SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday for suggesting in a recent interview that he would bed pop star Kylie Minogue.
Albanese was asked to nominate which Australian entertainer he would "shag, marry, date" when appearing on a local comedy podcast last week.
The comments were swiftly condemned, with one Australian lawmaker describing them as a "disrespectful" lapse of judgment.
Facing mounting criticism, Albanese apologised in a statement issued through his office.
"I apologise unequivocally for the comments," he said.
Australia's widely beloved "Princess of Pop", Minogue shot to fame in local soap "Neighbours" before embarking on a successful music career.