PM's Showgirl Era Begins with Swiftie Dance Moves
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has embraced his inner showgirl, attempting a viral dance trend from Taylor Swift's latest album during a radio interview that left him rating his performance a modest three out of ten. The political leader, who has previously expressed his appreciation for Swift's Folklore and Evermore albums, found himself swept up in the choreography of hit single The Fate of Ophelia during his appearance on Nova Melbourne.
Radio Studio Turns Dance Floor
In a charmingly chaotic scene at the radio station, producer Alison "Gen Z" Munro delivered an impromptu dance lesson to Mr Albanese and hosts Clint Stanaway and Lauren Phillips. The Prime Minister gamely attempted the moves set to the lyrics: "Keep it 100 on the land, the sea, the sky. Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes."
Following the attempt, Mr Albanese offered a self-deprecating assessment of their collective performance. "We were pretty ordinary... I'd give us all three out of 10," the Prime Minister declared, demonstrating his willingness to engage with popular culture despite his political stature.
Wedding Dance Plans Revealed
The conversation naturally turned to Mr Albanese's imminent wedding to partner Jodie Haydon, with host Lauren Phillips inquiring whether the couple had been practicing their wedding dance. "Maybe we've just seen the practice there," the PM quipped in response, suggesting his radio dance attempt might foreshadow moves to come at his summer wedding.
Beyond dance floor revelations, the Prime Minister shared several interesting anecdotes from his recent experiences. He disclosed that US President Donald Trump served Trump wine during their dinner meeting in Korea, offering a glimpse into diplomatic dining customs.
Mr Albanese also revealed his travel habits, noting that he frequently visits hotel breakfast buffets while travelling. In a moment of sporting pride, he threatened to showcase his vintage credentials by bringing out his old Hawks VFL scarf for the opening of a new community and Hawthorn training facility.
"Everyone goes, 'oh, when, when did you support Hawthorn? Just last year?' And it's like — I was at the '89 grand final," he asserted, though his vintage claims were somewhat undermined when he appeared at the new Kennedy Centre wearing the same modern-day Hawks scarf as club president Andy Gowers and chief executive Ashley Klein.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen, an Essendon supporter, notably avoided the scarf display altogether, maintaining her team allegiance despite the Hawthorn-focused event.
