The2021 Sexiest Man Aliveannouncement is almost here — and who better to share the news thanStephen Colbert?The 57-year-old comedian is set to announce PEOPLE’s next Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday’s episode ofThe Late Show.In anew videopromoting the upcoming announcement, Colbert looks back on all the times he has vied for the SMA title.In one clip, from last November, Colbertshowed off a mock cover of the Sexiest Man Alive issuefeaturing himself, while poking fun at former President Donald Trump’s false claims that he had won the 2020 election.“Gosh, I hope this announcement doesn’t overshadow me declaring myself PEOPLE Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive,” the late-night host joked at the time. “I sensed a power vacuum in the sexy sphere.“Stephen Colbert.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty"I’m coming for you McConaughey,” Colbert added, in reference to 2005 Sexiest Man Alive winnerMatthew McConaughey.For more on PEOPLE’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive issue, listen below toour daily podcast on People Every Day.Despite his many declarations, though, Colbert was not last year’s Sexiest Man Alive. Instead, the coveted title went toMichael B. Jordan.In April, Jordan, 34,revealed to PEOPLEthat his close friends “consistently” rag on him for holding the Sexiest Man Alive crown, especially “when they’re trying to be obnoxious and bother me.““Everything I do, it’s like, ‘Ooh, Sexiest Man Alive. He uses a straw. Oh my God! He opened that can. Sexiest Man. So sexy.’ The harassment doesn’t stop,” the actor said.RELATED GALLERY:Looking Back on Michael B. Jordan’s Very Sexy YearMichael B. Jordan.GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Still, theCreedactor said he wouldn’t mind being made the Sexiest Man Alive again. “But now I knowGeorge Clooneyhas been Sexiest Man Alive a few times, so listen, Clooney, I’m coming for you. Let’s try to run it!” Jordan joked.As for who was the most excited for his Sexiest Man Alive title, he previously told PEOPLE the women in his family “are definitely proud of this one.““When my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,” he said. “This is one that they’redefinitely going to have a special place for.“PEOPLE’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive will be announced Nov. 9 onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert,airing 11:35 p.m. to 12:37 a.m. ET on CBS.
The2021 Sexiest Man Aliveannouncement is almost here — and who better to share the news thanStephen Colbert?
The 57-year-old comedian is set to announce PEOPLE’s next Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday’s episode ofThe Late Show.
In anew videopromoting the upcoming announcement, Colbert looks back on all the times he has vied for the SMA title.
In one clip, from last November, Colbertshowed off a mock cover of the Sexiest Man Alive issuefeaturing himself, while poking fun at former President Donald Trump’s false claims that he had won the 2020 election.
“Gosh, I hope this announcement doesn’t overshadow me declaring myself PEOPLE Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive,” the late-night host joked at the time. “I sensed a power vacuum in the sexy sphere.”
Stephen Colbert.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty
“I’m coming for you McConaughey,” Colbert added, in reference to 2005 Sexiest Man Alive winnerMatthew McConaughey.
For more on PEOPLE’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive issue, listen below toour daily podcast on People Every Day.
Despite his many declarations, though, Colbert was not last year’s Sexiest Man Alive. Instead, the coveted title went toMichael B. Jordan.
In April, Jordan, 34,revealed to PEOPLEthat his close friends “consistently” rag on him for holding the Sexiest Man Alive crown, especially “when they’re trying to be obnoxious and bother me.”
“Everything I do, it’s like, ‘Ooh, Sexiest Man Alive. He uses a straw. Oh my God! He opened that can. Sexiest Man. So sexy.’ The harassment doesn’t stop,” the actor said.
RELATED GALLERY:Looking Back on Michael B. Jordan’s Very Sexy Year
Michael B. Jordan.Getty
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Still, theCreedactor said he wouldn’t mind being made the Sexiest Man Alive again. “But now I knowGeorge Clooneyhas been Sexiest Man Alive a few times, so listen, Clooney, I’m coming for you. Let’s try to run it!” Jordan joked.
As for who was the most excited for his Sexiest Man Alive title, he previously told PEOPLE the women in his family “are definitely proud of this one.”
“When my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,” he said. “This is one that they’redefinitely going to have a special place for.”
PEOPLE’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive will be announced Nov. 9 onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert,airing 11:35 p.m. to 12:37 a.m. ET on CBS.
source: people.com
