Singer Ingrid Andress is breaking her silence following her viral and highly-criticized rendition of the national anthem during Monday night’s Home Run Derby.
In a post to social media, Andress revealed she wasn’t sober during the song and now she’s seeking help.
“I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” she wrote in a statement on Instagram. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.”
She then went on to say “it was not me last night.”
“I apologize to MLB, all the fans and this country I love so much for that rendition,” she continued. “I’ll let ya’ll know how rehab is I hear it’s super fun.”
She ended the note by writing, “XO, Ingrid.”
The 32-year-old’s vulnerable post was met with words of encouragement.
“It takes guts to be this honest, we’re all proud of you and rooting for you,” wrote musician Gracie Val.
“We all know what an incredibly talented singer and musician you are,” wrote singer Meghan Patrick. “We also know what this job can do to the strongest of us… praying for your healing and peace. You got this.”
Last night, Andress performed a widely criticized a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which instantly went viral, with people picking it apart on social media.
Sports Illustrated writer Alex Carr posted on X, formerly Twitter, “I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life.”
