Australian PM Apologises After Remarks About Kylie Minogue Trigger Backlash
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Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an ‘unequivocal’ apology after facing criticism over comments he made about singer Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview.
Albanese's remarks came during an appearance on comedian Nikki Osborne's podcast, where he was asked an inappropriate question involving singer Kylie Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore. After initially trying to sidestep the prompt, the prime minister mentioned Minogue and later agreed with Osborne's playful follow-up.
The comments sparked criticism from political opponents and independent lawmakers, who described them as inappropriate, disrespectful to women and unbecoming of the office of prime minister.
In a brief statement released on Monday, Albanese said: "I apologise unequivocally for the comments."
The interview, recorded at the prime minister's official residence in Canberra, also drew attention after Albanese appeared to react to a joke made by the host about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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