People magazine names idris elba 2018 sexiest man alive

I think there may be some misinformation here!

According to People Magazine, the 2018 Sexiest Man Alive was actually Blake Shelton, not Idris Elba. The announcement was made on November 13, 2017.

Idris Elba has been named one of the sexiest men alive by various publications, including Esquire UK, but not by People Magazine specifically.

It's possible that you may be thinking of another year or publication that named Idris Elba as the sexiest man alive. If you could provide more context or clarify which publication you're referring to, I'd be happy to help!