Fans are going wild online after hearing that Patrick Dempsey was crowned 2023's 'Sexiest Man Alive', with many pointing out that they would have preferred it to be someone else.
It's that time of year again - PEOPLE Magazine has finally announced their Sexiest Man Alive for 2023 and it seems as though it was someone we weren't entirely expecting, though we're not complaining.
Patrick Dempsey, best known for his iconic roles in Grey's Anatomy and Enchanted, was awarded this year's crown, and while some fans are clearly happy that the 57-year-old actor has finally been recognized for his dashing good looks as well as his charm, others are pointing out that they were expecting someone else that goes by the name of Pedro Pascal.
Even though he has been on the scene since 2011 from his role in Game of Thrones, Pascal seems to have garnered a growing fanbase in more recent times thanks to his involvement in shows such as Narcos, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us.
And that's why fans are upset that the Chilean-American actor did not clinch the crown this year.
Taking to Twitter under the official announcement post by the outlet, social media users expressed their unhappiness at the news stating that Pascal was "robbed."
"Pedro Pascal was robbed," wrote one user.
Another shared a similar opinion writing: "He'll always be McDreamy but this year should have gone to Pedro Pascal. He was robbed."
"Was Pedro Pascal busy or something because the maths aren't mathing on this," another added, emphasizing their confusion.
A third also insinuated there was a major spelling error: "That's not how you spell Pedro pascal," they said.
Others also chimed in saying that "...Pedro Pascal definitely deserves it, this was his year!"
Despite the outcry from fans, it's definitely Dempsy's year.
Upon finding out that he was awarded the coveted prize, the 57-year-old admitted that he was "shocked."
"I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid!" he told the outlet. "I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good."
As for how his children were going respond, Dempsey stated that they were "just going to make fun of me and pick on me and figure out every reason why I shouldn’t be... which is good, they keep me young."
Classic.
The actor also opened up about accepting the fact that good things really do come to those who wait, including this title
"I’ve got the bumper stickers, T-shirts, posters," he joked of his new title.
When asked if he thinks he's peaked, he responded by laughing and saying: "I peaked many years ago. But I’m still here."
We can't help but stan!
Previous winners of PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive include Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Paul Rudd and last year's winner, Chris Evans.