Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologises for “shag, marry, date” comments about Kylie Minogue
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology after remarks made on the Bush Deep podcast, where he said he would “shag, marry, date” Kylie Minogue, drew criticism and prompted a response from Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised unequivocally for comments about pop star Kylie Minogue made during a “shag, marry, date” game on the Bush Deep podcast hosted by Nikki Osborne. In the segment, Albanese selected all three options – shag, marry and date – when asked which he would choose for Minogue. The remarks prompted backlash and criticism.
Albanese initially avoided answering questions about the comments, saying he had married his wife Jodie Haydon only six months earlier. He later issued the apology.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles defended the prime minister’s record on policies for women after the interview, according to gdelt.
The podcast appearance was filmed at the Lodge and was held over a bottle of whiskey, as reported by starobserver.com.au. Albanese, who is 63 years old, is married to Jodie Haydon, also reported by gdelt.
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