October 28, 2026 — 8:14am

Noah Wyle, star of the hit HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, has been crowned People magazine’s 2026 “sexiest man alive”.

The magazine noted that it had featured Wyle in its 1996 “Sexy Men of ER ” edition during his time on The Pitt ’s predecessor medical drama, but that was alongside costars George Clooney, Eriq La Salle and Anthony Edwards.

Wyle played Dr John Carter in ER , from its debut in 1994 until 2006. His co-star Clooney, the outlet noted, had gone on to claim the “sexiest man” crown twice – in 1997 and 2006 – but somehow the magazine had let Wyle “get away”.

The 55-year-old said it “sounded like a prank” when he heard the news, adding: “Not in a million years did I think that this would be an honour bestowed on me.”

Noah Wyle (Dr Rabinavitch) in season two of The Pitt. HBO Max

“I hope this changes everything. I hope it’s just wine and roses, milk and honey from here on out,” he told the outlet.…