Ashlee Simpson, Lorne Michaels
SNL 50: Lorne Michaels on That 2004 Ashlee Simpson/Lip-Sync Incident
SNL creator Lorne Michaels reflects on the lip-syncing incident from 2004 musical guest Ashlee Simpson as part of the "nature of live TV."
Lorne Michaels Explains Ashlee Simpson’s Infamous
In a follow-up interview that aired during the Oct. 31, 2004, episode of 60 Minutes, Michaels confirmed that he’d been unaware that Simpson intended to lip sync, but brushed off criticism. “Life goes on,” he said, “And the great part about Saturday Night Live is there’s always next week.”
Lorne Michaels reacts to Ashlee Simpson “SNL” lip-sync debacle in unaired 2004 clip: 'There's just egg out there now'
"I think accidents happen. I think that's the nature of live television," Michaels can be heard telling "60 Minutes" journalist Lesley Stahl in the clip.
Lorne Michaels Explains Ashlee Simpson’s Infamous “SNL ”Lip-Sync Fiasco in Unaired “60 Minutes” Clip: 'Accidents Happen'
Following her SNL performance, Simpson explained that she had been suffering from an acid reflux flare-up which had caused her to lose her voice at the time. The singer, now 39, reflected on the incident earlier this year during a February appearance on the Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen podcast.
Lorne Michaels reacts to Ashlee Simpson’s ‘SNL’ lip-sync disaster in unaired clip: ‘There’s just egg out there now’
A resurfaced unaired clip shows “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels reacting to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 lip-sync disaster.
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