India, Oct. 28 -- People magazine has named actor Noah Wyle as its Sexiest Man Alive for 2026, according to a report published on Oct. 27, 2026. The announcement was made on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, where Poehler unveiled the cover before Wyle joined her.
Announcement and reaction
The report said Wyle, 55, is best known for ER and HBO’s The Pitt. It added that Wyle told the publication he initially thought the news was a prank.
Wyle’s remarks, as quoted in the report, included:
* “I thought that sounded like a prank — just not in a million years did I think that this would be an honor bestowed on me,” he told the publication.
* “I hope this changes everything. I hope it's just wine and roses, milk and honey from here on out. [La...