Jessica Simpson Made a very controversial return to perform on TV American Idol The finale after almost 15 years off.
Before decorating American Idol Simpson (now 44), the setting in May 2025, performed live on television at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held in New York City in November 2010. John Britt To perform a duet of “I’m going home for Christmas.”
Simpson wore a black coat dress that glowed with rhinestone decorations. She completed the look with black tights, boots and a fur scarf. Simpson also put her in a pinch of holiday cheers, wearing crystal snowflake earrings and hair clips. Britt was wearing his uniform by his side.
While on the chilly outdoor stage, Simpson belted the first part of the Holiday Ballad. Britt concluded the next part and applauded the crowd. Simpson gave him a smile of encouragement when Britt surprised the crowd. Simpson then delivered a big note of the song as the soldiers matched with the pop star. The crowd cried out in cheers as the song ended.
A few days before he took the stage in The Tree Lighting, Simpson appeared in PBS Special, explaining his involvement with the US Navy.
“Every year I go somewhere to visit the army. This year I went to the Persian Gulf and rode the USS Truman,” she explained. “I was able to sit and talk with many seafarers who sacrificed their lives for us every day.”
While there, Simpson had the idea of doing a holiday duet with one of the soldiers.
“Every time my holiday comes, I think about all the men and women who serve our country. I wanted to go out to the Persian Gulf and sing a song with one of the sailors,” she recalled. “I decided to sing ‘I’m home for Christmas.’ Because I know that every soldier and sailor there wants to be home with his family for Christmas. ”
Simpson’s performance with Britt was her last time on stage on TV for 15 years. Simpson made his comeback during the American Idol finale on Sunday, May 18th. Before you go to the stage, the host Ryan Seacrest It was noted that this was Simpson’s first television appearance in 15 years.
She sang her new track “Blame Me” and her iconic cover Nancy SinatraThe 1966 hit “These boots are made for Walkin.” Duke of Hazard Soundtrack. Simpson has joined the contestants Josh Kingwas eliminated at the beginning of the season.
The crowd gave Simpson a loud applause, but she confessed. Extra Considering her long break, she was extremely “tensive” about her on stage.
“Oh my god, I was almost dying…it was a really long time and the last time was a Christmas song, so that’s easy,” Simpson told the outlet after the episode. “So this is my new EP Nashville Canyon, pt. 1, In other words, pt. 2 It comes in the summer, but it was part of my soul and then I felt naked to sing the songs.