
Straight Up: After Hours with Vlad & Kelly
The Secret Story Of Crowning The Sexiest Man Alive
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It started in 1985 with Mel Gibson (by accident), and it has been starting arguments ever since. People Magazine Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Triggs reveals how the Sexiest Man Alive is chosen and what tea she can spill on past winners. Then Vlad and Kelly zoom out: like James Bond, every winner is a mirror of his era, so what does crowning Noah Wyle tell us about 2026 and what it means to be a sexy man?Sponsored by Casamigos. ———Our cocktail this week is:Freezer Door Margaritas:Serves 8 • 375 mL Casamigos Blanco Tequila (half a 750 mL bottle) • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), plus wedges for serving • ¼ cup orange liqueur • 1 oz cup simple syrup • Small pinch of saltInstructions:…