NBC Faces Backlash for Barely Airing Lindsey Stirling's Thanksgiving Halftime Show
The network showed only seconds of the violinist's Lambeau Field performance during the Packers-Dolphins game, frustrating fans and sparking criticism online.
- Lindsey Stirling performed during halftime of the Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins Thanksgiving game at Lambeau Field, but NBC aired only a brief clip of her show.
- Fans were upset that NBC prioritized other segments, including a feature on Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold, over broadcasting Stirling's performance.
- Social media erupted with criticism, with many comparing NBC's decision unfavorably to CBS and Fox, which aired full halftime shows during their Thanksgiving broadcasts.
- Stirling, a violinist and dancer with a massive online following, delivered a well-received performance for the in-stadium audience, blending music with choreographed movement.
- This is not the first time NBC has opted to limit coverage of a Thanksgiving halftime show, repeating a similar decision made during last year’s holiday broadcast.
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