"Fergie can rest forever"- Internet reacts as singer Loomis messes up national anthem live on air, cusses in viral video

Singer Loomis appeared on the Free and Equal Elections Presidential Debate on October 23, broadcast by C-SPAN. At some point during the evening, she sang the national anthem. However, she made a mistake, cussed, and asked to “go back.”

During the viral video, which was uploaded on Instagram by The Neighborhood Talk on October 25, she could be heard singing the song and then stopping it abruptly to say:

“I f*cked it up, I f*cked it up… Can I go back, can I go back please?... I got too nervous.”

Once the video went public, netizens took to the comment section of the video to react to the whole situation. One user said:

"Fergie can rest forever"

This was a reference to Stacy Ann 'Fergie' Ferguson, who received a lot of criticism for her too-slow and breathy rendition of the American National Anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, during an NBA All-Star game in 2018. Then, after social media fans criticized her performance of the song, the singer had to issue an apology.

Fans took to X to give their opinions and thoughts about Loomis's rendition of the national anthem.

Netizens reacted to the singer's performance (Image via Instagram /@theneigborhoodtalk)

Other netizens also compared her performance with that of Fergie's.

Netizens reacted to the singer's performance (Image via Instagram /@theneigborhoodtalk)

Additionally, many netizens joked about the whole thing. One said that she allowed the voices in her head to "come out," while the other said that Simon Cowell would have said it was "dreadful."

Netizens reacted to the singer's performance (Image via Instagram /@theneigborhoodtalk)

On the other hand, many netizens left constructive criticism. Some blamed the country for the situation, while others genuinely pointed out her mistake.

Netizens reacted to the singer's performance (Image via Instagram /@theneigborhoodtalk)

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More about the Free and Equal Elections Presidential Debate as singer Loomis messes up the national anthem during the event

Loomis was presented at the event (Image via Instagram /officialloomis)

The songwriter-singer's mistake happened after she appeared for the United We Stand performances held on October 23 at 8 PM EDT or 5 PM PDT at the Free & Equal Presidential Debate in Los Angeles.

Chase Oliver of the Libertarian Party, Randall Terry of the Constitution Party, and Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party were among the candidates dedicated to increasing voter choice during the discussion.

During the same, the topic of debate was whether the government should become much smaller, much larger, or completely reoriented toward Judeo-Christian ideals, whose part of beliefs is morality, justice, and fairness. All of the third-party candidates presented the arguments for their philosophies of governance.

Oliver outlined the fundamentals of libertarianism before applying them to specific situations. As per the Reasons’ October 24 report, he stated that Americans should minimize spending, sell federal land to reduce the national debt, avoid getting involved in foreign conflicts, and repeal zoning regulations to make housing more affordable. He further said,

"If you're not harming other people with your behavior, your behavior is perfectly acceptable and should not be regulated by the government or any other entity.”

According to the same source, Terry said that the people should drill for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to pay off the national debt and erect a wall along the northern border to keep the Canadians out. He also suggested consuming raw broccoli to treat cancer.

Stein argued that building a wall along the southern border would harm wildlife and disrupt natural ecosystems along the U.S.-Mexico border without effectively stopping drugs from entering through authorized "ports of entry." She also claimed that the Americans are reportedly stumbling into a larger conflict in the Middle East.

American singer Loomis, from Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, was invited to perform during the same. She is also a fashion and cosmetic stylist, songwriter, and performer associated with the renowned four-time Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, musician, and singer Bobby Ross Avila.

However, due to her actions at the event, she faces criticism. Loomis has not publicly commented about her mistake or netizens’ reaction after the event.