- PM apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue in podcast game ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 17h ago
- Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue BBC · 17h ago
- Australia PM apologises for Kylie Minogue comments Yahoo · 17h ago
- PM apologises ‘unequivocally’ for Kylie Minogue ‘shag’ remark The Australian · 17h ago
- Federal politics live: Australia strikes new defence alliance with Fiji ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 17h ago
- Anthony Albanese apologises ‘unequivocally’ for podcast comment about Kylie Minogue The Guardian · 17h ago
- Married Australian PM Anthony Albanese says he'd have sex with Kylie Minogue in wild podcast interview New York Post · 17h ago
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