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Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Simpson admits to gross body reaction during her American Idol performance after fans bashed it
Jessica Simpson 's American Idol comeback didn't just rattle fans —it rattled her own body. The 44-year-old pop star revealed she had a bizarre physical reaction just moments before taking the stage for her first live TV performance in 15 years, confessing that her feet started sweating uncontrollably—something that never happens to her. 'Oh, my God, I was dying,' she told Extra. 'I can't even tell you how long it's been since I've been that nervous. I had to put hairspray on my feet to stand still. Not that it actually keeps me put, but my feet were sweating. I'm like—my feet don't sweat!' Unfortunately, the nerves didn't stay behind the scenes. Viewers slammed her performance—especially her duet of These Boots Are Made for Walkin' with former contestant Josh King—as 'cringe-worthy,' with many blasting her vocals all over social media. 'Jessica Simpson was an absolute train wreck on American Idol tonight!!' one X user declared. The 44-year-old pop star revealed she had a bizarre physical reaction just moments before taking the stage for her first live TV performance in 15 years, confessing that her feet started sweating uncontrollably—something that never happens to her Another said: 'Now Jessica Simpson is struggling and fighting for her life singing her biggest hit 'these boots were made for walking.' 'The epitome of cringe,' a third marveled. While Jessica did her best to promote tracks from her Nashville Canyon, Part 1 EP, her shaky performance and sweaty confession may have upstaged the music. Others insisted she 'would never ever get a ticket to Hollywood had she auditioned' for American Idol's current judges, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie. 'I honestly don't understand how she's considered a professional vocalist?' another hater commented. Despite the fierce backlash, many fans defended Simpson as they pointed out they didn't 'hear any glaring errors' and she's about on par with 'the typical pop star vocalists [like] Katy Perry, Britney, Sabrina Carpenter, and several others.' 'She never will be a Mariah [Carey] or Whitney [Houston], but I doubt vast majority of her detractors (here and elsewhere )could do a better job,' one wrote on YouTube. On March 21, Simpson released her EP Nashville Canyon Part 1. 'Jessica Simpson was an absolute train wreck on American Idol tonight!!' one X user declared Jessica dropped her last album 15 years ago - her Christmas album called Happy Christmas, which was released on November 22, 2010. Her other albums include: Sweet Kisses (1999), Irresistible (2001), In This Skin (2003), ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), A Public Affair (2006) and Do You Know (2008). Her return to music comes after her split from Eric Johnson. 'Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family,' she said to the outlet. Jessica hinted at their split for months - and Eric was spotted in November 2024 without his ring. 'Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic. This comeback is personal. It's an apology to myself for putting up with everything that I did not deserve,' she wrote as a caption on her Instagram post along with a snap of her in a recording studio. Eric and Jessica married in July 2014 after dating for four years; they met through a mutual friend in 2010. They welcomed three children together: daughter Maxwell Drew, 12, son Ace Knute, 11, and daughter Birdie Mae, five.
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.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Absolute trainwreck': Jessica Simpson's first live TV appearance in 15 years slammed
Not everyone is here for Jessica Simpson's music comeback. American Idol viewers bashed Simpson, 44, for her performance on the show's Season 23 finale Sunday night. Simpson made her first TV appearance in 15 years and sang her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra's These Boots Are Made for Walking with former contestant Josh King. She also performed her new track Blame Me. But many fans didn't enjoy watching Simpson take the stage on the long-running show. 'Jessica Simpson was an absolute train wreck on American Idol tonight!!' one viewer wrote on X. 'Now Jessica Simpson is struggling and fighting for her life singing her biggest hit 'these boots were made for walking,'' another fan said. A third viewer shared a photo of judge Luke Bryan and wrote, 'Luke's face during that Jessica Simpson performance is the epitome of cringe.' On YouTube, one fan quoted former judge Randy Jackson and said, 'Um. It's a no from me Dawg … this is not a comeback.' 'This poor woman doesn't know when it's time to give it up,' someone else said. 'She would never ever get a ticket to Hollywood had she auditioned,' another comment read. But some fans defended Simpson and her performance. 'Why are so many people giving her s**t? I truly don't understand,' one YouTuber wrote. 'So good to have u back Jessica,' another fan said. 'Love JS, she still sings the same after all of these years,' added a different fan. Simpson returned to music after 15 years with the release of her 2025 EP, Nashville Canyon, Part 1, which she wrote amid her split from husband Eric Johnson. 'I got thrown a real twist of fate in the middle of making this record,' she told People in February. 'My heart was completely broken. I had to continue to focus on the music. Thank God, I had Nashville.' The With You singer continued: 'Having this creative outlet, it's like your heart breaks and you go into a songwriting session — like going straight into therapy. I have always said it was cheesy when people said the music saved my life but it truly saved mine.' Simpson confirmed her split from Johnson, 45, after 10 years of marriage in January. The Newlyweds star and the former NFL player have three children: Maxwell 'Maxi' Drew, 12, Ace Knute, 11, and Birdie Mae, 5. 'Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,' she said in a statement. 'We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.' The pair's marriage was subject to break up rumours for months after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Johnson hadn't made an appearance on his wife's Instagram since 2023. Simpson's fans also noticed that she hadn't been wearing her wedding ring since January 2024, and Johnson followed suit.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Simpson gets ROASTED over 'cringe' first live TV performance in 15 years by American Idol fans
has become the latest victim of internet trolls following her first live television performance in 15 years. After making her musical comeback during the American Idol season 23 finale on Sunday, her vocals were ripped apart and criticized by viewers on social media. Despite her best efforts, the actress, 44, was mercilessly bashed for singing her 2005 version of These Boots Are Made for Walking, alongside former contestant Josh King. 'Jessica Simpson was an absolute train wreck on American Idol tonight!!' one X user declared. Another said: 'Now Jessica Simpson is struggling and fighting for her life singing her biggest hit 'these boots were made for walking.' 'The epitome of cringe,' a third marveled. Others insisted she 'would never ever get a ticket to Hollywood had she auditioned' for American Idol's current judges, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie. 'I honestly don't understand how she's considered a professional vocalist?' another hater commented. Despite the fierce backlash, many fans defended Simpson as they pointed out they didn't 'hear any glaring errors' and she's about on par with 'the typical pop star vocalists [like] Katy Perry, Britney, Sabrina Carpenter, and several others.' 'She never will be a Mariah [Carey] or Whitney [Houston], but I doubt vast majority of her detractors (here and elsewhere )could do a better job,' one wrote on YouTube. On March 21, Simpson released her EP Nashville Canyon Part 1. Jessica dropped her last album 15 years ago - her Christmas album called Happy Christmas, which was released on November 22, 2010. Her other albums include: Sweet Kisses (1999), Irresistible (2001), In This Skin (2003), ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), A Public Affair (2006) and Do You Know (2008). Her return to music comes after her split from Eric Johnson. 'Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family,' she said to the outlet. Jessica hinted at their split for months - and Eric was spotted in November 2024 without his ring. 'Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic. This comeback is personal. It's an apology to myself for putting up with everything that I did not deserve,' she wrote as a caption on her Instagram post along with a snap of her in a recording studio. Eric and Jessica married in July 2014 after dating for four years; they met through a mutual friend in 2010. They welcomed three children together: daughter Maxwell Drew, 12, son Ace Knute, 11, and daughter Birdie Mae, five.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Simpson debuts shock new hair color and 'attitude' on American Idol... ahead of 45th birthday
transformed her look and debuted her changed appearance over the weekend to go with her new 'attitude.' On Sunday, the singer - who turns 45 in July - took to Instagram to share a video of herself with a fresh, new hairstyle while filming her surprise performance for season 23 of American Idol. She returned to the stage for her first TV appearance in 15 years, showing off a new hair color as she performed her recently released single Blame Me. The hitmaker — who made a surprise cameo in Kim Kardashian 's new legal drama — also performed her iconic hit song These Boots Are Made For Walkin alongside contestant Josh King during the season finale. For the pop star's long-awaited return, she slipped into a figure-hugging, bronze dress with sequins from head-to-toe and featuring a sexy, thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline. Before hitting the stage, she shared a sneak peek of her behind-the-scenes preparation as she walked into her trailer, surprising her 6.2 million Instagram followers with her new dye job. She returned to the stage for her first TV appearance in 15 years, showing off a new hair color as she performed her recently released single Blame Me In the clip, which she captioned 'American Idol Rehearsal,' she smiled and giggled as she posed alongside the sign on her trailer with her name on it. She sported oversize, square-shaped sunglasses and modeled a mustard yellow maxi dress paired with a black cardigan. She had a leather, woven tote bag in her hand as she made her way into her trailer to get ready for her performance. With her back facing the camera, she turned her head to showcase her newly dyed, trimmed and curled beach waves — a change from her usual, signature platinum blonde blowout. For her new look, Simpson enlisted her longtime friend, celebrity hair colorist Rita Hazan, to help her change her hair to a 'more natural' color, the salon owner told People. The hair colorist described the color as a 'desert sunset blonde,' comparing it to 'a kid on the beach' with sun-kissed highlights. Hazan also said that it took 'two hours' to complete the glossy and luscious dye job. In the end, SImpson 'loved' her new hair color, Hazan told the outlet. 'She was so happy to get a new look and switch it up. She always had a super buttery blonde. This time, we wanted something new and youthful.' Before hitting the stage, she shared a sneak peek of her behind-the-scenes preparation as she walked into her trailer, surprising her 6.2 million Instagram followers with her new dye job She sported oversize, square-shaped sunglasses and modeled a mustard yellow maxi dress paired with a black cardigan. With her back facing the camera, she turned her head to showcase her newly dyed, trimmed and curled beach waves — a change from her usual, signature platinum blonde blowout Hazan added that the change was perfect for Simpson, whose life has recently changed too ever since she separated from her husband Eric Johnson this year. The singer and the former NFL player, 45, were married for 10 years until they announced their split in January earlier this year. The former couple share three children — daughters Maxwell 'Maxi' Drew, 13, and Birdie Mae, five, as well as son Ace Knute, 11. 'I think it's a fresh and young vibe, but with confidence and a slight attitude to represent her mood,' Hazan said about the change that Simpson welcomed and debuted. This comes as Simpson made her long-awaited return to music after many years. She dropped her EP, Nashville Canyon: Part 1, in late March. Prior to that, she last released her holiday album, Happy Christmas, in 2010. She dropped a single titled Particles in 2021 but it was not a part of a record release, and she also released six new songs to accompany her 2020 memoir Open Book. Her last studio album with original music was Do You Know, which she dropped in 2008. Over the course of her illustrious music career, the actress dropped seven studio albums with her debut project Sweet Kisses in 1999. Up next, Simpson will be releasing the second part of Nashville Canyon. She recently revealed that the album is already in the works.
