Joel Creasey reveals what REALLY happened with his bizarre Cher interview

Joel Creasey opens up about his awkward encounter with Cher at Sydney’s Mardi Gras in 2018

Joel Creasey has opened up about his awkward interview with Cher at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2018. 

Speaking to News.com.au on Wednesday, Joel spoke of getting to meet the Strong Enough singer before her performance at the official after party.

‘I got to interview Cher a few years ago when I was hosting,’ Joel said. ‘I ran up to her and I said, ”Cher, are you enjoying Sydney?”

Funny: Joel Creasey, 30, has revealed what really happened with his bizarre interview with gay icon Cher (both pictured) at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras back in 2018

Joel said the singer appeared to offer a more general statement as opposed to answering his question.  

‘She said, ”Wooo! I’m Cher!”’ Joel said. 

Joel will again front coverage of the festival on SBS On Demand. The parade will now be moved to the SCG due to covid. 

The comedian will front the festivities with Courtney Act, Studio 10’s Narelda Jacobs and comedian Zoë Coombs Marr.

Mardi Gras: Joel will front the festivities with Courtney Act, Studio 10's Narelda Jacobs and comedian Zoë Coombs Marr

Mardi Gras: Joel will front the festivities with Courtney Act, Studio 10’s Narelda Jacobs and comedian Zoë Coombs Marr

He recently replaced Marty Sheargold on Nova’s drive show alongside Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell in September.  

Due to border closures because of covid, the pandemic meant the comedian had to initially host the show via Skype from Melbourne. 

‘I was very grateful to have a job so I didn’t want to whinge, however it was incredibly tricky,’ he said. His co-hosts were based in Sydney. 

Love: Joel is openly gay and has been in a relationship with model Jack Stratton-Smith (L)

Love: Joel is openly gay and has been in a relationship with model Jack Stratton-Smith (L) 

‘Essentially I was online dating two people with a whole bunch of other people having an opinion on those dates.’

He added: ‘So I now really know what it’s like to be a Married At First Sight contestant.’

Joel was forced to celebrate his 30th birthday in lockdown last August. 

Milestone: It comes after Joel was also forced to celebrate his 30th birthday during the Melbourne lockdown in August

Milestone: It comes after Joel was also forced to celebrate his 30th birthday during the Melbourne lockdown in August