Jessica Simpson made her return to tv for the primary time in 15 years on Sunday evening (Could 18), as she carried out dwell on the Season 23 finale of American Idol.
The singer stepped out onto the stage in a shiny gold gown to carry out her new single “Blame Me.” The observe options on Simpson’s newest EP, Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1, which was launched on March 21. Host Ryan Seacrest confirmed it was Simpson’s first TV look in 15 years.
She then carried out a duet with contestant Josh King, who was eradicated earlier within the competitors. The pair carried out Simpson’s 2005 rendition of “These Boots Are Made For Walkin,’” a reimagining of the Nancy Sinatra basic. Simpson first recorded the observe to advertise her function within the 2005 Dukes of Hazzard remake.
Followers took to social media to share their feedback on Simpson’s efficiency, and the response was blended.
“Jessica Simpson she completely killed it!!” wrote one X consumer.
“I used to be wowed and stunned how unbelievable Jessica Simpson sounded. Raspy and holding tunes with angle. Superior! She regarded scorching. Josh was lame. Couldn’t sustain and didn’t know what to do. Thank God for his harmonica,” stated one other.
“#AmericanIdol Did we already know Jessica Simpson might sing? Sorry I don’t suppose I knew. 15 years- lady, why you hiding that reward?” one other added.
One other wrote, “Wow, I by no means knew she sounded so good dwell. She’s nonetheless acquired it and again on stage higher than ever.”
“Kudos to her for getting on that stage and having enjoyable. Individuals will at all times have one thing damaging to say. She appears nice,” stated one commenter.
Nonetheless, others weren’t so impressed, with one fan writing, “The Jessica Simpson Josh King American Idol efficiency could be essentially the most uncomfortable factor I’ve ever seen! Even the judges are cringing!”
Luke’s face throughout that Jessica Simpson efficiency is the epitome of cringe 😂 #AmericanIdol #americanidolfinale pic.twitter.com/VcPQiluN6p
— BEEZY GARNER (@Burke_Franklin_) Could 19, 2025
“She actually simply by no means discovered how one can use her voice. Good instance of pure expertise with horrible method,” stated one other.
“I used to be embarrassed watching Jessica Simpson’s efficiency,” one other added.
One commenter added, “I used to be trying ahead to see Josh & Jessica Simpson earlier than However I’m dissatisfied, Did Jessica loss Her voice??? She sounded terrible, Possibly they need to acquired Josh to sing with Billy Joel Or Elton John!!!”
“She doesn’t look or sound good. Rattling Jessica Simpson,” stated one other.
After releasing her new EP in March, Simpson took to Instagram to advertise the report, writing, “I sing as a result of I’m completely happy, I sing as a result of I’m free. His eyes are on the sparrow and I do know He watches me. God advised me I wanted to really feel the worry and do it anyway as I’m transferring into my reality whereas embracing the great thing about uncertainty.”
Simpson’s tv comeback tour is ready to proceed as final week it was revealed she may have a job within the upcoming Ryan Murphy authorized drama sequence All’s Truthful.
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