Singer Loomis apologizes for using multiple profanities during his performance national anthem At last week’s Free and Equal Elections Foundation Debate featuring third-party presidential candidates.

“When I realized I had done this, I panicked and cursed,” he said in an emailed statement to Fox News Digital. “I was very nervous, and at that moment you all saw what was happening. It was the National Anthem, my family was watching, especially my father, who is a veteran.”

“I didn’t mean it. But I was reacting in a raw, unfiltered way,” he added.

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Loomis told Fox News Digital that his “raw and unfiltered” nature led him to swear on air. (Shannon Laurine/Fr8qu8ncy)

He issued a larger apology on social media and explained the situation in more detail to his followers.

“I want to apologize to the amazing team at @FreeAndEqualElections, the incredible production team, and everyone who watched!” he wrote as the caption of a video in which he apologized on Instagram.

“I got there a little late and didn’t have a clear clue, which made me flustered when we went live! I know it wasn’t my best and I’m really sorry I didn’t hit the mark.”

Loomis explained on social media that he had “no clear clue” about his performance. (Shannon Laurine/Fr8qu8ncy)

Last Wednesday, Loomis was asked to perform”Banner decorated with starsLive C-SPAN broadcast of the debate between third-party presidential candidates. Featured in the debate included Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Libertarian Party candidate Chase Oliver, and Constitution Party candidate Randall Terry.

Loomis’ voice cracked as he tried to sing “And the red glow of the rocket”, which immediately embarrassed the singer.

“I f— figured it out. I d– figured it out. Can I come back? Can I come back, please?” he begged in a video this later went viral on social media.

Loomis was immediately informed by someone outside the frame that the performance was live, much to his obvious dismay. He then immediately continued his performance, but interrupted himself to explain that he was “nervous” before continuing.

Third-party candidates Jill Stein, Chase Oliver and Randall Terry participated in the debate. (Getty Images)

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“I take full responsibility on my part and ask that you do not use this incident to reflect on the artist I am and strive to be,” he wrote in the caption of his apologetic Instagram post. “I’m taking this as a lesson learned and can’t wait to come back even stronger!”

In the accompanying taped video, Loomis begged for forgiveness. “Please, please, please forgive me,” she said before dropping some advice. “Always turn lemons into lemonade and negatives into positives.”

“I’m taking this as a lesson learned and can’t wait to come back even stronger!” Loomis wrote. (@officialloomis Instagram)

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While some people online empathize with the singer’s situation, social media It broke out mainly with criticism of Loomis.

“Who chooses these talentless squeakers to butcher our National Anthem? Absolutely inexcusable and so disrespectful!!” One person complained.

Another said: “Too bad. No further explanation needed.”

“That was a terrible comment. I wish we could all go back,” another shared.

Fergie’s rendition of the national anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star game drew some laughs from players and the internet. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Others online referenced the pop singer Fergie’s famous national anthem My performance in the NBA All-Star Game in 2018, I was wondering if this was worse.

One person wrote: “And I don’t think anything could be worse than Fergie’s rendition of the US national anthem.” “I know Fergie is grinning from ear to ear somewhere right now because she no longer has the worst national anthem performance in history,” another said.

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Loomis’ voice cracked as he tried to sing “And the rocket’s red glow.” (Shannon Laurine/Fr8qu8ncy)

Loomis originally Pacoima, California. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with many Grammy-winning producers such as Timbaland, Bobby Ross Avila and Battlecat.