Noah Wyle, 55, of 'The Pitt' and 'ER,' named People's Sexiest Man Alive
Photo: Washington TimesActor Noah Wyle, 55, star of the hospital drama "The Pitt," has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, the announcement coming this week. Wyle first became famous alongside George Clooney on "ER" and now plays emergency physician Dr. Robby on "The Pitt," a role that has revived his career. Wyle said he thought the honor was a prank. He has also said he drew on his father's Russian-Jewish background in helping create Robby, who wears a Star of David necklace. Some social media users questioned the choice, and several said his co-star Shawn Hatosy, who plays Dr. Abbott, should have won. Representatives for Wyle and Hatosy had been asked for comment.
The right-leaning coverage splits. The Washington Times runs a short, neutral announcement that simply names Wyle and his show. The Daily Mail leads with backlash, saying he was "skewered" and met with derision. It quotes social media users asking who voted for him and urging Hatosy instead, while also noting that some viewers admired Wyle's silver-fox look. CBS News, on the left, leads with Wyle's own reaction, that he thought the honor was a prank, and mentions his age and his ER past. Its excerpt includes no criticism. Both sides agree on the basics: Wyle's age, the title, and his ties to "The Pitt" and "ER." They differ in whose voices they feature: online critics and Hatosy fans at the Daily Mail, Wyle himself at CBS. The Times of Israel offers a distinct angle, presenting him as a Jewish doctor on TV and focusing on his father's heritage and the Star of David detail.
How the sides differ Right sources split between a plain announcement and a focus on online backlash and Shawn Hatosy; left sources stress Wyle's prank reaction; alternative sources highlight his Jewish heritage.
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CBS News leads with Wyle's own reaction, that he believed the honor was a prank, and notes his age and his roles in "The Pitt" and "ER."
The Times of Israel focuses on Wyle's Jewish identity, citing his father's Russian-Jewish background and the Star of David necklace worn by his character Robby.
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The Washington Times gives a brief announcement, while the Daily Mail emphasizes social media backlash, quoting users who say co-star Shawn Hatosy deserved the title.