Australian PM apologizes for crude remark about Kylie Minogue

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized after making a vulgar remark about singer Kylie Minogue during a comedy podcast. The incident has drawn criticism from women's rights groups and opposition lawmakers.

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Kylie, clearly.

During the interview, host Nikki Osborne asked Albanese to choose between marrying, dating, or "shagging" - a crude Australian term for sex - three prominent Australian women. Albanese, who is recently married, initially declined to answer but then, when pressed on a hypothetical scenario of his marriage breaking down, named Minogue.

"Kylie, clearly," Albanese replied when asked who he would choose. When Osborne clarified if he would "marry Kylie, and shag her, and date her?" Albanese responded, "All of the above."

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All of the above.

Opposition senator Sarah Henderson called the comments "disrespectful to women, embarrassing to Australians and demean the office of Prime Minister." Albanese issued an unequivocal apology on Monday.

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disrespectful to women, embarrassing to Australians and demean the office of Prime Minister.

Australia is known for its informal political culture, where politicians are often asked about pop culture and sports. However, this instance has sparked controversy, highlighting a tension between the country's casual approach and the expected decorum of its highest office.

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You'd marry Kylie, and shag her, and date her?