The figurative handover of a title or honour from one holder to the next, complete with advice, jokes and a final round of attention. Jonathan Bailey’s reflections are an exercise in passing the crown well: generous to his successor, amused by the fuss, honest about the fun. How gracefully a titleholder exits has become part of the Sexiest Man Alive tradition itself.
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