Australian PM Albanese apologizes for 'disrespectful' Kylie Minogue comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology on Monday, July 6, 2026, for "disrespectful" remarks he made about pop icon Kylie Minogue. The controversy stemmed from his appearance on a comedy podcast, "Bush Deep," released last week, where he participated in a game involving prominent Australian women.

During the podcast's "shag, marry, date" segment, Albanese was asked to choose between Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore. After initially hesitating due to his recent marriage, he ultimately stated he would do "all of the above" with Minogue, using a vulgar term for sex. These comments drew swift condemnation from opposition lawmakers and women's advocates, who criticized them as inappropriate and demeaning to the office of Prime Minister.