LeAnn Rimes is being bashed for her “too sexy” performance at the tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center Wednesday night.
Rimes sang I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas wearing a leather corset, leaving many infuriated that she would dress so inappropriately for the family-friendly event.
E! News remarked that both LeAnn Rimes and Mariah Carey took Christmas cheer a bit too far.
“LeAnn Rimes and Mariah Carey were among the stars who hit the stage for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting event in New York City on Wednesday night, and they were not shy about flaunting their curves in front of the thousands who gathered for the ceremony.
“LeAnn took the stage wearing a black bustier and form-fitting skirt with a high slit that revealed her black thigh-high stockings and an oversized coat that was falling off of her shoulders during the high-energy performance.”
Many viewers watching the ceremony later took to Twitter to vent their distaste at Rimes‘ choice of attire.
And why is LeAnn Rimes dressed like an escaped crack whore?? #RockCenterXMAS #OhWait pic.twitter.com/tHPCTrjcYR
— CASMF (@CASMF) December 4, 2014
LeAnn Rimes made me feel like I should send the kids out of the room for a tree lighting special. #LeatherConeBra pic.twitter.com/wuK6BWPkQN
— Chris Stigall (@ChrisStigall) December 4, 2014
After last night @leannrimes, I have to ask,Do you wear clothes around the house when kids are there? Do you even know what's Inappropriate?
— Little B*&%H (@sassylassee) December 4, 2014
Anyone else feel really uncomfortable watching LeAnn Rimes perform a seductive version of the Hippopotamus song last night? ^jm
— PRN Entertainment (@PRNtertainment) December 4, 2014
Wednesday’s wardrobe choice was quite a departure from the elegant dress she sported for Tuesday’s appearance on the Today Show.
Thank you @leannrimes for a lovely performance! pic.twitter.com/7AlCJNV9YA
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 2, 2014
The 32-year-old singer released the first of three holiday-themed EPs, One Christmas: Chapter 1. The album features traditional songs like Silent Night Holy Night and Blue Christmas, as well as I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.
It's #rockefeller tree lighting day!!!!! Can't wait!
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) December 3, 2014
Lol well, plans changed! I love this business, cracks me up! Cannot WAIT to perform tonight! #HIPPO #OneChristmasEP
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) December 3, 2014