Don’t look for Jessica Simpson when the Kennedy Center Honors are broadcast on CBS December 26.
Due to her flubbed attempt to pay tribute to honoree Dolly Parton with a rendition of the country legend’s hit song “9 to 5,” Simpson has withdrawn from the program (which was filmed December 3).
The former flame of Nick Lachey botched the lyrics when she originally performed the song live, then recorded it again for the broadcast show.
Ultimately, though, Simpson’s spokesperson, Cindi Berger, told the Associated Press after Simpson had viewed the tape: “She really wasn’t happy with her performance, and she did want it to be perfect for Dolly, who she idolizes.”
With that in mind, Jessica has bowed out. You can probably find her hiding out somewhere with John Mayer.