Noah Wyle has claimed the title of Hollywood's sexiest man — but some fans think People should have gone back to the drawing board.The 55-year-old "The Pitt" star has been named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2026, sparking a social media debate over whether the longtime TV heartthrob was the right man for the title."Out of all of the people in the world…this is who you pick? You’ve got to be kidding," one critic fumed.NOAH WYLE, MATT DAMON, LEONARDO DICAPRIO STILL CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES WELL INTO THEIR 50SNoah Wyle's new title as People's 2026 "Sexiest Man Alive" has fans divided, with some celebrating the Hollywood veteran and others questioning the magazine's choice.(Jeff Lipsky/PEOPLE)Another took a swipe at Wyle’s competition, writing, "Not even the sexiest in that show."And one commenter wasn’t about to let the announcement slide without a pun."More like Noah WHY-le! Ha ha but no seriously who’d you actually pick?" the user joked, while another asked, "is this a joke?""Poor Noah.
I like him.Good actor but he’s not sexiest man alive.
Come on," another wrote."Not bad...not great..." one person assessed.Noah Wyle appears on the cover of People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue.
(Jeff Lipsky/PEOPLE)The criticism came alongside plenty of support for Wyle, whose journey from "ER" favorite Dr.John Carter to leading man of "The Pitt" has brought him back into the spotlight.Noah Wyle is turning heads — and raising eyebrows — after landing People's coveted "Sexiest Man Alive" crown at 55.
(Jeff Lipsky/PEOPLE)"Thank you for getting it right finally!" one fan declared."This is actually an incredible win for anyone who grew up watching ER.why did it take Hollywood this long to give him the crown," another wrote.MATT DAMON SAYS HOLLYWOOD'S 'RUTHLESS' NATURE HAS TAKEN HIM AWAY FROM FATHERHOOD MORE THAN HE'D LIKEOne admirer argued that Wyle brings more to the table than a handsome face, writing, "#NoahWyle does not just have the looks.
He's...