The annual Sexiest Man Alive title from People magazine was unveiled on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Tuesday, creating a whirlwind of excitement and mixed feelings from fans. After an amusingly unsuccessful game of 20 questions, it was finally revealed that actor Patrick Dempsey was this year’s winner.
Following the announcement, Dempsey joined Kimmel and shared his gratitude for the honor, along with humorous anecdotes about his past near-misses for the title. The 57-year-old actor joked about his preparation for the photo shoot, expressing his awkwardness at keeping the news a secret.
Dempsey, known for his role in Grey’s Anatomy and his passion for racing cars, is set to make waves with two upcoming movie releases. The actor also discussed his excitement for his role in the upcoming biopic Ferrari.
While many fans were thrilled to see Dempsey claim the title after being a runner-up in previous years, others voiced their disappointment, with some suggesting alternative candidates such as Pedro Pascal and Jason Kelce. This sparked a lively debate on social media, with supporters and detractors making their voices heard.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. on ABC.
