Lorne Michaels Reflects on Ashlee Simpson's 2004 SNL Lip-Sync Mishap in Unaired 60 Minutes Clip

Michaels describes the incident as an unavoidable accident of live television, while Simpson shares her perspective on the controversy and its impact on her career.

• In a recently resurfaced unaired clip from 60 Minutes, Lorne Michaels addresses Ashlee Simpson's 2004 SNL lip-sync incident, describing it as an 'accident' and part of the nature of live TV.
• Simpson's lip-sync mishap occurred when the wrong audio track played during her second performance, leading her to awkwardly dance and exit the stage.
• Michaels, in his reaction, likened the incident to a sports game being rained out, emphasizing that some things are beyond control and that the show's reputation remained intact.
• Simpson, reflecting on the incident in a 2024 podcast, explained that she had lost her voice due to nodules and was pressured to use pre-recorded vocals despite her protests.
• The singer expressed that the experience taught her humility, personal strength, and the importance of standing her ground in difficult situations.

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