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Loomis ruined the national anthem at a third-party presidential debate.

Loomis ruined the national anthem at a third-party presidential debate.

One singer’s poor performance of the national anthem led her to ask for a redo mid-song.

Singer Loomis performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Free and Equal Elections Foundation presidential debate with third-party candidates on October 24.

Loomis performance started recording live broadcast. She successfully sang the first few lines of the song, but when she reached a higher note, she looked anxious and her voice became unbearable.

After trying to sing “And the Rockets Red,” Loomis said into the microphone, “I screwed up. I screwed up. Can I come back, can I come back please?”

However, someone behind the scenes notified her that the broadcast was live. She continued the song, but paused again after the lyrics and said, “I was too nervous.”

Loomis sings the national anthem
Loomis sings the national anthem live at a Free and Equal Elections Foundation debate.via C-SPAN

Online, social media users criticized the performance, with some comparing it to Viral version of Fergie from the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

“I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say ‘I screwed up’ twice during the anthem, but I could be wrong.” one person tweeted.

Loomis responded to some of the hate on her Instagram Story by sharing a video of herself singing well at performances.

“I swear I’m not that bad,” she wrote above one of the clips.

Loomis posts to his Instagram story after the national anthem. "I swear I'm not that bad" signature.
Loomis posts to his Instagram story after the national anthem.@officialloomis on Instagram

She also shared some fan posts. In one post, someone wrote in part: “Omg I love some @officialloomis they will never make me hate you “

In response, Loomis said: “It’s okay, those who know know, and those who don’t give a fuck .”

Loomis reposts fans' reactions to her performance of the national anthem.
Loomis reposts fans’ reactions to her performance of the national anthem.@officialloomis on Instagram