Delta Goodrem has revealed the reason why her fans started throwing bras and underwear at her on stage during a recent concert.
The Australian singer, 39, took to the stage at A Day on the Green in Bowral last weekend but was shocked when fans started throwing underwear at her.
During the concert, she addressed the crowd and jokingly described it as her “lucky day” when an eager fan threw her first bra at her on stage.
Addressing the hilarious moment during an appearance on Tuesday’s Sunrise show, Delta insisted the underwear launch occurred because it was Tom Jones’ concert.
The Welsh singer, 83, became a pop star with his hits, including What’s New Pussycat? in the 1960s, before releasing the popular dance song Sexbomb in 1999.
Delta Goodrem has revealed the reason why her fans started throwing bras and underwear at her on stage during a recent concert.
His female fans famously threw their underwear at him on stage during his heyday in the 1960s, and they still throw bras at him during his performances to this day.
Delta jokingly described it as the ‘Tom Jones effect’ and told how performing alongside the music legend made female fans start throwing their underwear at him too.
She told Sunrise hosts Matt Shirvington and Natalie Barr: ‘Yeah, well, it’s a Tom Jones concert. So it was part of us together. We were both having a day together on the green.
‘Frankly, I wanted to start the spirit, I heard that’s what everyone was doing. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that in my career I would start having panties and bras, but we had so much fun! It was incredible.’
Joking that he had now inherited the practice, he joked: ‘The torch has been passed! It’s gone!
The Australian singer, 39, took to the stage at A Day on the Green in Bowral last weekend but was shocked when fans started throwing underwear at her for the first time in her career.
He added of performing alongside Tom: “We were singing, we were playing, and that’s what live shows should be!”
After the show, Delta shared a video on Instagram showing a very enthusiastic fan throwing a bra at her on stage while joking that she hoped it wouldn’t be her last.
Laughing at the antics, she said: ‘I’ve got a bra, I’ve got some panties, fantastic! This is my lucky day, I’ve never had a bra thrown at me at one of my concerts.’
Delta was seen swinging the underwear in the air and wearing it as a prop while performing The Pointer Sisters’ hit, I’m So Excited.
In one caption, she joked: “You think you’ve done a lot in a couple of decades performing live and then your first bra is thrown on stage and a new standard is unlocked.”
Elsewhere on Sunrise, Delta also reflected on her split from her manager of 11 years and spoke about how she feels “inspired” after the big change.
Addressing the hilarious moment during an appearance on Tuesday’s Sunrise show, Delta insisted the underwear launch occurred because it was Tom Jones’ concert.
Female fans famously threw their underwear at the Sexbomb hitmaker on stage during his heyday in the 1960s, and they still throw bras at him during his performances to this day.
Last year, Delta confirmed that he would be parting ways with Sony Music to start his own record label called ATLED Records and has since also parted ways with his manager Tina Kennedy.
Speaking about the change, Delta said: “There are always seasons in your life and different chapters.
‘I am very grateful to have had wonderful chapters, we really celebrated our time together, both of us, and we continue as friends.
‘Right now I’m going through a new season and a new era. I feel really inspired and creative and enjoying the moment as always. Getting to do great performances with great people. That’s all.’
Azoff Music Management’s Tina has been the star’s global manager across all platforms for 11 years.
Elsewhere on Sunrise, Delta also reflected on her split from her manager of 11 years and spoke about how she feels “inspired” following the big change.
In a joint statement, they confirmed earlier this month: ‘It is with shared pride, admiration and dedication that we have worked together, achieving so many goals, milestones and professional successes.
‘After 11 incredible years we close this management chapter and move forward with love, respect and friendship.’
Delta added to The Sunday Telegraph: “There is a freedom in the music world today that I really enjoy. It’s an exciting time to be able to collaborate and think outside the box. I’m really enjoying it all.” the variety of this season of my life.’