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It's that time of the year again: People is naming its Sexiest Man Alive. Chosen by voters who cast online ballots over the fall, the 2023 Sexiest Man Alive will be revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 7, on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' The winner, whomever he may be, is slated to appear on the show as well. Earlier this year, TODAY learned our own Al Roker was nominated for People’s “Sexiest Grandpa” and Craig Melvin is in the running for “Sexiest Morning Show Host.
“My mom will be so happy,” he joked to People when he accepted the title. “She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.” As for Rudd, he was expecting “so much grief” from his friends about the title but that he planned to “lean into it hard.” “I’m going to own this. I’m not going to try to be like ‘Oh, I’m so modest.’ I’m getting business cards made,” the Kansas City native told the outlet. “But all of my friends will destroy me and I expect them to.