Albanese Denies Knowing Shag Marry Date Game | Australia News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing fresh scrutiny over a cheeky “shag, marry, date” game played during a June podcast at The Lodge, where he reportedly joked he’d “shag” Kylie Minogue — a remark he’s since apologized for. Host Nikki Osborne insists both Albanese and his team knew the game was coming, citing prior exposure to her show. Albanese denies awareness, taking full responsibility for his words but defending his melon-hand gestures as misunderstood, especially after Japan’s ambassador confirmed their government was briefed and that the dinner with Australia’s PM was relaxed and trust-building. He’s been urged to apologize for the overall tone, though he says he’s already addressed “elements” of the episode — not the melon gesticulations, which he insists were misread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b937a3e0f906df9