This dashing doctor is 2026’s Sexiest Man Alive. There’s a surprising reason why

October 30, 2026 — 11:40am

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As the kids said 900 times in recent birthday speeches about their mother, I’m super competitive. Can’t help it. Yet already I’m feeling a certain ennui amid all the horses and pollies who want to win things. How ace then to find two other contests this week that have floated my boat.

First, my favourite-ever servo has been named one of the Top 12 Best Foodvenience Stores in the World! Huge.

Servo in question: APCO Mt Duneed, just outside Geelong. So good that I had my birthday party there last year. The place is like a David Jones Food Hall. Terrazzo floors, butterflied lamb roasts, passionfruit sponges, gourmet cheese. And it also sells petrol. I implore you: go.

Second, Noah Wyle is People magazine’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive for his turn as “Dr Robby” in The Pitt.

At 55, he’s the fourth-oldest titleholder. Right in my wheelhouse. My forever pin-up boy is Gene Hackman, and I’d........

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