Miley Cyrus hits streets as Australian reporter on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

She may not have perfected an Aussie accent but pop star Miley Cyrus convinced everyday Americans that she was a Australian reporter, as she went undercover for a skit on US television show Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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Miley Cyrus goes undercover as Australian reporter. Source: YouTube

American singer Miley Cyrus hit the streets disguised as an Australian Reporter named 'Janet' for a skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, to find out what people really think of her.

Donning a dark wig, thick-framed glasses and pearls, the controversial pop star cloaked her southern drawl in her best Australian accent.
"Miley Cyrus is a very recognisable individual so we decided to have some fun with that by making her unrecognisable," host of the television show, Jimmy Kimmel said.

"We disguised her as an Australian reporter and sent her out on the street to ask people what they think about Miley Cyrus for a new edition of “I Witness News.”
"I think she lost her mind in the Hollywood madness."
Cyrus, who is hosting the MTV Music Video Awards at the weekend, faced poor public opinion as she talked to random people along Hollywood Boulevard. 

"Do you like her? What's your opinion?" Cyrus asked a one man in a cowboy hat.

To which he replied: "No, she's not one of my favourites."

An elderly woman said Cyrus had "lost her mind in the Hollywood madness", while another man said he preferred Taylor Swift.
Proving she is thick-skinned, the 22-year-old never broke character and even encouraged the criticisms.

But despite her disguise one man recognised her.

"That's actually why they hired me," she quipped.

"They flew me in from Perth and I'm here right now. I'm kind of freaking out that I'm on Hollywood Boulevard."

Known for her wild performances and fashion, Cyrus made the headlines in 2013 for famously gyrating on stage at music awards.

Living up to her reputation, Cyrus admitted she was undercover and flashed her chest at the man to prove it. 


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