Albanese apologizes for off-color Kylie Minogue remarks on podcast
TL;DR
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized on July 6, 2026 for off-color remarks about Kylie Minogue made on the Bush Deep podcast, where he casually answered a “shag, marry, date” question involving Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Rhonda Burchmore; the comments drew criticism from opposition figures and he issued an unequivocal apology.
- Australian PM Albanese apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ comments about Kylie Minogue CNN
- PM apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue in podcast game ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark Reuters
- Anthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances The Guardian
- Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue BBC
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