Kelsea Ballerini, the 30-year-old country singer, recently addressed online trolls on TikTok who criticized her for appearing to forget her pants during her performance at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. In a video posted on April 7, Ballerini confidently shut down the haters, emphasizing that she did not forget her pants and that her outfit was intentional and stylish.
During the awards ceremony, Ballerini showcased a total of nine outfit changes, showcasing her versatility and fashion sense. One of her standout looks included a glittering gold bodysuit worn for a pre-taped performance of her single, “Love Me Like You Mean It.” She paired this daring ensemble with sheer black tights and heels, completing the look with a high ponytail and sultry eye makeup.
Among her other notable outfits of the evening was a lacy red David Koma gown worn on the red carpet, where she posed with boyfriend Chase Stokes. Ballerini also sported a variety of looks throughout the event, including a sparkling mesh Dolce & Gabbana dress, a pink cowboy Barbie outfit inspired by Margot Robbie, a glittering tank top and pants combination, a yellow turtleneck gown, an Alexandre Vauthier motorcycle jacket-inspired dress, and a green feathered minidress.
Despite her stylish wardrobe choices and hosting duties at the awards show for the past four years, Ballerini did not take home any trophies this year. However, she received praise from fans and supporters for her confident and bold fashion statements, proving that she has no regrets about her pantsless performance and is unapologetically herself.
