A singer named Loomis faced harsh criticism after her attempt to sing the National Anthem took a surprising turn during a live broadcast at the Presidential debate on Free Elections. by and Equality on Thursday, October 24.
Wearing an elegant two-piece dress, Loomis started the performance smoothly but stumbled when reaching the high note of “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
When she sang “And the rocket’ red glare,” her pitch faltered, and she quickly realized her mistake, blurting out, “I’m fucked, I’m fucked. Can I go?” come back, can I come back?”
There’s a new contender for the title of “Worst National Anthem Performance Ever.” Don’t think I’ve ever heard someone say “I f**ck*d it up” twice during the national anthem, but I could be wrong.
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A cameraman, positioned off-camera, quickly reminded her, “You’re live,” capturing her shocked expression. Loomis tried to recover but admitted over the mic, “I’m too nervous” before continuing in a strained voice.
Social media quickly erupted with reactions, with many comparing her performance to an ‘SNL’ skit. Some commentators mentioned that Loomis performed well right up to the high notes, while others mentioned singer Fergie’s infamous 2018 performance of the national anthem, arguing that Loomis’s performance was the ultimate might put Fergie’s critics at ease.
Loomis’s clumsiness even prompted some to express new sympathy for Fergie, whose real name is Stacy Ann Ferguson, whose stage and blues-inspired version of the national anthem played at NBA All-Star The game was widely criticized in 2018. Many fans and basketball players had difficulty keeping a straight face during the 49-year-old’s performance, especially Golden ball player Draymond Green State Warriors couldn’t help but laugh.
Following his own backlash that same year, the former Black Eyed Peas singer released a statement explaining his artistic intentions: “I have always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem… I is someone who takes artistic risks, but clearly this performance did not achieve the desired tone.”
Back in August, Tyrese faced backlash online for his exceptional performance of the national anthem. The R&B singer wore a fake beard and wig with matching flared pants in an attempt to embody Marvin Gaye while singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The singer took the stage during the preseason game Los Angeles Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
However, his performance was not well received by everyone, leading to criticism from confused viewers. Amid the numerous comparisons, one user commented that although Tyrese, 45, aimed for something specific, he ultimately failed.
“Thank you,” Tyrese responded, sharing a screenshot of the critic’s post. “You’re always welcome here… respectfully, I really don’t know if I agree or not. Got some bad notes? Mheeeeee, that’s the open mic for you.”
— Originally published on Enstarz.