Pink Blasts Critics Over Super Bowl National Anthem Performance

And no, that wasn't chewing gum in her mouth, alright?

Pink has hit back at her detractors, following her performance of the American national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl.

Prior to Justin Timberlake’s Halftime Show, Pink opened this year’s game with a rendition of the national anthem, though some viewers suggested her voice wasn’t quite as on point as it usually is.

Others picked up on the fact that it looked like she’d been captured on camera taking chewing gum out of her mouth immediately before she began singing.

INCREDIBLE.@Pink sings the National Anthem at @SuperBowl LII! #SBLII pic.twitter.com/xWgACgwNib

— NFL (@NFL) February 4, 2018

Pink has now addressed both of these claims on her official Twitter account, responding to one tweet (which has since been removed) suggesting she “sucked” with the message: “Yeah but [at least] I suck while singing our [country’s] national anthem, and you just suck by yourself on a dirty couch.”

She also pointed out that what she’d removed from her mouth was a throat lozenge, as she had been battling the flu, rather than chewing gum.

Yeah but altleast I suck while singing our countries national anthem, and you just suck by yourself on a dirty couch. #winning https://t.co/SfLQr9hVTq

— P!nk (@Pink) February 5, 2018

It was a throat lozenge

— P!nk (@Pink) February 5, 2018

The ‘What About Us’ singer also retweeted a message explaining that she’d been suffering from the flu in the lead-up to her performance, as well as posting a message of thanks to those who’d been wishing her well.

It was a throat lozenge. She’s had flu and obviously needed it to ease the pain. Despite being ill she turned up and did a great job. She deserves praise, not gutter journalism with no fact checking or sense of balance. @Pink #Pink

— Neil Saunders (@NeilRetail) February 5, 2018

All of your prayers and well wishes and candles got me through today. Thankyou so much for all the love and support. We ❤️ you. #SuperBowl2018 pic.twitter.com/1jbojyFjqc

— P!nk (@Pink) February 5, 2018

Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake’s Halftime Show was probably the most divisive in recent years, particularly after the spectaculars put on when Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Katy Perry have taken to the stage.

Despite much speculation, Janet Jackson confirmed on Sunday morning (4 February) that she would not be putting in an appearance, though JT did pay tribute to Prince, who is synonymous with Minneapolis, where the football game took place.

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