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Oh Deer: Meet Cheryl, Australia’s Newest Celebrity

August 21, 2026 9:31 am in by

Move over, Swifties. Australia may have a new celebrity on the scene, and she has four legs, a set of antlers and absolutely no idea why she’s famous.

Meet Cheryl the deer, who has somehow become the internet’s latest obsession.

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Who Is Cheryl?

Cheryl belongs to NRL legend Billy Slater, and she’s recently been appearing in videos promoting Australian bananas.

Yes, you read that correctly.

A pet deer has become the unlikely face of a banana campaign, and Australians have absolutely embraced it.

One of Cheryl’s videos has reportedly racked up more than 200,000 views, proving that the internet really will stop scrolling for almost anything involving an adorable animal.

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Cheryl Is Having A Moment

While celebrities usually need a movie, hit song or scandal to get attention, Cheryl has managed it simply by existing.

Her appearances have sparked plenty of comments online, with people seemingly far more interested in the deer than they expected to be.

And honestly, we get it.

There’s something about seeing a deer casually wandering around while promoting bananas that feels so wonderfully Australian.

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Move Over, Celebrities

We’re not saying Cheryl needs her own breakfast show just yet… But if the internet keeps falling for her, we could be looking at Australia’s next unlikely superstar. 🍌🦌

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