Elton John‘s publicity team is trying to do damage control after the singer blasted Madonna in an interview with Molly Meldrum on Australia’s Channel 7.
At the mere mention of Madonna’s name, Sir Elton went into a tirade. “She’s such a nightmare. Her career is over. Her tour has been a disaster and it couldn’t happen to a bigger c___,” he said in the interview, adding, “She looks like a f***ing fairground stripper. She’s been so horrible to Gaga.”
Lady Gaga is godmother to John’s son Zachary.
When contacted about John’s comments, a representative claimed the quotes were fabricated. After telling him the interview aired on television, he said the conversation was allegedly “off the record.”
Molly Meldrum, who has been a longtime friend of both Elton John and Madonna, says the interview was not off the record.
“Unless you actually specify it’s off the record, then everything is up for grabs,” he said.
The interview aired Sunday night, and Elton John is said to be shocked that the tirade was broadcast.
Watch video of Elton John’s interview with Molly Meldrum below.