33 men who are worthy runners-up for Noah Wyle's Sexiest Man Alive title
Following the announcement of Noah Wyle as People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, the article lists 33 alternative celebrities who could have held the title. The piece discusses the criteria for the selection, including project promotion and public reception.
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Noah Wyle was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2026. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Noah Wyle was announced as People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2026. The public seemed a bit split with People's choice. Still, we've found 33 other celebrities that we think are worthy runners-up. Noah Wyle has been named the latest People's Sexiest Man Alive. People doesn't always impress readers with its selections, and this year is no exception. Wyle, 55, has been highly praised as this year's choice by some, while others have decried that he's not even the sexiest man on " The Pitt ." There are several parameters that determine who gets chosen. First, the person has to accept, which not everyone does. That's reportedly why the honor has never been bestowed on Ryan Gosling. Secondly, the person usually has a project that they're promoting. Wyle, an actor, has had a busy few years.
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