Have you ever come across the popular phrase that goes, ‘less is more’? Of course you have, as a human being, you can probably relate to the idea that it can be applied to many situations. However, there are also times when this approach doesn’t quite work out. Critics had a lot to say about the outfit worn by country singer Kelsea Ballerini when she hosted the CMT Awards in Austin on April 7th.
Reports indicate that Ballerini has hosted the event four times since 2021. On Sunday, she embarked on her first solo adventure, and let me tell you, she had quite the wardrobe dilemma. She managed to go through a whopping nine outfit changes throughout the evening. Of course, music awards ceremonies are known for their glitz and glam, as well as the occasional questionable wardrobe choices.
However, some people were taken aback when Ballerini donned a gold bodysuit that appeared to have nothing underneath. According to PEOPLE, the 30-year-old artist had recorded a fresh rendition of Love Me Like You Mean It prior to the awards show. She was seen wearing the stunning gold bodysuit and high heels mentioned earlier, and the performance was later played for the audience.
The singer seemed to fully embrace her no-pants moment, but just a day later she chose to address the online backlash. Kelsea recently addressed some comments made by others in a video on her TikTok channel. One person pointed out that she forgot her pants for her performance, to which Kelsea responded with a simple “Shut up.” “No, I didn’t.”
“Where are your pants?” another critic supposedly inquired. “Be quiet,” Kelsea reiterated. Supportive fans of the country music star were delighted by her clever comebacks, expressing their love in the comments section. One fan couldn’t help but express their awe at Kelsea’s stunning appearance tonight, exclaiming “LMAO, Kelsea, you look INCREDIBLE!” “Every outfit was absolutely on point,” another person commented.
“It looked absolutely stunning,” a third person commented, “you are flawless.”In the conclusion of this year’s show, Kelsea announced that it would be her last time hosting the event, after a total of 9 outfit changes throughout the evening. “This show has a certain vibe that just screams summer celebration,” Ballerini shared with PEOPLE. There’s a lively atmosphere backstage with everyone raising their glasses and popping into each other’s dressing rooms. I aim to exude that same energy both on screen and in person.