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Role Model Lands Coveted PEOPLE Centerfold, Celebrates with Longtime Friend
10 Nov
Summary
- Role Model, 28, lands PEOPLE centerfold, fulfilling his playful "beef" with the magazine
- Podcaster Shane, 26, excited for his friend's achievement and their viral friendship
- Role Model and Shane have jokingly egged on rumors about their connection
In November 2025, Role Model, a 28-year-old musician, has achieved a major milestone by landing a centerfold in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue. This comes after the artist had a playful "beef" with the magazine, publicly campaigning to be named the Sexiest Musician earlier this year.
Role Model's longtime friend, 26-year-old podcaster Shane, is thrilled about the achievement. Shane recounts how Role Model called him to share the news, as Shane initially didn't believe PEOPLE did centerfolds. The podcaster praises Role Model's appearance, saying "he looks amazing, and it's amazing. And he finally got what he wanted."
The two friends have been candid about their close relationship, even jokingly egging on rumors about a connection between them. This led to the creation of Role Model's "Sally" concert segments, where a special celebrity guest joins him onstage to perform the hit track "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out." Shane has been one of these guests, further fueling the viral online phenomenon surrounding their friendship.
