WATCH: “MLB owes the American people an apology,” Fans ROAST Ingrid Andress as national anthem singer’s performance gets brutally criticized on social media

Grammy-nominated singer Ingrid Andress’ national anthem at Home Run Derby gets heavily criticized by fans, while players on field find it hard to control laughter.

WATCH: “MLB owes the American people an apology,” Fans ROAST Ingrid Andress as national anthem singer’s performance gets brutally criticized on social media

Ingrid Andress [Image Credit: Rolling Stone]

The 2024 Home Run Derby night did not go as planned. Grammy-nominated singer Ingrid Andress botched her national anthem performance and received heavy criticism on social media. Her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”, unfortunately failed to wow the audience.

The higher notes with her shrill voice were described as one of the worst national anthems ever, while many recalled the past couple of artists’ such performances. The incident took place at Globe Life Field on Monday.

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Andress, a 32-year-old songwriter and singer, was not only nominated for a Grammy but also featured on the Billboard Hot 100. People did not expect such a performance from her at HR Derby. SI writer Alec Carr took to social media noting,

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I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life.
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Philadelphia Phillies Alec Bohm was even caught smirking on camera at Ingrid Andress’ rendition of the national anthem. While the audience started to catch up to her tone during the performance.

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Fans react to Ingrid Andress’ national anthem performance at Home Run Derby

Many present at Globe Life Field on Monday night recalled past botched performances of singers like Roseanne Barr, Carl Lewis, and Fergie. Alec Bohm’s smile could also be a call back to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game where pop singer Fergie’s performance had several NBA players suppressing their laughter.

Ingrid Andress [Image Credit: Rolling Stone]
Ingrid Andress [Image Credit: Rolling Stone]

Regardless, the audience clapped back to Ingrid Andress after the performance although a couple of boos could also be heard. Some even posted Donald Trump’s bleeding ear, as they noted, “Me rn”, while another X user penned, “@MLB owes the American people an apology for this one.”

Following Andress’ performance, Alec Bohm went on to hit 21 HRs in the first round of the Home Run Derby. He tied Cleveland Guardians Jose Ramirez for the top score to boost the night.

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