Overview
- Page Six reported, citing an unnamed source, that Bailey has been selected for People’s annual title, with the Daily Mail publishing a matching account.
- The announcement is set to be unveiled on The Tonight Show, aligning with the magazine’s typical late-night reveal.
- The reported cover would mark People’s 40th anniversary Sexiest Man Alive issue, a milestone frequently noted in coverage.
- Bailey’s recent prominence includes roles in Wicked as Fiyero, Netflix’s Bridgerton, and Jurassic World Rebirth, with coverage also noting that he is openly gay.
- Daily Mail framed the choice as succeeding last year’s honoree, John Krasinski, pending People’s official release.