Australian prime minister apologizes for Kylie Minogue comments

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized on Monday for suggesting in a recent interview that he would “shag” pop star Kylie Minogue.

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Albanese was asked to nominate which Australian entertainer he would “shag, marry, date” when appearing on a local comedy podcast last week.

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“Oh, Kylie, clearly,” he said after first trying to duck the question.

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“You’d marry Kylie, shag her, and date her?” podcast host Nikki Osborne responded.

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Albanese replied: “All of the above.”

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The comments were swiftly condemned, with one Australian lawmaker describing them as a “disrespectful” lapse of judgement.

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Facing mounting criticism, Albanese apologized in a brief statement issued through his office.

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“I apologise unequivocally for the comments,” he said.

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Australia’s widely beloved “Princess of Pop,” Minogue shot to fame in local soap Neighbours before embarking on a successful music career.

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