During Saturday night's 'X Factor' performance, Whitney Houston was left red-faced after a strap at the back of her long silver dress snapped open midway through her performance of 'Million Dollar Bill.' She shrugged off the wardrobe malfunction though, joking to host Dermot O'Leary afterwards, "I sang myself out of my clothes." Watch her performance:Whitney Houston Has 'X Factor' Wardrobe Malfunction
During Saturday night's 'X Factor' performance, Whitney Houston was left red-faced after a strap at the back of her long silver dress snapped open midway through her performance of 'Million Dollar Bill.' She shrugged off the wardrobe malfunction though, joking to host Dermot O'Leary afterwards, "I sang myself out of my clothes." Watch her performance:This performance marked Houston's first UK TV appearance in 12 years, UK's Daily Mail reports.
Last week, Houston told UK's Daily Mail that her 'X Factor' performance "should be a fun night. I am a fan of Simon Cowell's and look forward to meeting him," she said.
Houston's comeback has been mostly successful, at least when it comes to record sales. Whitney's 'I Look to You' debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, selling more than 300,000 copies in its first week of avalaibility. 'Look' is Houston's first studio album in eight years, and also her first since her rapid slide into drugs and a public split from ex-husband Bobby Brown.
Houston also hit a hurdle in her comeback when her big coming out performance on 'Good Morning America' was marred by poor sound and cracking vocals from the songstress. She apologized for the performance, saying that because of her publicity tour and appearance on 'Oprah,' she'd "been talking for so long. ... I talked so much, my voice ... I shouldn't be talking. I should be singing."
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Whitney Houston arrives at Fountain studios on October 18, 2009 in London, England. Celebrity Sightings In London - October 18, 2009 London, England United Kingdom October 18, 2009 Photo by Sam Snap/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58676261), contact FilmMagic.com
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Whitney Houston arrives at Fountain studios on October 18, 2009 in London, England. Celebrity Sightings In London - October 18, 2009 London, England United Kingdom October 18, 2009 Photo by Sam Snap/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58676263), contact FilmMagic.com
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Singer Whitney Houston performs during the German game show "Wetten Dass...?" (Bet it...?) in Freiburg, southwestern Germany, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. "Wetten Dass...?" is one of the most popular Saturday night programmes in Germany. (AP Photo/Johannes Eisele, Pool)
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US singer Whitney Houston talks with TV host Thomas Gottschalk during the 183rd edition of the TV show presented by "Wetten, dass..?" (Let's Make a Bet) on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, southern Germany. AFP PHOTO DDP/ JOERG KOCH GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read JOERG KOCH/AFP/Getty Images)
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US singer Whitney Houston performs on stage during the 183rd edition of the TV show presented by "Wetten, dass..?" (Let's Make a Bet) on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, southern Germany. AFP PHOTO DDP/ JOERG KOCH GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read JOERG KOCH/AFP/Getty Images)
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US singer Whitney Houston performs on stage during the 183rd edition of the TV show presented by "Wetten, dass..?" (Let's Make a Bet) on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, southern Germany. AFP PHOTO DDP/ JOERG KOCH GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read JOERG KOCH/AFP/Getty Images)
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US singer Whitney Houston performs on stage during the 183rd edition of the TV show presented by "Wetten, dass..?" (Let's Make a Bet) on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, southern Germany. AFP PHOTO DDP/ JOERG KOCH GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read JOERG KOCH/AFP/Getty Images)
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US singer Whitney Houston performs on stage during the 183rd edition of the TV show presented by "Wetten, dass..?" (Let's Make a Bet) on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, southern Germany. AFP PHOTO DDP/ JOERG KOCH GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read JOERG KOCH/AFP/Getty Images)
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass...? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany. (Photo by Miguel Villagran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Singer Whitney Houston performs during the Wetten dass...? show at the Messe Freiburg on October 3, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany. (Photo by Miguel Villagran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston
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I am a big fan. However, the wardrobe was a big mistake period. It looked terrible. I truly believe she did permanent damage to her lungs ie. out of breath, gasping at times, etc. She is a shadow of her former self and that's sad. However, I would still see her in concert if she came to my area. Example of the dangers of drugs!!!
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She is high!!!!
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I would love to see some pics of you guys that are dogging her. She is a beautiful woman with a voice from God. I am so glad she is back in the real world and giving it another go.
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Doesn't surprise me in the least. I think they are all told now "When you're career is in the toilet, have a 'wardrobe malfunction'."
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Ha ha ha ha that is so true!!!
It is a shame how someone can talk about person so bad.........God bless you all.
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Wow! I use to be a big fan of Whitney.. Holy crap she sounds bad now :(
She should have stayed in retirement :(
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I thought she was great. I mean, she ain't 25 anymore! She handled everything well. You go girl! As for AOL, come on! This wardrobe malfunction is NOT newsworthy! I bet in a week or a month, you will recylce this as news again.
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Holey cow, she sounds bad. Did you notice how out of breath she was throughout the entire song? She did not seem to recognize the host and wouldn't look straight at him. I hope she hasn't permanently damaged her voice with all the smoking of tobacco and heaven knows what else all these years. I applaud her effort to make a comeback, but it will have to be much better than this to fly...
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While it is noticable that Whitneys voice isn`t the same, I think she is great. Years of abuse and drugs use does take a toll on a persons overall health and apperarance. I am just glad to see that she finally had the help and courage to drop Bobby and rebuild her life. So give Whitney a break people, let her get her life together without the verbal abuse that some opininated individuals in these forums think is their right to lash out about. Everyone deserves a break to include you guys. And as for the weight gain, well when you get up in your years you do have a tendency to gain a few pounds and some of us should take a good look in the mirror or take a good look at our mothers as well before passing down the judgements.
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Whitney you look fabulous!! My word! Congrads on her recovery!!! She look wonderful in her dress and full of life. The more she sings the better she will sound. Good Job Whitney
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One of the most powerful voices ever, and she is now just a memory. This performance wouldn't even pass on American Idle. The Whitney of old is no more.
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Unfortunately, she's incredibly out of shape. Her performance on Good Morning America as with this one on X-Factor proves shes is having difficulty with vocals. Her breathing is labored. She relies on the backup singers most of the time. I love a come back but I think she should have spent more time preparing for the tour. Mick Jagger at his ripe old age can sing the pants off of anyone without getting winded. Performing on stage takes endurance and breathing techniques that cannot come without hours of daily workouts. As with her GMA post performance interview she could barely speak for having to catch her breath. Poor Whitney. I hope she puts herself back into training so that her comeback will be something memorable.
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I grew up listening to Whitney from the start.When she start having bad times I prayed for her as I do everyone daily.Remember the saying when you try to lift yourself up the devil keep trying to knock you back down?People who judge and talk down is just as guilty as the devil himself.Having fame doesn't mean you cannot fall or hit rock bottom.The main thing is one discover the right path,try,pray & God will do the rest..
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Whomever is supposed to be Whitney's wardrobe mistress really failed her this time on several counts: (1) the strap broke during her performance, distracting her from singing; (2) the dress was way too long, which was made worse by the fact that she had to climb down those stairs while singing in stiletto heels and a dragging dress which easily could have caused her to trip and fall flat on her face. Plus, the too long dress made it very awkward for her to walk back and forth on the stage holding up the hem of the dress so she wouldn'd trip on it, further distracting from her singing. I wonder if Whitney had even tried on this dress before her performance -- it appears not. In order for a singer to give her best, she can't really afford to have to be worrying about wardrobe malfunctions which cause such a major distraction and prevent her from doing her best. I think her wardrobe people failed her this time, which is very unfortunate.
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I think she's absolutely beautiful....Let's keep in mind she's not in her 20's anymore...As for her figure,I do think she has a great shape for her age and let's fsace it,drugs and a rough lifestyle is BAD on the body..In spite of all that though,She looks darn good...Now I do think she may have Been a "little-Off" while talking to the host...I sure hope she stays off the drugs & keeps trying!!!!! Good-Luck Whitney.....
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CUT IT OUT HATERS!!!!BEING OFF THE SCENE HAS OBVIOUSLY TAKEN A TOLL ON MY BABY! I BELIEVE IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SHE AND HER VOICE SOAR AGAIN!! SHE'S ALL READY WON 2/3 OF THE RACE. GETTING RID OF BOBBY AND DRUGS. THERE'S NO STOPPING THIS LION-(LEO). I ASK GOD TO KEEP BLESSING HER IN HER FIGHT!
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Whitney is so not fat. Everyone is saying she needs to lose some weight. Damn what do you people want. Hell she was smokin crack and was as skinny as a microphone stand now she got some meat on her and she popped out of her tacky silver dress now she is fat. LEAVE!!!! WHITNEY!!!! ALONE!!!!! LMAO Remember that? Chris Crocker or Crocett the fruity lil white blonde boy.
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thats what happens when u drug abuse one of Gods ginin talent,she needs to start dancing instead of singing
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Who cares about Whitney's wardrobe malfunction? Does it really matter to anyone? Ask me if I give a S#!t..
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