Kelly Clarkson and John Legend Face Backlash on “The Voice”
As judges on the popular singing competition show “The Voice,” Kelly Clarkson and John Legend are no strangers to sharing their thoughts and opinions. Their main role is to guide and coach their singers towards success, but recently they faced some backlash for offering criticism on a patriotic song without being asked.
During a performance of the iconic song “God Bless The USA” by Gyth Rigdon, Clarkson and Legend shared their views on the singer’s rendition. This sparked controversy among fans, leading to thousands of people expressing their disappointment on Twitter.
It’s important to acknowledge the current political and nationalistic tensions in the country when choosing such a patriotic song. Gyth intentionally made it challenging for the judges to critique his performance by incorporating red, white, and blue props on stage. Clarkson even joked in an interview, saying, “I feel like you can’t critique this song or you’re going to hell or something.”
However, despite the lighthearted comment, Clarkson didn’t hold back in her criticism. She acknowledged Gyth’s talent but expressed that it wasn’t her favorite vocal performance of his this season. She explained that the nature of the song, with its sustained notes and the need for unified singing, made it a challenging choice. Nevertheless, she admired Gyth’s decision to perform it because it clearly meant a lot to him.
John Legend echoed Clarkson’s sentiments, agreeing that it wasn’t Gyth’s greatest vocal performance but acknowledging the energy and emotion he brought to the stage.
Unfortunately, their opinions didn’t sit well with the general public. Fans took to social media to express their disagreement with the judges’ criticisms. This raises the question: Did Twitter go too far in their response to these vocal judges’ comments?
We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Do you think the criticism was warranted, or did the backlash go too far? Let us know in the comments!
