# Albanese Apologizes for Comedy Podcast Blunder | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-05T22:35:43+00:00
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Australian PM Anthony Albanese sparked a firestorm after apologizing for joking on a comedy podcast that he’d “shag, marry, date” Kylie Minogue — calling her “terrific” for all three. The flippant moment, during a rapid-fire game on Bush Deep, also included a cheeky remark about his sex life after a rugby win, drawing swift criticism from politicians who called it sexist and embarrassing for the office. While defenders pointed to his government’s gender equality record, Albanese, currently in Fiji for international meetings, issued a blunt “unequivocal” apology — a reminder that even the most polished leaders can stumble when stepping outside their usual media script. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92e8869bc9924697

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