Key Highlights
- Amanda Goff predicts the divorce of comedian Celeste Barber years before it happened.
- The painful moment in a Qantas lounge where Goff realized her prediction was coming true.
- Goff expresses a lack of interest in Barber’s comedic material after the split.
Breaking Down Predictions and Reality
I saw Celeste Barber’s marriage split coming years ago. I’ll never forget that painful day in the Qantas lounge. It all makes sense now: AMANDA GOFF, COLUMNIST PUBLISHED: 07:53 EST, 16 February 2026 | UPDATED: 07:10 EST, 17 February 2026
Here goes: I don’t find comedian Celeste Barber remotely funny anymore. Not always.
The Qantas Moment
Back in that Qantas lounge, the air was thick with tension. I remember it like yesterday—maybe because it felt so much like a foreshadowing of what was to come. The realization hit me hard: her marriage was about to end, and I couldn’t ignore the signs.
A Lackluster Career
Since that split, Barber’s career has taken a nosedive. Her comedy isn’t hitting the same notes as it did before. Maybe she’s trying too hard to make amends or maybe the jokes just aren’t working without her partner by her side.
Expert Perspective
You might think this is new, but comedians often struggle after major life changes. Take Jenny McCarthy for example: her divorce from Mike McCarthy significantly affected her career trajectory. Similarly, Sarah Silverman’s relationship with Jeff Garlin played a big part in shaping her material.
The Comedy Industry
Comedy is not just about talent; it’s about timing and context. When personal life changes, so does the lens through which you see the world—and thus, your comedy. It’s a testament to Barber that she managed to carry on for as long as she did before this latest setback.
The Aftermath
So where do we go from here? Will Barber bounce back with a new partner or a fresh perspective? Only time will tell, but her current material suggests a period of adjustment.
For now, I’ll be sticking to the old standbys—until she finds something that works again.
Let’s see how it all plays out. Maybe this too shall pass. Or maybe, just maybe, the split was for the best.
