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'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle's 'Sexiest Man Alive' crown sparks backlash as fans fume: 'You've got to be kidding'

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Noah Wyle has claimed the title of Hollywood's sexiest man — but some fans think People should have gone back to the drawing board.

The 55-year-old "The Pitt" star has been named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2026, sparking a social media debate over whether the longtime TV heartthrob was the right man for the title.

"Out of all of the people in the world…this is who you pick? You’ve got to be kidding," one critic fumed.

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Noah Wyle's new title as People's 2026 "Sexiest Man Alive" has fans divided, with some celebrating the Hollywood veteran and others questioning the magazine's choice. (Jeff Lipsky/PEOPLE)

Another took a swipe at Wyle’s competition, writing, "Not even the sexiest in that show."

And one commenter wasn’t about to let the announcement slide without a pun.

"More like Noah WHY-le!…

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