Anderson Cooper recently revealed his shame and confusion over an incident during Madonna’s 2015 concert. The pop icon bent down and hit Cooper on stage, leaving him embarrassed.
Cooper admits to dancing great and feeling flustered by the unexpected encounter. Madonna playfully called out Cooper’s awkward reaction in a 2017 interview, jokingly commenting on his performance.
Despite the misfortune, their friendship that has been forged for a long time remains strong. Madonna presented Cooper with the Vito Russo Award in 2013, and Cooper, in 2016, introduced her as an honoree at Billboard’s Woman of the Year event.
Read on to learn more.
‘I Don’t Know What Happened
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During a recent episode of Kelly Ripa’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast, reporter Anderson Cooper made a candid revelation about a memorable incident from a 2015 Madonna concert.
Cooper, 56, expressed his shame and attempts to forget when he was hit and beaten on stage by the Queen of Pop at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Reflecting on the unexpected experience, Cooper stated, “I didn’t know what was going on. I am very bad. I danced great. It’s a shame.”
Recounting a performance of Madonna’s “Unapologetic B*tch,” Cooper shared how he was shocked by the singer grinding on him and handing him a banana.
“I opened it up, and I started peeling it and eating it,” recalls Cooper, per Page Six. “And then all of a sudden, I started going down this little electronic elevator, disappearing on stage, like eating this banana.” To this day, Cooper reveals he is still confused about the whole incident.
Madonna Says Anderson Cooper’s Awkward Reaction
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During a December 2017 episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” Madonna playfully called out Cooper’s awkward reaction to his NSFW dance moves.
He joked saying, “I want to discuss something you are not good at. I used to dance with you in a nightclub [and] you are very independent and cool. And then when you get on stage, I’m like, ‘Who is this guy?’”
Cooper admitted that he had made mistakes during the show but defended himself. He explained that dancing with Madonna in a nightclub was one thing, because it was “intimate”, but performing in front of a packed audience at the Barclays Center was a different experience.
He added, “You don’t just dance with me; you bent me over, slapped me, did something else to me, and then gave me a banana.” Despite the accident, the political commentator jokingly expressed his excitement about walking into the CNN newsroom after “being hit on stage by Madonna.”
Madonna Asks Anderson Cooper To ‘Fix It’
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During an appearance on the talk show, Madonna asked Cooper to “make up for it” in front of an enthusiastic audience, with Ripa praising Cooper’s better efforts.
Asked about the “Material Girl” hitmaker’s plans, Cooper expressed interest in her upcoming tour, hoping for a chance to redeem herself. Madonna playfully hinted that her return to the stage would happen soon.
However, despite previously announcing a “Welcome” tour in January, Madonna was forced to temporarily halt her preparations due to a severe bacterial infection that led to her hospitalization in June. However, he has now resumed training after making progress in his recovery.
Anderson Cooper & Madonna’s Old Friendship
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Madonna and Cooper share a friendship that has been going on for years. In 2013, gay advocacy group GLAAD chose Madonna to present Cooper with the prestigious Vito Russo Award. The award recognizes openly gay media professionals who contribute significantly to the LGBTQ+ community.
GLAAD President Herndon Graddick stated that Madonna was chosen to honor Cooper at the 24th annual GLAAD Media Awards because of their friendship and shared commitment to supporting lesbian, gay and transgender individuals throughout their careers.
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2016 Cooper responded by introducing Madonna as an honoree at Billboard’s Woman of the Year event. He paid heartfelt tribute to Madonna and her lasting influence on pop culture during his speech. Cooper declared that Madonna has been the Woman of the Year every year since she released her debut single, “Everybody,” in 1982, emphasizing her continuing impact on music, culture and society.
Cooper also reflected on Madonna’s personal importance to him as a “gay teenager.” He shared, “The music and its openness showed me as a teenager the way forward. Through his music, he told me and millions of teenagers – gay and straight – that we are not alone. We are connected.”
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