Kyle Sandilands has slammed People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, in which American actor John Krasinski took the number one spot.
The radio shock jock, 53, said there were “a few pigs” on the list and pointed out the surprise addition of Selena Gomez’s boyfriend Benny Blanco, who he said looked about as good-looking as former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
“I’ve noticed that the Sexiest Man in the World should be renamed the Grossest Gronk… there’s some pigs in there,” he said on his KIIS FM radio show on Thursday morning.
He added: ‘The way people get on these lists is not because they are the prettiest, but because their agents are harassing the magazine… it’s all nonsense.
“Brad Pitt is a handsome guy. George Clooney is a handsome guy. And then you have your Kevin Rudd’s, your Benny Blanco’s… the goons.’
It comes after Benny, 36, set social media on fire when he featured in People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue.
The Grammy-nominated producer happily discussed his secrets to success in life and love, sharing his romantic mornings with Selena, 32, in the article.
He also showed off his style in an accompanying photo shoot, where he rocked some snazzy silk ensembles and showed off his red pedicure.
Kyle Sandilands, 53, has criticized People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, which saw American actor John Krasinski take the number one spot. Pictured: Kyle Sandilands with his radio host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson
Benny is included among a number of hunks in People’s issue, with this year’s Sexiest Man Alive cover star being John Krasinski.
After it was revealed that Benny would be part of the problem, fans had mixed reactions. Some applauded the decision, writing, “YES! He redefines “sexy” with that humor and style!’
‘I can’t argue with that choice! He has the talent and charm to match,” another fan wrote.
“And people still wonder why Selena chose him. He seems like a great guy,” another commented. ‘He’s so charming. We get it, Selena.”
The radio shock jock said there were “a few pigs” on the list and pointed out the surprise addition of Selena Gomez’s boyfriend Benny Blanco, 36, (left), who he said looked about as handsome as former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (right)
‘He radiates kindness and warmth. It’s a joy to see him and Selena supporting each other. They both truly deserve love, happiness and everything life has to offer!’
However, not everyone agreed with the decision.
“Selena paid for this,” one fan wrote with three crying emojis.
“Benny Blanco and the sexiest man alive should never be in the same sentence,” someone else chimed in.
“Did they throw a dart blindfolded to peck?” a third added.
Benny couldn’t resist talking about his relationship with Selena during his interview for the magazine.
Benny is included among a number of hunks in People’s issue, with this year’s cover star being John Krasinski (pictured)
He affectionately admitted that waking up next to his rumored fiance, with whom he has been fueling engagement rumors for months, is the highlight of his day.
‘I’m a real morning person. It’s my favorite time to spend with Sel because we both wake up very early. It’s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up,” he told People.
He then described the Calm Down hitmaker as his ‘true best friend’ who he can ‘do anything in the world with’.
“Every day is the best day of my life,” he enthused as he reflected on his romance with Gomez, whom he started dating in mid-2023.
When it comes to relationships, Benny emphasized that there should be “no games.”