Overview

• Ashlee Simpson-Ross discussed the fallout on the Aug. 21 Pod Meets World episode, saying the bullying after her SNL slipup was “insane.”
• In the Oct. 23, 2004 show, the wrong vocal track for “Pieces of Me” played before her second song, she briefly danced, then walked offstage.
• She told viewers at the time that an acid reflux flare-up affected her voice, which led to using pre-recorded vocals and fueled the backlash.
• She said the episode left her repeatedly assuring people that she performs live and described lasting personal strain alongside loyal fan support.
• She argued reactions are more fleeting now and noted her 2005 SNL return is hard to find online despite the 2004 clip remaining ubiquitous.