Australian Prime Minister Apologises for Podcast Remarks on Singer

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's office released a statement on Monday apologising for comments the prime minister made during a podcast interview. The prime minister was asked on the podcast with Nikki Osborne which of three entertainers he would choose in a hypothetical scenario if his marriage ended. "

Community Strong MP Zali Steggall described the remarks as "entirely inappropriate" and said the prime minister should have declined to participate in the question. Social services minister Tanya Plibersek said she had not listened to the full podcast and declined to comment on the specific exchange. She noted that the prime minister's remarks appeared to express admiration for the singer.