Top 20 Stars Who Destroyed Their Careers on Live TV

All it took was one moment on live TV, and the careers of these stars were destroyed. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 20 stars who destroyed their careers on live TV. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most memorable public figures who ruined their careers with a controversial remark or appearance on live television, even if they made a comeback later. Our countdown includes Paula Deen, Jamie Kennedy, Milli Vanilli, Mariah Carey, and more! Do you remember watching any of these live? Let us know in the comments below!
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[@Snowwinterie]

where is Chris rock slap that should be on the list

[@carolharris2357]

Sinead O'Connor was cut out on the West coast so we couldn't see it live.

[@IloveMLBtheshow]

Hollywood does not take swearing and nudity seriously nowadays they do whatever the fuck they want

[@mauricebrocklehurst2358]

I hear the Chinese have just brought out female robot partners maybe will Smith should get one but in his case the robot would probably end up controlling him. The Janet Jackson incident was just an unfortunate mistake it's not her fault and didn't deserve what she got but Steven seagal deserves everything he gets the most horrible narcissistic actor in history

[@mauricebrocklehurst2358]

@Snowwinterie what are you talking about the will Smith and Chris Rock slap was on the list unless there's another slap that i don't know about

[@SidneyMosley]

Janet really didn't deserve the amount of negative backlash that came her way while Justin's career basically skyrocketed afterwards...

[@Harmthuria]

That’s the U.S. for ya. Show all the violence you want in movies, even kids movies can have violence, but when bodies are shown, a woman will be scolded far more than a man will be. This was just ridiculous.

[@iamcyberface]

It's because she's black. That wouldn't have happened to someone like Taylor Swift if that happened to her but hey 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Jman417]

True. I love penny from good times

[@KingOfGaymes]

And he didn’t even try to help her, he sucks

[@KingOfGaymes]

@@Harmthuria yeah and Justin did it, yet Janet got in trouble.. America hates women and that made it clear..

[@mrwonderful2081]

The only one I disagree with is Steve Harvey. He’s doing just fine.

[@Robot666House]

Agreed it didn't affect him at all

[@jaylene.turner6524]

So is Janet Jackson. She had several hit songs and albums after that.

[@victoriabaldwin4821]

Yes he is, he own up to his mistake right away

[@jessereiter328]

sounds like the real problem is social media!

[@bennymora3086]

I can see that.

[@coreymulvey6141]

I gotta say, regarding the Martin Short interview, that to keep talking about your dead wife like that, simply to avoid another person embarrassment, shows an inhuman level of selflessness and class.

[@mosaicowlstudios]

Steve Harvey owning up to the mistake IMMEDIATELY afterwards, right on the air, took all the blame and owned it--he's doing just fine. A lesson for us all, if you ask me 👍😍

[@jesuszamora6949]

Yep. It's easier to fess up immediately.

[@missaniebananie6473]

Jenny Slate, John Travolta, and Steve Harvey all just made human mistakes. We have all accidentally dropped an F bomb, butchered a pronunciation, and misread something. Their careers should not end because of those things and they have been largely unaffected in the long run because of them. Shit happens, laugh it off, admit the mistake, and keep it pushing like they did! Proof that small mistakes don’t need to be career enders

[@RedRobin6543]

After all it was just an accident

[@animalyze7120]

He totally Rock starred that moment, no one can blame for a mistake and owning up without being asked.

[@donaldmacarthur]

Martin Short is an absolute class act with how he handled Kathy Lee's blunder. Kudos Mr Short ❤

[@will.a.benjamin]

Martin Short is the best!

[@ccdogpark]

He did what any normal person would have done. Even Will Smith could have gotten that one right in similar circumstances.

[@frankoz4441]

Martin Short made fun of the mentally challenged and he was lauded.Sinead 'O'Connor speaks prophetic truth about hidden abuses in the catholic church and now her career is over.Too soon, or are some social problems not as serious than thoughtless laughter?

[@ccdogpark]

@@frankoz4441 Your explanation of why her career is over, couldn't be more wrong, genius.

[@problemimentali]

He seems such a nice guy IRL

[@cakes3958]

I’m so glad Janet Jackson recovered from this. She’s an icon and deserves all her flowers.

[@gloriadiaz6400]

The incident pissed me off. Timberlake was the one who exposed her.

[@gandalainsley6467]

@@gloriadiaz6400 But she was the one who was exposed. If Justin got his clothes ripped off , same thing would have happened to him . Honestly you could blame it all on the person who had the idea of doing it in a first place .

[@gloriadiaz6400]

@@gandalainsley6467 I know she was exposed. But she didn't rip her jacket off. Justin did. But yeah, stupid idea, whoever thought of it.

[@michellerosejacksoncomedy]

I love that sister to death. I never hate my own people.

[@danhoey5885]

Janet didn’t do any thing wrong at all omg Sharon Tate use to jump in a pool and her top would fall off same with Jane Mansfield

[@saymynameice-zen-berg511]

Martin Short is one class-act. Just gained mad respect for him.

[@jenniferferguson1517]

Justin sings “I’m gonna get you naked by the end of this song” and then rips Janet’s dress, and it’s Janet’s fault? How?

[@ladydeliriumlyriumstone357]

So apparently there was supposed to be some like red plates that were supposed to cover her breast but those also got ripped away

[@kierenmoore3236]

It was obviously planned/choreographed … I guess, because Janet agreed to do it - and otherwise, it wouldn’t have happened. Though, JT should be in as much trouble by the same token …

[@susanwhite7474]

It was clearly planned - several witnesses ratted her out

[@Ranger1PresentsVirtualRealms]

She was wearing a tearaway costume and knew perfectly well what was supposed to happen. That said, it should have been considered offensive by both of them... certainly not something for children watching at home to see.

[@SandorSoptei]

@@Ranger1PresentsVirtualRealms She denies this. I also think she says that it was meant to be torn away but they were not supposed to ACTUALLY do it live. Which makes it even more dumb. So yea the backlash was deserved for both, but canceling her whole career afterwards? Thats messed

[@thetallman9531]

When you know what really happened with Mili Vanilli it's actually tragic. They were basically puppets for their record company and took all the heat when it fell apart. Fabriz couldn't take it and ended himself. R.I.P What's sadder is that they could actually sing, but the company only wanted them for their looks.

[@slinkbradshaw8674]

Yeah they were just kids who wanted become stars...the perfect tool for a record company

[@justfadingaway]

It was Rob Pilatus that died, not Fabrice Morvan.

[@thetallman9531]

@@justfadingaway my bad. I get 'em mixed up.

[@funmilayotijani3119]

I watched a really good documentary on them here on KZbin and it's obvious those guys were really not at fault

[@dracaryssnow6973]

The worst, is that this producer was known to do this. And they aren’t the only “ group” who had faces while someone else sang. It ruined them

[@brodaforlife]

I still don’t understand why some musicians still try to lip sync despite the number of times it has spectacularly backfired and damaged a lot of musicians careers

[@cleverusername9369]

Nobody has every accused Ashlee Simpson of being intelligent or talented.

[@KingOfGaymes]

Cuz it’s easy

[@fromthehaven94]

Even Mariah Carey has fallen victim to live performance miscues. And she has one of the best voices.

[@moustachemoe]

Some networks and venues actually require it but I think it’s usually a decision by managers and labels rather than the artist. More performances are lip synced than most would guess. But there’s also the element of vocal fatigue and illness. The options are to give a garbage performance or lip sync when 99.9% of the time they go off without a hitch. Then there are singers who have elaborate dance routines. It’s next to impossible to sound one’s best and do the dances. If they’re famous for their dance moves too, they are def lip syncing during their live performances.

[@Bronwyn031]

Because in the olden days live vocal processing was still in its infancy. You would need a Mix engineer just off-stage processing everything in real time. Most live TV performances and concerts would just use the pre-recorded studio version processed vocals. Some performers will actually sing along with the vocal track but many just lip sing. When you see a performer dancing about like crazy and running around the stage waving their arms and hyping up the crowd... THAT'S A VOCAL TRACK you're hearing. You'd naturally be out of breath from doing all of that and your vocal performance would suffer. There is ALWAYS a difference in the Dry (un processed) vocal track and the Wet (processed) vocal rack of any song. This is why the Live version of a favorite song just sounds like crap as compared to the studio version. I'd even go as far to say that many record labels probably mandate the use of vocal tracks during live performances to uphold the studio integrity of the song for continued listener expectations and record sales.

[@Sarasdad91]

You've got to hand it to Martin Short. He handled Kathy's screwups like a pro. What a guy. And Steve Harvey, took responsibility for his mistake, and made no excuses for it.

[@gutterpunk4203]

Sinead O'Connor did nothing wrong, she was taking a hardline stance against pedophilia in the catholic church, it was a powerful statement that deserved applause, but instead was met with threats and the downfall of a talented musician's career. RIP Sinead, your music and your message touched my life

[@OkieTeacher918]

She knew she was gonna get backlash but was trying to bring light to crimes that have consistently been swept under the rug.

[@B.I.D_Group]

Balls!!

[@jfilesgraphics]

I had her back in that regard. She was simply exposing the truth. Mainstream media is just too chicken to back up the facts.

[@millamaya]

What she did was very wrong.

[@animalyze7120]

Truth, Sinead was way before Her time and totally real. The brain washed Religious hypocrites were the ones that assassinated Her career.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I felt bad for Janet Jackson. It took her many years to recover after the Superbowl.

[@DALWAG]

@@DJay137 wow…

[@DALWAG]

She didn’t deserve the hate when she wasn’t the one who tore off her costume…

[@Batman-lg2zj]

It wouldn’t her fault

[@rickeykoga2312]

I remember seeing it live and I was always confused by why she was blamed for her body being exposed. She didn't do it on purpose and wasn't even the one who whipped it out. Janet was awesome in the 90s, I miss those days

[@societyizbroken9723]

Still a pretty nice "wardrobe malfunction" if I do say so myself. 😏

[@rommy143]

Fergie killed that National Anthem - literally! 😂

[@Xx-po1fu]

LOL, that not a National Anthem, it's a National Lie. The man who wrote it was a slave owner for 43 years, it was the land of slavery and home to over a million slaves.

[@shaylovemusic3373]

I laughed out loud! Never heard anything so terrible 😂

[@marcothommen2484]

Enrico Pallazzo, anyone?

[@gewglesux]

frank drebin!!@@marcothommen2484

[@ChrisSuswal-de9tj]

Great Naked Gun reference!

[@AdiTwriteon]

Sinead O’Connor was right and the world turned their back on her.

[@Pepespizzeria1]

I agree but she wasn't very well and didn't do herself any favours

[@bryanmcneil9872]

You’re telling me Steve Harvey could have just let the mistake go? And chose to expose himself? That’s kind of admirable honestly.

[@Footy_Fan]

I've long been a fan of Martin Short. I have a tremendous amount of love and respect for him now, as well. That had to be so difficult to sit and joke his way through. So many celebrities are divas, and would have made a big scene and stormed off. This shows the strength of this man's character.

[@marleeglenn1945]

I know, I love him. Martin Short, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and Chevy Chase were a big part of my childhood! I still love watching Martin as Jiminy Glick! You can see the pain on his face in this clip 🥺 He was able to forgive her though. That's a decent man.

[@kevinkelley3906]

All that frickin wine she drinks.

[@dandyirishplay]

Just goes to show, between this and others, that people like KLG aren't true journalists... if you are, you do your darn homework on those you interview.

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

This feels more like a “celebrity screw up” video rather than a “celebrities destroyed their own careers” list as most of the famous people mentioned either bounced back in success or suffered little to no ramifications.

[@linkjones4535]

It's called Click Bait.

[@sladestryder5264]

Exactly

[@will.a.benjamin]

Yeah annoying how WM sometimes twists their video titles.

[@baileypooh1]

Well, Will Smith has been banned from the academy awards for 10 years.

[@Tee1312Jay]

Exactly, most of them did great ot continue to do great to this day.

[@maxeddie1789]

Watchmojo: “destroyed their careers” Also watchmojo: “luckily afterwards she became a household name”

[@StupidSega]

Sinéad O'Connor is a legend for many reasons, including her appearance on SNL. Hero!

[@aps-pictures9335]

She’s also dead… might be why she hasn’t had a hit…

[@B.I.D_Group]

💯 X a billion

[@Carter_0326]

Yes, what happened at the paegant with Steve Harvey was awful, but he admitted he made a mistake and took responsibility for his actions. What more could you ask for? He was very professional about it. For him to get mocked and sent death threats is horrible. He literally handled it with class and dignity.

[@gurvmlk]

Just the fact that he stepped back out to correct the mistake, and take responsibility for it proves he's probably a bigger man than any of those who judged him for the mistake.

[@Carter_0326]

@@gurvmlk exactly. Thanks for understanding.

[@LenasSun]

​@@gurvmlkindeed

[@clothilde1623]

Steve was sent _death threats_ ?! Wtf man. Like you said, he made a simple mistake and then did everything within his power to rectify it as soon as humanly possible, as well as voluntarily taking all responsibility. He was also clearly distressed and guilt-ridden. What more did people want?? His blood?! I’m not American so don’t know much about Mr Harvey, but I gained a helluva lot of respect for him as a human being, an honest man and a professional after seeing that entry on the list. To hear he was subjected to such abuse is just awful. Poor Steve. 😔

[@wojtek1765]

That Janet Jackson cancellation always pissed me off. Like she got the full blame and cancelled .yet Justin Timberlake got off Scott free

[@johnnycaruthers7180]

Why was she wearing that nipple ring if the whole thing wasn't planned?

[@PeterZeeke]

Wasn’t it planned?

[@funtimes7757]

@@PeterZeeke it was totally planned

[@mylespando5192]

She literally had a sticker over her tit because they knew they were gonna do it

[@gloriadiaz6400]

@@funtimes7757 She didn't rip her own jacket open, Justin did.

[@ankylosaruswrecks3189]

I love Howard Dean's scream! He was excited and genuine.

[@CynthiaColes47]

And the DNC missed out on his 50-state plan which would have yielded Hillary Clinton the electoral college count that she needed to win.

[@krampusthestoryteller1416]

Howard Dean and Janet Jackson really didn't deserve to have their careers ruined over what they did get ruined for.

[@katiezee2]

I never understood why Howard Dean's spontaneous exuberance of the moment was 'wrong' ! Why ? I thought it was an honest & refreshing reaction

[@angelicabutterfly1794]

Especially considering what they let slide today!

[@feraltaco4783]

Right?! He was feeling passionate about about what he was saying. Good Lord some of the things that get said and done but go ignored now....... 🤦‍♀️ Unfortunately as soon as I heard that come out of his mouth I immediately knew he was going to get crucified for it.

[@PaulyGutes]

I feel like "destroyed" was a strong word for this video. Most of these stars maybe suffered some slight humiliation but still went on to have incredibly successful careers.

[@DarkLorddReviews]

Will Smith: KEEP MY CAREER'S NAME OUT YOUR F**KING MOUTH!!!!

[@frankcortes6852]

WatchMojo: You need to go “whooosaaa” 🧘🏾‍♂️

[@dee-zz]

It was a youtube comment joke

[@DarkLorddReviews]

@@dee-zz Will Smith: KEEP MY CAREER'S NAME OUT YOUR F**KING MOUTH!!!

[@dee-zz]

@@DarkLorddReviews Okay I'm going to

[@queenofcheap6310]

@@dee-zz 😂

[@sajamor0811]

Milli Vanilli in my opinion weren't so much villains as victims. They genuinely did want to sing on their songs and were under the impression they would. However, because they weren't native or fluent in English they were used - against their will - as the pretty faces of other people's voices. They were put in a no win situation of either being frauds or in all sorts of trouble with their label if they did come clean. Milli Vanilli were hardly the first act fronted by people who didn't sing the songs, either. They just became scapegoats because as Grammy winners they were seen as more serious musicians than the likes of Tight Fit or Lipps Inc. When the net result was somebody's life being ended by their own hand I don't think they were the one with a lot to answer for!

[@darryanslayton8171]

I was little when Janet Jackson got her headlight exposed lol I still remember seeing that uncensored. But even at like 6 years old I thought it wasn't cool how they treated her

[@slinkbradshaw8674]

My God, that Martin Short one made me so sad. I couldn't imagine being able to hold it together like he was.

[@gurvmlk]

I imagine being an actor probably helps. They play pretend for a living, so it's probably a lot easier for them to roll with the punches than the average person in that sort of situation. Not saying it was easy, but no doubt made easier by that fact.

[@rachele3334]

I almost cried just watching the clip! For crying out loud, Kathy. Take five minutes to catch up on the basics of the person you are interviewing. 😢

[@jules-yi8rn]

Kudos to Martin Short for keeping it in for Kathy Lee. It was an honest mistake but I can only imagine what was going through his mind...

[@danielphillips6195]

Not an honest mistake. Poor research. She did the exact same thing to Jackson Brown talking about his deceased little brother.

[@uno3863]

Definitely 🙏🏽

[@alliemarie3539]

She did? That's really sad. Makes me wonder if she even did it on purpose.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

The biggest take away from this video is, avoid SNL

[@chriscarpenter3370]

at least Steve Harvey handled the situation professionally

[@RJiiFin]

And the production team apparently wanted to correct the thing next day in the papers? Harvey showed 100% class, honesty and balls to go out there and just say "guys, I fucked up".

[@chriscarpenter3370]

@@RJiiFin and that's one of the reasons people still have respect for him. still an awesome dude.

[@serenasorensen6734]

I remember watching Sinead O'Connor tear up that picture. Anyone watching knew she was going to face backlash. It was a smear campaign by the Catholic Church, pure and simple. If she had done that recently, she'd be applauded for speaking out.

[@dellahicks7231]

And I think most people were watching in anticipation of her doing something during her performance, and she delivered!

[@jr75848]

I really don't know why they cancelled Sinéad O'Connor, I mean cuz she ain't wrong about the child abuse done by Catholic priests or any other religions. All of that has been brought to light in recent years. I stand by Sinéad's decision.

[@davidwoolfolk8555]

Agreed friend.

[@aj42k]

@@jr75848 Because back in the day, the church was supposed to be safe unlike the streets. Remember this was the early 90s NOT 2022. Back then, people were more strict and very disciplined. Now this is whole different world. If you never been to a church, you would never understand. Just remember something kids, it isn't just priiests that do pedophilia. Please do NOT assume only Catholic priests do this. There are more professions and jobs that are huge on pedophilia & not just only men either or religion rated at all. Atheists, gay people and women can be pedophiles too. Unfortunately the media hype and comments are different to women pedophiles than to men pedophiles. I don't care if you are a man woman transgender gay black blue green yellow orange red white polka-dotted, whatever. If you plead guilty or have been proven guilty in a court of law for pedophilia, you deserve to die without any excuses or exceptions. Like all other felons (murder, rape, molestation, etc) you do have 5 years to prove your innocence when locked up. If you decide to not appeal or your 5 year time limit is up once your sentence starts on the day, the hour, the minute, and the second you are put in your cell, you should be sentenced to death immediately. Whether pleading guilty or proven guilty of pedophilia in a court of law a pedophile is a pedophile. Here are the professionals that are infested with confirmed pedophilies Teachers, Military Soldiers, Cops, Actors, Lawyers, Politicians, Musicians, can I name more. Do NOT EVER Put Priests as the Only Ones who do pedophilia.

[@recessional5560]

Because everyone is finally so woke now, like you! 🎊 🎉 🎇

[@MrNash1991]

Bruh the way Ashley Simpson danced after she got exposed had me dead 😂😂

[@lordybelance3410]

Lol so weird 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@qwertyJ94]

John Travolta one still cracks me up. Poor Janet...and Justin went on to having a thriving career never speaking up for her..

[@Terahnee]

The John Travolta one - as soon as I saw his face I knew what it was, of course, but that didn't stop me from physically cringing knowing it was coming. That was just so...

[@daganocana9347]

The SNL with Seagull was the most unintentionally hilarious skit ever

[@luisreyes1963]

Steven "Son Of Russia" Seagal was such a lousy SNL guest, he probably had Lorne Michaels begging for another appearance by Buck Henry.

[@well1012]

@@luisreyes1963ukrainian bot

[@conanedigawa9860]

Janet Jackson wasn't fair. It was a bad stunt gone wrong and they let her take all the fall. While Justin was the angel in the whole thing

[@ranielmillona1270]

None was guilty justin wasnt suppose to rip janets dress

[@thetallman9531]

It wasn't even a stunt, mostly just a bad costume

[@KingOfGaymes]

@@ranielmillona1270 so Justin was guilty then..

[@ranielmillona1270]

@@KingOfGaymes it was an accident it wasnt suppose to be ripped

[@TINKERB121]

@@ranielmillona1270 Yes he was. Janet has said so in every interview. Just look up the USATODAY 2018 article on what happened. Janet had her bustier tailored to be removable that weekend by Marcello Garzon. You can literally see the snaps on her costume, it was choreographed.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Justin Timberlake unintentionally destroyed Janet Jackson's career at the Superbowl.

[@kyladent6302]

Right I feel like that wasn't her fault and I really am glad she was put in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@chrisrj9871]

In a just world, the phrase "wardrobe malfunction" alone would have damaged Justin's career more than Janet's exposure.

[@vrriody14teenlightworkbruv48]

while janet jacksons was black listed for showing a nipple, harvey weinstein was sexually assaulting his interns and assistants and the women had every opportunity to report him, but didnt.

[@Harmthuria]

No he didn’t. It was planned, rehearsed, and the aftermath was overly dramatic.

[@KingOfGaymes]

And he didn’t try helping Janet at all afterward

[@gallimore812]

It really sucks that so many of these mistakes were just normal real life human mistakes anyone could make. The fact that these peoples,' careers were ruined just shows what entitled unforgiving , assholes we as the public can be. It's ridiculously mind blowing ; but what happened to Janet J was by far the worse ! I'm glad she is getting the dues and respect she deserves!

[@tattooedman42]

The court of public opinion is the most brutal court you can ever be in.

[@dmf1301]

I agree. People are far too harsh on other people sometimes. As if any one of the haters are totally perfect! 😞

[@lndsyg]

I love these because it truly shows EVERYONE makes mistakes and no one, especially celebrities, is perfect 🤣

[@JVenger]

Yeah, Ashlee Simpson really killed her career in the most entertaining way.

[@mkleejr34]

Her career died but she married into music royalty when she married Diana Ross son so its not completely over.

[@gigigiseleworld]

@@mkleejr34 She actually had a pretty decent voice... That display of boofoo.. cost her big time .

[@alexkrycek3359]

Any other show but Saturday Night LIVE…

[@007Julie]

I remembering watching that live, and I was like WTH??

[@jimmymelendez1836]

I remember seeing that mishap and I was like, What did I just see? And then she threw her own band under the bus.

[@AzureRoxe]

That moment when we have someone getting destroyed because his song was "raunchy", but now we got people like Bad Bunny and Nicky Minaj.

[@cthulhutheendless1587]

And there are raunchier artists than they…

[@_AZBT_ASHUTOSHKUSHWAHA-vm3fh]

Nicky Minaj miley Cyrus and cardi b stallions videos are age appropriate soft porn videos with some singing in it. They are confusing freedom of expression with explicit actions on music videos

[@brandonlykins2419]

and performing wap on award shows, so backwards. I say don't censor anything. it's ridiculous

[@sksksksksk7570]

Mariah bounced back after this incident.. She had a #1 best seller book, an album,broke Spotify records and AIWFCIY just hit #1 for 8 weeks

[@cinemascars]

That's not David Spade, that's Bob Odenkirk.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Will Smith destroyed his own career, but Jada Pinkett destroyed Will Smith as a person.

[@joshuaveal7013]

His career is far from destroyed

[@nancygonzalezgarcia8701]

Jada destroyed Will’s career, and subsequently, the legacy of the Smiths

[@nestorsifuentesaguirre2722]

@@nancygonzalezgarcia8701 And repairing it might be impossible

[@8523wsxc]

That guy has pretty much always been a broken weirdo.

[@thetevinator7083]

NAILED. IT.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

"I had to give you a career to destroy it." *- Eminem*

[@wojtek1765]

One of his best diss tracks from the 🐐

[@LynnE507]

18:34. I love how that older gentleman behind Howard Dean is on board with his enthusiastic speech.😂😂😂

[@gurvmlk]

The craziest thing about this is how petty it goes to show people can be when it comes to judging others. I'll never understand how years or decades of successes can be tarnished by only one mistake. Like people expect celebrities to not be human, and therefore devoid of fault, otherwise said celebrity is a monster.

[@roba4295]

Martin Short is awesome! A professional, entertaining and compassionate artist likely, understanding that Gifford wouldn't be doing her own research, handled his own hurt and embarrassment, while doing his Canadian best, to protect her from any of the embarrassment that he was currently suffering.

[@tetherball34]

Steve Harvey is forgiven and still so watchable.

[@007Julie]

It was a "scandal" for like a week and then everybody moved on and continue to watch Family Feud like they should. Steve is a great talented man who made a mistake, nobody was hurt, case close.

[@aj42k]

NAKED GRANDMA

[@tetherball34]

@AJ 42K And? Thanks for ratting your own self out and letting the rest know who to report, you granny chaser!

[@jeremywilliams5141]

Yep. He still hosts Family Feud and has his morning radio show so it was no big deal that night.

[@qwertyJ94]

Yes, it was a human error. Lol still so embarrassing though, especially for Miss Philippians

[@allpetfoodssupercentrehami7533]

All the support to Sinead O`Connor , God bless.

[@j_w_i_]

Hi! Long time fan of the videos, just one gripe. Try running a de esser on your vocals :) they are a little painful to listen to haha

[@cleverusername9369]

I still love Howard Dean's ridiculous scream. YEAAAHHHH

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Me too!! They made such a big deal out of that!!🙄

[@humanityinperil7539]

It's funny 😁

[@JprimeWorld]

Including David Spade and then you show Bob Odenkirk really lmao

[@Harbinger28567]

It takes years to build up and establish ones career and reputation but only seconds to tear it down.

[@robertweltonsworldofanimat4525]

Not too many people would own up to such a humiliating mistake. If anything, this instance makes me respect Steve Harvey even more.

[@toni929ann]

I genuinely feel sorry for Steve Harvey. He rarely feels embarrassment, but you can just see it in that clip. Honest mistake, though. At least he's still going strong

[@ThomasBoyce5000]

Ashley did the "my career is over" shuffle

[@mosaicowlstudios]

Ashley's career was over before it began. The record company (I think she was on Geffen), producers, and even MTV (I think, maybe another network) tried so hard to force it and create a star from someone who only ever had average vocal talent, if that. A group of people worked to try and make her famous and they had a built-in starter fan base and automatic media coverage because of her older sister's career. She wasn't ever gonna make it. It was Rebecca Black and "Friday" but with even more money and more industry people behind the effort. Poor girl. Quite embarrassing. But I'm pretty sure she's doing alright.

[@lordybelance3410]

I just raid on Wikipedia that she couldn't sing live because she had acid reflux disease

[@lorirussell6679]

@@mosaicowlstudios Did you know that Diana Ross is her mother in law?

[@mosaicowlstudios]

@@lorirussell6679 Great news! Now she has someone in her life with TRUE talent and a real career, who can guide her not to try and be something she isn't for the fame (or because a bunch of old dudes at MTV corporate thought it would make $$).

[@CashelOConnolly]

R.I.P SINEAD,MY FELLOW IRISH COMRADE. YOU WERE PROVED RIGHT ALL ALONG! YOU ARE WITH SHANE NOW, NOTHING COMPARES 2 U 😢🇮🇪☘️💚

[@blackbeautythrives2622]

Bro when family guy did the Ashley Simpson one I dieeeed 😂😂

[@man-solo89]

Ashley Simpson always has my dying with the lil dance she did lmao 🤣 😂 💀 😭 😆

[@janeiljohnson7925]

Steve Harvey made a mistake. As soon as he realized, he promptly admitted it, took full responsibility, and apologized. You could see he was very sorry for what he did. What more can you ask for? Everyone makes misrakes. Not everyone takes responsibility. Especially in today's world. I think he's wonderful!❤️❤️😛 Funny and warm, and has a good character aura around him. Thanks for letting me share!

[@dixinormeus]

That intro😂🤣👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@michaeal67]

22:30 This clip is actual recent clip of the singer who survived and made a solo career, he actually sings it, it's not playback. Her actually learned how to sing to defy the odds and be an artist. Very respectable man. Please do your researches...

[@arrow_of_ravenclaw5155]

I thought the 2022 Oscars couldn’t get worse. Then… you know. I gave up on watching it after the wdtab performance but I watched someone’s reaction and the guy was stunned

[@silashurd3597]

Are we really still talking about the whole Will Smith and Chris Rock thing?

[@frankcortes6852]

🐄🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛

[@messinalyle4030]

I came here thinking that by this point, there would be enough "WatchMojo is milking the Will Smith incident for all it's worth" comments to play a drinking game. But I was disappointed. Looks as though by now more people have gone past "Are we still talking about that?" to "Oh, yeah, I remember that, but it's okay, we forgive Will."

[@disssmith3102]

And Janet?

[@Naksi247]

"Adel Nazeem" is the best thing that John Travolta did. 😅

[@scg81790]

Sinéad O'Conner was right. RIP.

[@Doc_Animator_N]

0:40 Iggy Azalea 1:39 Jamie Kennedy 2:46 Steven Segal 4:16 A.J.Clemente 5:26 Janet Jackson 6:50 Jenny Slate 7:48 John Travolta 9:03 Steve Harvey 10:18 Robin Thicke 11:08 Fergie 12:45 Mariah Carey 13:40 Charles Rocket 14:45 Paula Deen 16:17 Brian Williams 17:50 Howard Dean 19:04 Sinéad O’Connor 20:03 Will Smith 21:10 Kathie Lee Gifford 22:05 Milli Vanilli 23:06 Ashlee Simpson

[@templestark4779]

Legend. Thank you.

[@clovertran]

Not all heroes wear capes ❤

[@Raven135]

Steve Harvey didn't destroy a thing! He is awesome as ever!

[@beauandarrowfilms]

The man who said the wrong name... but risked his own career and public ridicule to immediately correct it. Top man.

[@pjcoholan]

way to go mojo-- at 3:30. talking about Segal's SNL appearance the referencing "David Spade", when the clip is of former SNL writer "Bob Odenkirk ".

[@chrissyr8387]

Janet Jackson's controversy was just the example of victim blaming. She got violated and punished for being violated

[@TINKERB121]

Janet was not violated, calling staged choreography a violation is an insult to actual victims.

[@TINKERB121]

@@chrissyr8387 What do you get out of blatantly lying like this? LOL. Janet literally said on Power 106, Letterman, and Oprah that Justin was supposed to rip the bra off. Stop putting words in her mouth.

[@combatcarl]

last I checked it was a stunt that had a wardrobe malfunction, meaning it was choreographed and everyone involved was in on it...including Jackson lol. but go off.

[@marshallmom1962]

What a joke. She totally loved it.

[@johnwebb6342]

She should not have preformed in clothes that would fall off so easily!

[@angelalane1307]

Little did most people know how right Sinead was.

[@Woeiselijah]

Titles be damned lol. I love how a bunch of these end with “however their career continued on just fine”

[@brettbernardez630]

The Stephen Segal section you said that the person talking was David Spade. Was that not Bob Odenkirk?

[@crashcopter6000]

Usually I hate these top 20 countdown videos. I actually enjoyed this, Thank you for using life footage and fact, Great jobQ

[@remoevans7847]

When being a judge on Masked Singer is considered a resurgence we’re in trouble! 🤣🤣

[@jerriotglencamp7562]

Rest in peace sinad O'Connor 😢

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

Janet was approaching middle age and she knew her career was winding down. This was a last ditch effort to attract attention from the media and the public to bring her one last "Top-selling" album.

[@dylanrivera2244]

The correct term to use for this is “damaged”. Have these people seriously never heard of comebacks?

[@nova3617]

Sometimes I’m glad I’m not a celebrity.

[@raylady0]

Sinead O'Connor was well beyond her years the world was not ready for that one! And she was awesome though! 🤷😞

[@happytrouble5561]

100% agree. She was right! And she was talented and seemed genuinely concerned regarding what was and still is happening in the world.

[@jr75848]

I really don't know why they cancelled Sinéad O'Connor, I mean cuz she ain't wrong about the child abuse done by Catholic priests or any other religions. All of that has been brought to light in recent years. I stand by Sinéad's decision.

[@noeleenbarry]

She actually was a head.of.the.pack.

[@jayjanzee9059]

Steve Harvey is doing even better, because he was able to make this failure into a joke and welcomed the diss. He's still the host of Family Feud and even moved over to host it in Africa, which is a huge honor for Black people. He's doing more than fine

[@princessofjedi]

Plus he owned it instantly, and jumped to asking people to not come for the ladies because it wasn’t their fault.

[@noneyabusiness9441]

I still love Milli Vanilli songs..I’m an 80’s kid what can I say. It was still good music no matter who was singing it. I Love his voice and I hope he got the credit he deserves for it.❤❤❤

[@dumby88]

looking back at the events, i can say one thing nowaday. Sinead was spot on.

[@shockem9786]

Finally I BEEN WANTING THIS FOR A LONG TIME

[@shontesteele5449]

It's crazy that anybody can condemn another person for standing up for the rights and safety of children. But here we are in a world that bows down to monsters with titles and yet, no morals or human decency.

[@jr75848]

I really don't know why they cancelled Sinéad O'Connor, I mean cuz she ain't wrong about the child abuse done by Catholic priests or any other religions. All of that has been brought to light in recent years. I stand by Sinéad's decision.

[@liannorinamontano2747]

And here we are in the present and nothing changed Let's wait a couple more years to see if anything changed

[@everlynmilenazamora7044]

I love any interview done by Matt cracking down on someone else because he would soon be on the other side of the interview

[@smilebig1000]

love these WatchMojo but in 25 minutes over 10 Betting adds wtf. oh no the F word there goes my career hahahaha

[@Mark-xg3zn]

The only reason Amber Heard is not #1 on this list is because it wasnt on live "TV" if her career is not already ruined it soon will be.

[@Jman417]

Indeed.

[@phileas007]

🤣

[@lisagibson2975]

Honestly, I've never heard of Amber Heard prior to being married/dating Johnny Depp.

[@maenad1231]

@@lisagibson2975 same

[@RobCrowley85]

Wasn't the trial live?

[@ShadowMimic95]

Kinda ridiculous how people's careers can be messed up just from something as simple as technical difficulties or a wardrobe malfunction.

[@alliemarie3539]

True, but it might be about the reactions of the singers more than the technical difficulties. Mariah acted like such a diva, making snide comments while performing and ending the song in the same way, I find that a little disgusting. She could have handled more gracefully instead of behaving like a spoiled brat.

[@lordybelance3410]

Yeah it's ridiculous! It's as if they expect celebrities to be perfect. SMH

[@lovepantalone_kaeya]

Yeah can't believe after that Fergie stopped making music 5 years ago.

[@milesaway3699]

When you started with someone I’ve never heard of I knew how the list would go.

[@tferg73]

I love how Ms. Mojo told the Janet Jackson story, but ended on such a positive note. I still to this day believe Janet got a raw deal.

[@wbond6692]

All I can say: At least Chris Rock didn't make a joke about Alec Baldwin's wife. I doubt he would've responded with a smack to the face. *Now* we are talking "destroyed". Take notes, WatchMojo

[@edmorris2466]

Sinead was right all along

[@vampirzii]

Janet never deserved to be treated the way she was after that incident she never should have lost her carreer over that like she did. Its sad and messed up

[@margarethmichelina5146]

I feel bad for the guy at #17, it was his first time to be an anchor and he must've been really nervous

[@rayward1998]

"Destroyed" is a bit much. Some of these people are legends that accomplished more than any of us ever will.

[@Jman417]

I believe the only one that was Truely destroyed was milli vanilli because there talent was not there talent.

[@rayward1998]

@@Jman417 well yeah... there are those who rose to fame with no real talent or logic as to why. Some who just got lucky and don't deserve it... I feel like MOJO could've made a different list focusing on that category of people, rather than shedding light on people's past mistakes or public failures just because they're famous. Some truly incredible people on the list yet we are all still human, we all make mistakes or do things for ourselves. Life is limited and some would do anything for recognition or fame, so that their lives inevitable end would be easier to accept. Having that kind of world view, it's difficult to judge people for just being people. It's nothing in comparison to the horrible crimes other people have commited. sorry... I could honestly rant about this for hours so I'll just stop here I guess.

[@sgtm7]

@@Jman417 They were singers that were signed to a recording contract. When they were told that someone else would be doing the singing, they couldn't afford to back out of the contract, because they would have paid back the advance they had received. We have no idea whether they had singing talent or not, because we never get a chance to hear then, because they were blacklisted as artist.

[@marilynwillett804]

A legend is one not forgotten like Elvis Presley these people will be forgotten.