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Anthony Albanese Apologises For Kylie Minogue Comments Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an unequivocal apology following criticism over comments madeduring a podcast appearancein which he participated in a “shag, marry, date” style game. The remarks were made during an appearance on  Nova’s Bush Deep podcast, hosted by comedian Nikki Osborne, which was filmed at the Lodge. The interview was held over a bottle of whiskey, and focused on games like “bogan slang scrabble” and Albanese’s personal life – which seems like such an obvious trap for a politician that it might as well have been a carrot under a bucket. Albanese was asked to choose between public figures Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Rhonda Burchmore. The Prime Minister initially demurred after being asked the raunchy question, saying that he’d “just got married”. But after Osborne pressured him, asking “But if it goes tits up? Just pretend,” he eventually responded, saying “Kylie, clearly”. “You’d marry Kylie, and shag her, and date her?” Osborne asked. “All of the above,” he said, adding “She’s terrific”. The unenviable situation was criticised by a host of female politicians, including Liberal frontben…

PM 'unequivocally' apologises for 'shag, marry, date' podcast ... - SBS Politics PM 'unequivocally' apologises for 'shag, marry, date' podcast comments Anthony Albanese picked Kylie Minogue in a suggestive party game on comedian Nikki Osborne's show. The prime minister sat down with comedian Nikki Osborne at the Lodge for a wide-ranging interview, touching on his time in politics before the conversation turned personal. Source: YouTube / Bush Deep In brief Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made on comedian Nikki Osborne's podcast, Bush Deep. Albanese joked during the interview on Friday he would "shag, marry [and] date" Kylie Minogue if his marriage ended. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for what have been widely considered crude comments made six months into his marriage, after being asked to name the Australian female celebrity he would choose over his wife during an appearance on a popular, larrikin-style comedy podcast. In a brief statement issued by his office on Monday, Albanese said: "I apologise unequivocally for the comments." During the sit-down with comedian Nikki Osborne on her show Bush Deep released on Friday, Albanese took part in a round o…

PM apologises for saying he would shag Kylie Minogue during podcast game Anthony Albanese made the comments during a game of "shag, marry, date" on the Bush Deep podcast on Friday, which have been widely condemned as inappropriate.

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks were met with a wave of backlash.

Paywall Free - Anthony Albanese Kylie Minogue remarks: PM apologises ... Paywall Free - Anthony Albanese Kylie Minogue remarks: PM apologises for crude podcast appearance Published 2026-07-06 Source: www.smh.com.au Date posted: July 6, 2026 at 4:15am Albanese played a game of "shag, marry, date" featuring famous Australian women in an episode of the Bush Deep podcast, after granting "Bushie", aka comedian Nikki Osborne, exclusive access to his home for a rare sit-down. Click to Read Full Article Expanded Summary In a recent episode of the Bush Deep podcast, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced backlash for his participation in a game titled "shag, marry, date," which involved selecting from a list of prominent Australian women, including pop icon Kylie Minogue. This light-hearted yet crude segment, conducted in a casual setting at the PM's home with comedian Nikki Osborne, was intended to showcase a more personal side of Albanese. However, the remarks sparked controversy and prompted the Prime Minister to issue an apology, acknowledging that the game may not have been appropriate and highlighting the importance of respectful discourse, especially in public office. What…

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.

Anthony Albanese apologises ‘unequivocally’ for podcast comment about Kylie Minogue <p>Prime minister picked pop singer in game of ‘shag, marry, date’ on comedy podcast</p><p>Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for his comments while playing a ‘shag, marry, date’ game on a comedy podcast where he nominated Kylie Minogue for all three categories.</p><p>The prime minister issued a statement on Monday morning after receiving criticism over the weekend for his appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/06/anthony-albanese-apologises-kylie-minogue-podcast-comment">Continue reading...</a>

The prime minister has apologised for comments he made about Kylie Minogue while playing a risque game during a podcast appearance. In an interview on the Bush Deep podcast, Anthony Albanese was asked by host Nikki Osborne if he would "shag, marry or date" Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman or Rhonda Burchmore. The prime minister initially avoided answering, saying he had just got married to wife Jodie Haydon only six months ago. But when pressed further by the host, Mr Albanese answered "oh Kylie, clearly .... all of the above". The comments prompted a backlash, leading the prime minister to issue a statement on Monday. "I apologise unequivocally for the comments," he said. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles defended the prime minister's record on policies for women following the interview, while also saying the podcast appearance was different to standard political interviews. "The government that the prime minister leads is the first government in the nation's history which has had an equality in terms of the numbers of men and women in cabinet," he told ABC Radio. "Our prime minister is utterly committed to the place of women within our society and the elevation of women wi…

Married Australian PM Anthony Albanese breaks silence after coming under fire for saying he’d have sex with Kylie Minogue Married Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese broke his silence Monday after he was heavily criticized for revealing on a podcast he would have sex with pop star Kylie Minogue. “I apologize unequivocally for the comments,” the pol, 63, said.&nbsp; Albanese, who tied the knot in November last year, raised eyebrows when he was asked by...

Anthony Albanese apologises for Kylie Minogue 'shag, marry, date ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made about iconic Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Albanese on Friday appeared on a podcast hosted by comedian Nikki Osborne who asked him if who he would “shag, marry or date” out of Minogue, actor Nicole Kidman and musical theatre legend Rhonda Burchmore. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Albanese apologises for controversial podcast comments Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow While he initially refused to answer the question, having only tied the knot six-months-prior, he caved under pressure and answered: “Oh, Kylie clearly”. “You’d marry Kylie and shag her and date her?” Osborne asked. “All of the above,” Albanese replied. Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made about singer Kylie Minogue during a podcast game of ‘shag, marry, date’. Credit: Mick Tsikas/AAP, Alberto Pezzali/AP The comment attracted fierce backlash from Albanese’s political opponents, who described the remark as “inappropriate”. “I think it’s a little bit below him,” One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce told Sunrise. “If he wants to know who feels that he’s been in an uncom…

The prime minister has apologised for comments he made about Kylie Minogue while playing a risque game during a podcast appearance. In an interview on the Bush Deep podcast, Anthony Albanese was asked by host Nikki Osborne if he would "shag, marry or date" Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman or Rhonda Burchmore. The prime minister initially avoided answering, saying he had just got married to wife Jodie Haydon only six months ago. But when pressed further by the host, Mr Albanese answered "oh Kylie, clearly .... all of the above". The comments prompted a backlash, leading the prime minister to issue a statement on Monday. "I apologise unequivocally for the comments," he said. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles defended the prime minister's record on policies for women following the interview, while also saying the podcast appearance was different to standard political interviews. "The government that the prime minister leads is the first government in the nation's history which has had an equality in terms of the numbers of men and women in cabinet," he told ABC Radio. "Our prime minister is utterly committed to the place of women within our society and the elevation of women wi…

Albanese apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologises 'unequivocally' for saying he would ‘shag’ Kylie Minogue in podcast interview Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to apologise after he said he would “shag” the Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue. Oscar Godsell Political Reporter 2 min read July 6, 2026 - 8:25AM Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to apologise after saying he would “shag” the Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue, during a podcast interview at The Lodge. Mr Albanese apologised for the comments on Monday after he recently said it was “completely unacceptable” to objectify women . “I apologise unequivocally for the comments,” Mr Albanese said in a statement issued through the Prime Minister's Office. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced into an apology after he said he would “shag” the Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue. Picture: Getty Images He made the remarks to comedian Nikki Osborne on the Bush Deep podcast, where he was asked to play the game “shag, marry, date”. He selected the singer of “Padam, Padam” when asked to choose from Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Rhonda Burchmore. “I've jus…

Australian Prime Minister Apologizes For Crude Kylie Minogue Remark LOADING ERROR LOADING SYDNEY, July 6 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday after making a crude remark about singer Kylie Minogue in a comedy podcast interview, prompting outrage from women’s rights groups and opposition lawmakers. Albanese was asked by host Nikki Osborne which of three Australian female celebrities he would marry, date or “shag” - a vulgar term in Australia referring to sex. Advertisement Albanese initially declined to respond, saying he was recently married, but Osborne pressed, asking who he would choose if his marriage broke down, and Albanese replied, “Kylie, clearly.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, apologised on Monday after making a crude remark about singer Kylie Minogue, right, in a comedy podcast interview, prompting outrage from women's rights groups and opposition lawmakers. via Associated Press / John Phillips via Getty Images “You’d marry Kylie, and shag her, and date her?” Osborne said. “All of the above,” Albanese replied. Albanese was criticised by several opposition lawmakers, with senator Sarah Henderson saying the comment…

Australia's PM apologises for saying he would shag Kylie Minogue during ... 6 July 2026, 12:33pm Australia's PM apologises for saying he would shag Kylie Minogue during podcast game Caption: Anthony Albanese played a game of "shag, marry, date" with podcast host Nikki Osborne. Photo credit: Supplied / Youtube By political reporter Holly Tregenza , ABC News Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised "unequivocally" for saying he would shag Kylie Minogue during a game on a podcast. In the episode of the Bush Deep podcast, published on Friday, the prime minister was asked by host Nikki Osborne to play a game of "shag, marry, date". "Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman or Rhonda Burchmore?" Osborne asked the prime minister. Albanese did not initially answer, and said he had "only just got married" and was "only six months in". But when pressed about what would happen if his marriage broke down, Albanese said, "Oh, Kylie clearly." "You'd marry Kylie and shag her and date her?" Osborne asked. "All of the above," Albanese replied. During the podcast, Albanese also made comments about his sex life with wife Jodie Haydon and said that a South Sydney Rugby League team win was a good …

Why Australian PM's Kylie comments caused controversy Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.