American singer Katy Perry caused a viral sensation last week after getting up close and personal with Pesto, the King Penguin, one of the main attractions at Melbourne’s Seaworld Aquarium.
and on friday The projectRove McManus asked the nine-month-old seabird and social media “star” what the famous I Kissed a Girl was “really” like.
The famous 50-year-old TV star could barely keep a straight face during the joke segment as she attempted to “interview” Pesto one on one.
However, the furry creature, who measures 90cm, seemed uninterested in Rove’s “difficult” questions about Katy and their recent encounter.
“Pesto, Rove McManus of the Project,” he began.
“I was just wondering how all this fame has affected you when you were a baby penguin.”
He continued: ‘What is Katy Perry like?’
Unfortunately for Rove, Pesto was still wandering off to join his teammates at the venue, but the star insisted: ‘Has fame gone to Pesto’s head?’
On Friday, The Project’s Rove McManus attempted to interview social media ‘star’ Pesto, the baby King Penguin. Pictured: During the joke segment, Rove (left) asked Pesto (bottom right) about his encounter with superstar Katy Perry last week.
Katy (pictured) created a viral sensation ahead of last week’s AFL Grand Final after getting up close and personal with Pesto the King Penguin (R), one of the main attractions at Melbourne’s Seaworld Aquarium.
Finally, Rove became confrontational: ‘What do you say about the rumors about you and Katy Perry? —So you don’t hide it or deny it.
The best Pesto could do in response was a disinterested squawk.
It comes after Katy helped boost Pesto’s fame as a viral star when she visited him ahead of last week’s AFL Grand Final.
Katy was all smiles as she gushed about a baby king penguin and entertained him by blowing some bubbles in his enclosure.
Last night I visited Pesto. “He told me who will win tomorrow in the AFL grand final, but my lips are sealed,” Katy said in a clip she shared on her social media.
Many of Katy’s followers quickly took to the comments section to express their appreciation for the adorable images.
‘Pesto definitely wishes you good luck for the big concert tomorrow!’ wrote Sea Life Aquarium and another fan added: ‘Cutest thing on the internet.’
Although Katy did not reveal who she considered the winner of the Grand Final, she previously showed her support for the Brisbane Lions and their hit Roar became one of the club’s unofficial anthems.
The famous 50-year-old TV star could barely keep a straight face during the hilarious segment in which she asked the seabird if he was “hiding” his “relationship” with Katy.
Animal lovers around the world have been stunned by the astonishing size of Pesto, a penguin chick that weighs a whopping 23kg and stands 90cm tall.
Meanwhile, animal lovers around the world have been stunned by the astonishing size of Pesto, a penguin chick weighing a whopping 23kg.
Their adult parents, Tango and Hudson, weigh 11 kg and 12 kg respectively, while the average size of an adult king penguin is 14 to 17 kg.
When Pesto was born in January, he already weighed 200 grams and has grown rapidly since then, thanks in part to his enormous appetite.
It eats four times a day and a meal consists of eight fish.
Pesto’s size has made him a worldwide internet star, with millions of videos of the big chick viewed.
Social videos have reached 1.9 billion people around the world.