Fan creates 2021 Brett Sutton calendar after pandemic shoots chief health officer to fame

Brett Sutton first turned heads last year — and fans now have a way to score a date with the state’s chief health officer.

Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton is still getting fans hot under the collar. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Daniel Pockett

Sales of CHOttie Brett Sutton merchandise created lockdown loco.

Mugs, throws, and hoodies were emblazoned with the Victorian chief health officer’s face last year.

Then came the 2021 Sutton calendar, featuring the silver-haired Buddhist doctor in different photographs, some masked up.

Dr January and Dr June are the most desired months.

The good doctor replied to the loyal fan who compiled the calendar: “Thank yous should go to you and everyone brave enough to purchase a calendar … although the surprise at anyone buying any merch of me continues.”

Brett Sutton’s face now features on a calendar titled The Dreamboat Diaries. Picture: Melanie Castabile

The Dreamboat Diaries feature Sutton in various guises, even as a caped hero. Melanie Costabile and Derek Wood say they were inspired by The Pickwick Papers.

“The Dreamboat Diaries not only made people smile amid the anxiety and worry but allowed them to disconnect for a few moments from the current dystopia and dabble in a little daydreaming,” says the foreword.

Costabile found herself lonely and at a loss during the lockdown. She said her love of Dr Sutton united her with like-minded women and helped get her through the pandemic.

A quote from the book says “the only thing to lighten Mel’s mood, was that silver-haired fox, that Dr Dreamboat of the sacred hotness, commanding that podium”.

Move over Mills and Boon. Dr Dreamboat to the rescue!