Where were you, Jess?
Jessica Mauboy was supposed to sing the national anthem before the Melbourne Cup yesterday.
But just 30 seconds before she was meant to go on stage, organisers were scrambling to find a replacement after Mauboy reportedly pulled out.
Luckily Mauboy’s back up singer Nadia Aya took the stage instead with only 30 seconds to warm up.
Mauboy’s representatives reportedly offered a vague explanation that “clothing and preparation” was the reason she disappeared, adding that the 26-year-old singer was “incredibly sorry,” according to The Australian.
According to Daily Telegraph, “This morning, radio 2GB king of talkback Alan Jones suggested Mauboy refused to wear shoes supplied by the official race sponsor Myer.”
Victoria Racing Club CEO Simon Love said: “We were very disappointed that Jessica Mauboy was on course and didn’t perform today. We were grateful that Nadia Aya could perform the national anthem ahead of the Emirates Melbourne Cup”.
Whatever the reason for her sudden exit, we’re sure there is a legitimate explanation. Jessica Mauboy is known to be a reliable professional at what she does and we hope that everything is okay.
In case you missed them, here are some of the best looks from the Melbourne Cup this year:
Top Comments
I don`t wanna sound like a bad loser but I sort of don`t mind seeing someone else sing the anthem! Do we always have to have Jess doing everything these days? Surely there`s other aust talent out there!
Mean Myer Micro Manage Mauwbray, Making Mayhem. Merde!
Seriously, if the girl turns up dressed nicely, in good shoes, and Myer want her to wear "their line" at the last minute, why wouldn't she get upset? Would you wear shoes some other person had thrust at you, risking toppling over in front of millions? Bad management by Myer by the sound of it, and good luck to Maubray.
They also ticked off international movie star and Oscar winner, and Guest, Hillary Swank, because she wore a dress that is also sold by David Jones, as well as Myer, and not one of their Exclusive Lines.
Lighten up Myer. You look like idiots.