Jake Shane, podcaster and actor, unexpectedly shocked viewers on ABC News Live with a candid Hugh Jackman Broadway comment during a recent interview promoting his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition. The incident occurred while Shane participated in a speed round segment hosted by journalist Will Ganss, where his explicit response had to be bleeped in real time.
Live Broadcast Turns Amusingly Uncensored
During the interview, Ganss quizzed Shane on various Broadway-related trivia, culminating in a hypothetical “Freaky Friday” question about body swapping with Sutton Foster for a day. When Shane was uncertain about who Foster was currently dating, he asked:
“Who is she married to right now?”
It was then clarified that Foster, formerly married to Christian Borle and recently divorced from screenwriter Ted Griffin, is dating Hollywood star Hugh Jackman. Shane’s immediate reaction was unabashedly blunt:
“Yeah, I’d probably f**k Hugh Jackman. I’d have intercourse with Hugh Jackman.”
His frank admission provoked laughter both in the studio and among viewers, prompting Shane to share the clip on Instagram with a humorous warning:
“They need to stop letting me go on the news.”
Audience and Host React to Shane’s Candidness
Social media quickly picked up on Shane’s bold comment, with many expressing amusement at his unfiltered honesty. Will Ganss himself acknowledged Shane’s record-breaking use of profanity on the show, highlighting the unexpected nature of the moment.
From TikTok Humorist to Broadway Performer
Shane first gained recognition as a TikToker creating absurd and witty videos, like imagining the Mona Lisa watching a heist at the Louvre. This blending of humor and creativity paved the way for his transition to the Broadway stage, where he now stars alongside Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, and Jenny Slate—who were also making their Broadway debuts in the same production.
Besides acting, Shane hosts the Therapuss podcast, featuring discussions with notable cultural figures such as Glen Powell, Charli XCX, Lorde, and Selena Gomez. Fans are hopeful that Hugh Jackman might one day appear as a guest, allowing Shane another chance to interact directly with the star who inspired his memorable interview moment.
