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Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted
Anthony Albanese says the melon gestures were misread and denies his office knew Nikki Osborne would play the game, after a 20-minute podcast segment.
- Prime Minister Albanese denied on Friday that he or his staff had prior knowledge comedian Nikki Osborne would play "shag, marry, date" during their Deep Bush podcast conversation, though Osborne claims he was fully aware.
- Filmed at The Lodge in June, the Deep Bush podcast featured Albanese saying he would "shag" Kylie Minogue during the 20-minute conversation, a segment that sparked controversy about the Prime Minister's judgment and media strategy.
- Osborne told the Straight Talk with Mark Bouris podcast, "He's watched the show, he knows my podcast," while Albanese maintains the melon gestures were misinterpreted and has not apologized specifically for that interaction.
- Speaking near Newcastle, Albanese took only one question on the matter at his first press conference since parliament's winter recess, stressing he had apologized "unequivocally" for "elements" of the podcast.
- The controversy continues to divide opinion, with some dismissing the gaffe as minor while others argue the episode reflects poorly on Albanese's office and the judgment of his staff regarding media appearances.
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