Kelsea Ballerini Claps Back at Pantsless Outfit Critics at CMT Awards

The country star responds to backlash over her fashion choice with a bold TikTok video, receiving widespread support from fans and peers.

Kelsea Ballerini confidently addresses criticism over her choice to wear a pantsless outfit during the 2024 CMT Music Awards, stating it looked hot.
The country singer hosted the event and performed in a gold bodysuit paired with black tights, sparking a mix of backlash and support online.
Ballerini's response to the controversy includes a TikTok video where she mockingly tells critics to 'shut up,' emphasizing she did not forget her pants.
Fans and fellow artists rally behind Ballerini, praising her fashion choice and calling her a 'pantsless QUEEN.'
This marks Ballerini's fourth and final time hosting the CMT Music Awards, a role she's embraced since 2021.