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Economic Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'I Was Dying': Jessica Simpson after her ‘disastrous' American Idol comeback
IANS Jessica Simpson breaks down her 'I was dying' moment after a shaky yet bold American Idol comeback, facing nerves, backlash, and a brand-new musical chapter after 15 years off live TV Jessica Simpson's emotional return to live television wasn't just a long-awaited moment for fans but was a business decision with significant brand implications. Her performance on the Season 23 finale of American Idol marked her first live TV appearance in 15 years.'I was dying,' Simpson told Extra the next day. 'I can't even tell you how long it's been since I've been that nervous.' Despite the glitz and fanfare of her return, social media quickly erupted with mixed reactions, many calling the performance a 'train wreck.' Some viewers pointed to her vocals as shaky, others slammed the set as underwhelming. Also Read:A historic victory for Jamal Roberts, the 2025 American Idol Champion His performance included a duet with former American Idol contestant Josh King of her 2005 hit reinterpretation of Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking,' followed by her new single, 'Blame Me.' 'Like, I had to put hairspray on my feet to stand still,' Simpson said, revealing just how intense the moment felt. 'My feet were sweating. I'm like, 'My feet don't sweat.'''I just kept telling myself, 'Do not cry. Do not cry. I know this is a big moment … do not cry,'' she recalled. 'And then I see my dad [Joe Simpson], like, up in the corner and I'm like, 'Ah, I'm going to cry. I'm going to cry. Do not cry. Just sing your songs.'Reports surfaced in January that Simpson's divorce from husband Eric Johnson was the emotional catalyst behind her return to songwriting and performing. A source told Page Six, 'Jessica has been working on new music for a while, but with everything going on now, she feels it's the perfect time to go full force with it.' With plans for her first album in 15 years, Simpson is leveraging her public narrative as a core component of her brand strategy. The backlash was swift. 'She was horrible. Never has been a good singer. What a train wreck,' one user commented on YouTube. Another added, 'It's a no from me, dawg. This is not a comeback.'Still, others came to her defense. 'She did great and she looks beautiful,' wrote one supporter. Another said Simpson 'was having a damn good time' and that they 'enjoyed seeing her up there.'Despite the mixed reactions her American Idol return generated headlines and sparked social media chatter.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jessica Simpson makes heartbreaking admission about her skewered ‘American Idol' set: ‘Do not cry'
These lips were made for singing — and that's just what she'll do. Jessica Simpson marked her first live television performance in 15 years during the 'American Idol' Season 23 finale on Sunday. The artist, 44, opened up about how she felt after singing her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' alongside former 'Idol' contestant Josh King. Simpson also performed her new tune 'Blame Me.' 8 Jessica Simpson on 'American Idol.' Disney via Getty Images 'Oh, my God, I was dying,' the actress confessed to EXTRA. 'I can't even tell you how long it's been since I've been that nervous. Like, I had to put hairspray on my feet to stand still, like, not that it actually keeps me put, but, like, my feet were sweating. I'm like, my feet don't sweat.' During the performance, Simpson had to remind herself to keep her emotions in check. 'I just kept telling myself, 'Do not cry. Do not cry. I know this is a big moment… do not cry,'' she recalled. 'And then I see my dad, like, up in the corner and I'm like, 'Ah, I'm going to cry. I'm going to cry. Do not cry. Just sing your songs. Just sing your songs.'' 8 Jessica Simpson and Josh King perform on 'American Idol.' Disney via Getty Images 8 Jessica Simpson performs on 'American Idol.' Disney via Getty Images The fashion designer acknowledged that 15 years since her last TV performance is 'a really long time.' 'The last time was a Christmas song, so that's easy,' Simpson said. 'So, this is my new EP 'Nashville Canyon' part one, I mean, part two comes in the summer, but it is so much a part of my soul, and so to sing a song off of that I felt naked, to be honest, like, it was very bare and raw and very vulnerable.' The 'Leave' singer split from her estranged husband, Eric Johnson, after 10 years of marriage in January. Their three kids — Maxwell, 13, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5 — were there to cheer her on on Sunday night. 8 Jessica Simpson rehearsing for 'American Idol.' jessicasimpson/Instagram 'I had my kids FaceTiming everybody to tell me I did a good job,' Simpson shared. 'And I haven't gotten to talk to them yet, but I'm so excited to talk to them because they've never seen me sing live like that.' Touching on creating 'Nashville Canyon,' the star explained: 'It was really like I made a Spotify playlist of just music that I like, and it was not really any of the music that I've done before, because for me that was what people told me to do.' 'And I wanted to do something I was going to tell myself that I needed to do and felt right within my soul, so this playlist I would take into with songwriters and we'd sit there and they'd pick a song from the playlist and we'd kind of like vibe off of it,' Simpson added. 'But it's all very, like, vintage sounds I perform. I recorded live with a band, and I'll never do it another way again. I'll never just have a track in my headphones, I will always have, like, a band. I think I was meant to always be in a band.' 8 Jessica Simpson at the 'American Idol' finale. Disney via Getty Images Despite Simpson's return to music, some 'American Idol' viewers weren't thrilled with her performance. 'Jessica Simpson was an absolute train wreck on American Idol tonight!!' one viewer wrote on X after the show. 'Now Jessica Simpson is struggling and fighting for her life singing her biggest hit 'these boots were made for walking,'' another social media user said. One fan went as far as to post a picture of judge Luke Bryan and wrote, 'Luke's face during that Jessica Simpson performance is the epitome of cringe.' 8 Jessica Simpson and War and Treaty. Disney via Getty Images Beneath a YouTube video, one person quoted former 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson, writing, 'Um. It's a no from me Dawg… this is not a comeback.' Despite the hiccup, the 'Dukes of Hazzard' actress is also dipping her toes back into the acting world. She recently filmed an episode of Ryan Murphy's latest series 'All's Fair,' which follows a group of female divorce lawyers. 8 Jessica Simpson performs at the 'American Idol' finale. Disney via Getty Images 8 Jessica Simpson. Disney via Getty Images The star-studded cast also includes Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash-Betts, Naomi Watts and Sarah Paulson. 'I did an episode of 'All's Fair,' and what a show! I mean, great cast. It is so fun,' she told the outlet. 'I didn't want it to end, like, I was so grateful that Ryan Murphy thought of me.' Murphy's 'people called my people,' according to Simpson. 'Also, like, I'm friends with Kim. I don't know if it was her idea at all, but definitely, I was glad she was on set and we had scenes together,' she continued. 'Yeah it was amazing. I mean, Naomi Watts, like, we all had a blast, and the director, Anthony Hemingway, he made me feel so comfortable being crazy — because my role is very crazy.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessica Simpson Makes a Stunning Return With First TV Performance in 15 Years
After stepping away from music for more than a decade, 44, made her comeback to music with the release of her album Nashville Canyon: Part 1 in March. She reached another music milestone on Sunday, May 18, when she took the stage to perform on TV for the first time in 15 years as she helped celebrate the season finale of American Idol, which crowned the latest winner. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Simpson sang her new song "Blame Me" before she was joined on stage by former American Idol contestant Josh King who performed the song "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'" with her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by American Idol (@americanidol) When American Idol shared footage of the performance on the show's official Instagram post, fans showed up to cheer Simpson on. "Honestly she's never sounded better," one commenter wrote. Another fan added, "Wow, I never knew she sounded so good live. She's still got it and back on stage better than ever." Even King commented on the post, mentioning just how grateful he was to have shared the stage with Simpson. "It was an absolute honor to perform with Jessica!!!" he wrote. It's been a big year for Simpson. Before the release of her new EP, she confirmed her separation from husband Eric Johnson, with whom she shares kids Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie. Her next EP, Nashville Canyon: Part 2, is expected to arrive soon.
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
Jessica Simpson's daughters cheer her on during 1st TV performance in 15 years
Jessica Simpson took the "American Idol" stage Sunday night for her first television performance in 15 years. The singer, who released her EP " Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1" in March, performed her song "Blame Me." Afterward, former season 23 "American Idol" contestant Josh King joined Simpson onstage to perform Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," which Simpson covered for the 2005 "Dukes of Hazzard" film. See Simpson's full performance with King here: On her Instagram story, the singer reposted a performance photo from her daughter Maxwell, which was captioned, "Go mommmmm I love you so much and I am so happy your dreams are coming true." Simpson commented, "My 13yr old, Maxwell, has never seen me singin' on TV and her pure pride, love and support is the very reason why I AM BACK." Addressing her daughter, Simpson added, "Mommy LOVES you! You are my guidin' light forever foralways. I am strong because of you my sweet daughter." Simpson has also booked another big performance: She'll headline the 5th annual Women Who Rock benefit concert, taking place Sept. 5 in Pittsburgh. The event is a benefit for the Magee-Womens Research Institute, the country's largest research institute dedicated to women's health issues, according to its website. Sunday's "American Idol" finale saw contestant Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, crowned the winner. Click here to read more about the new "American Idol" winner.
Cosmopolitan
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Jessica Simpson Debuts New Single and Hair Color on ‘American Idol'
Sorry, the old Jessica Simpson can't come to the phone right now. Why? Because she's too busy ditching her signature light blonde hair and promoting her brand new music. Jessica showed off her new dirty blonde hair during an appearance on American Idol, which also marked her first televised performance in 15 years. Jessica fans, we are so back. The singer is slowly making her comeback after over a decade spent away from the music industry. She dropped her EP, Nashville Canyon, Part 1, in late March in the wake of her split from Eric Johnson, her husband of 10 years, and is currently deep in album promotion. So naturally, she had to make a stop at the American Idol season 23 finale on Sunday. Jessica gave her first TV performance of 'Blame Me,' a new breakup track off her EP, and then invited season 23 contestant Josh King to perform a duet of 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin',' a Jessica Simpson classic. Of course, 'These Boots are Made for Walking' was technically originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra in 1966, but I think all millennials can agree that Jessica made the song her own when she covered it for 2005 Dukes of Hazzard In addition to delivering her first television performance in over a decade, Jessica also debuted a brand new look. Perhaps to mark the beginning of her new country era, Jessica traded in her bright blonde for a more subdued dirty blonde look. The color was developed by Rita Hazan, who told People that the color, which took two hours to perfect, was meant to be a 'more natural' blonde that was like 'a kid on the beach.' Dying to recreate the look at home? Rita says she used Glaze's Supergloss in Vanilla Lights to tone down brassiness and give Jessica's hair a glossy finish. 'It delivers a rich, shiny payoff, and a silky polished finish that leaves hair looking refreshed and healthier after just one use,' Rita added. Jessica reportedly loved her new look, and I can't say I blame her. What better way to celebrate her music comeback?
