Singer Loomis is issuing an apology after she butchered the national anthem on live television.
The entertainer took to social media this Monday morning to share a video discussing the moment that went viral, prompting social media users to compare her performance to Fergie’s infamous 2018 rendition.
Singer Loomis botches the National Anthem:
"I f*cked it up" pic.twitter.com/kR6FIn3JwS
— Pop Spectator (@PopSpectator) October 25, 2024
In her caption, she wrote, “Hey, everyone! ~ I want to take a moment to apologize to the amazing team at @FreeAndEqual Elections, their incredible production crew, and all of you who were watching!” Loomis began.
“I was a little late there and didn’t have a clear cue, which left me flustered when we went live! I know it wasn’t my best, and I’m truly sorry if it didn’t hit the mark,” she continued. “I take full responsibility on my part and ask that you don’t use this incident to reflect on the artist I am and am trying to be. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and all the love and support I’ve received. I’m taking this as a lesson learned and can’t wait to come back even stronger! #ThankYou #LessonLearned #KeepGoing #LiveAndLearn.”
As previously reported, Loomis took the stage during last week’s live-streamed event. While she confidently delivered the first few lines of the song, she became overwhelmed as she attempted to hit the higher notes. With her voice cracking, she paused mid-performance to request a do-over. “I f—ed it up. I f—ed it up. Can I go back, can I go back, please?”
As the clip circulated online, the internet quickly filled timelines with memes, jokes, and, of course, comparisons to Fergie’s infamous 2018 performance, where she too butchered the national anthem.
However, Loomis previously said she’s not going to let this one moment define her. She exclusively told us over the weekend, “I’m using this spotlight to not only show people that even if you’re scared of something and you do it anyway, and you fail, something good can come out of it. I’m taking this time to put my music out and show the world who Loomis really is as an artist.”