If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix quick-fire questions, cheeky banter, and one of TV’s most charming leading men, then Luke Macfarlane’s latest appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen was the answer you didn’t know you needed.
The Platonic and Bros star joined co-stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen to promote season two of the Apple TV+ comedy, and let’s just say the conversation quickly veered into delightfully blush-worthy territory.
During a rapid-fire segment, Macfarlane was asked about his first celebrity crush, and without missing a beat, he “controversially” named Mark Wahlberg — a nod to those Calvin Klein days — prompting Cohen to point out Wahlberg’s complicated past.
When the topic turned to turn-ons, Macfarlane confessed a fondness for men with “sticky-out ears,” even singling out actor Russell Tovey as an example, which was both oddly specific and somehow very on-brand for him.
Asked to describe himself as a lover in just three words, he delivered a trio as smooth as they come: “Listen, touch, kiss.”
Of course, the interview also touched on his character’s season two arc, which sees him navigating a midlife crisis and chasing an unexpected dream of appearing on Jeopardy!, adding yet another layer of lovable complexity to his on-screen persona.
Off-screen, Macfarlane has been happily partnered with former World Cup skier Hig Roberts for several years, and in 2023, the two became proud dads to a daughter, making fatherhood one of his favorite real-life roles.
Roberts recently shared a heartfelt post about their climb of Mont Blanc, calling it a gift to experience together and praising Macfarlane’s presence even during his busy filming schedule.
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Between the candid revelations, his easy humor, and his genuine warmth, Macfarlane reminded viewers why he’s such a beloved figure in queer entertainment.
He’s equally at home making you laugh, making you swoon, and — if you’re lucky — making you blush just a little.
And while this latest TV moment was a treat, we’ll be seeing plenty more of him in Platonic’s new season, where his mix of vulnerability and charm is sure to keep audiences hooked.
For more proof that queer talent is shining brighter than ever on our screens, don’t miss Kit Williamson’s ‘Unconventional’ Brings LGBTQ Stories to the Screen, which celebrates authentic representation with a similar warmth and wit.
Here’s to Luke — still listening, still touching, still kissing, and still making us fall just a little bit in love every time he’s on screen.