US EditionCarrie Underwood & Jessica Simpson Tease Future at 'American Idol' Finale
- Jessica Simpson returned to live television with two performances on the Season 23 American Idol finale on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
- Her comeback marked the end of a 15-year hiatus and occurred shortly after she released her first music project in years, an EP inspired by her divorce from Eric Johnson.
- Simpson performed her latest track "Blame Me" and revisited her 2005 version of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" in a duet with Josh King, an earlier season participant who was eliminated before the finale.
- She wore a metallic body-con dress with turquoise jewelry and accessories from her Jessica Simpson Collection, including gold platform heels soon to be sold on her website.
- The appearance drew mixed fan reactions but signaled Simpson's renewed music and television career, including a planned role in an upcoming Ryan Murphy series.
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“Absolute Train Wreck”: Jessica Simpson Brutally Roasted After First Live TV Performance In 15 Years
Jessica Simpson’s performance on American Idol had many viewers covering their ears. The country star took the stage during the show’s Season 23 finale on Sunday (May 18) for her first live performance in 15 years. She performed her new single Blame Me, as well as her 2005 rendition of Nancy Sinatra’s These Boots Are Made for Walking, alongside former contestant Josh King. Viewers shared their thoughts on the performance on social media. “I’m so…
Jessica Simpson Hits 'American Idol' Stage With First TV Performance in 15 Years
Jessica Simpson hit the “American Idol” stage on Sunday night’s season finale, where she made her first TV performance in 15 years. The Grammy-nominated singer took the mic wearing a shimmering gold dress and turquoise jewelry. First up, she sung her new single “Blame Me,” one of the tracks from her EP “Nashville Canyon, Part 1.” Next up, she brought up “American Idol” contestant Josh King to help her perform Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Mad…
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