Fans Rebel Against Noah Wyle’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Pick—These 15 Hollywood Hunks Demand the Crown Instead!

Theo James has been a recurring name in conversations about the Sexiest Man Alive title for years, and the 2026 announcement has only intensified one question: “Why has he never won?”

The Divergent and The White Lotus star has long possessed the kind of “polished old-school Hollywood handsomeness” that seems tailor-made for magazine covers, one X user noted. The fan also praised his voice, saying it could make ordinary dialogue sound like “a stimulating ASMR.”

Calling his omission a “missed opportunity,” the user asked, “on a serious note, why hadn’t Theo James been named Sexiest Man Alive… Theo James is the sexiest man every year.”

“He’s the only name who wouldn’t attract a single question if he won,” another commenter remarked.

At an age when many actors quietly transition into character roles, 61-year-old Kyle Chandler entered 2026 with a major franchise makeover, playing Hal Jordan in HBO’s DC Universe series Lanterns.

The role gave fans another reason to revisit their longstanding crush on the Friday Night Lights star, who has gone from playing a football coach to a space cop. 

One admirer dubbed him the ultimate “silver fox superhero.”

Another comment was more unfiltered but affectionate all the same, reading, “I wanted so badly to be his controversially young girlfriend. I’d take him to check his blood pressure and the doctor would think he is my grandfather.”

“Shame People does not share our vision,” another fan echoed.

Aaron Pierre has spent 2026 doing exactly what the title is supposed to celebrate: becoming increasingly hard to ignore.

He starred as John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns, bringing one of DC’s most iconic Green Lanterns to life. He also appeared opposite Margaret Qualley in Rachel Morrison’s romantic drama Love of Your Life, a film about grief and starting over that he called “a very special film.”

And if that were not enough, Pierre already has more major projects lined up.

He is set to reprise his DC role in James Gunn’s Supermanfollow-up, Man of Tomorrow, and has joined Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter.

“This chocolate man deserves to be the Sexiest Man Alive,” one fan blatantly declared.

“There’s no better black man out there, and People needs diversity,” another remarked, noting that the magazine last named a person of color as its winner in 2020.

Wilson Bethel may have been a more niche internet pick for the Sexiest Man Alive title, but his supporters made sure their case had weight.

Fans created a mock cover featuring the actor in a navy-blue pullover, his arms crossed over his chest, setting off a wave of enthusiastic response online.

“What these photos do to me you have no idea,” one commenter wrote.

“He is dangerously charming,” another added.

That latter remark echoed the appeal of Bethel’s best-known character, Wade Kinsella, on Hart of Dixie. 

The fan described Wade as the “troublemaker” who “says the wrong thing, causes a problem” and somehow remains the reason viewers cannot look away.

In 2026, Bethel leaned further into his irresistible villain persona, returning as Benjamin Poindexter, also known as Bullseye, in Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again. 

He also led The Dead End Diner, a two-episode immersive audio romance for Quinn, voicing Max, a vigilant criminal whose strict moral code begins to unravel after he meets Josie.

“You know you shouldn’t love him, but you do,” a fan noted.

Holland’s inclusion in the debate was less about a dignified campaign and more about fans using him as a direct counterpoint to Wyle.

To his supporters, the British actor represents youth, global recognition, and a track record of blockbuster success.

His wedding to Zendaya only added to his public profile, they argued.

“Old fugly sexiest and zionist man vs hot and s**y brit and also Spiderman and also Zendaya’s husband. They embarrassed me so bad,” a netizen wrote about People’s choice.

Another commenter went even further, calling Wyle a “used cotton swab” in comparison with Holland.

“Alan Ritchson deserved to be the Sexiest Man Alive based on his biceps alone,” one fan declared.

Another argued that his appeal goes beyond his muscular build, pointing to his “funny and uncomplicated ability to carry a conversation,” as seen in his interviews.

“He has a knack for making people feel at ease despite his imposing presence,” the commenter swooned.

A third fan agreed, writing, “Alan Ritchson is alpha perfection.”

“Yes yes yes, he is the sexiest man alive,” another echoed.

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