RHOP‘s Ashley Darby honored Roberta Flack with a morning show performance of “Killing Me Softly With His Song” that left fans flabbergasted and eviscerating her vocals. At her live show, Ashley addressed social media slamming her performance and tried the song once again. We prayed that she would finish… but she just kept right onnnnn!
If you’re wondering why Ashley tackled one of the late singer’s legendary songs, that’s just the beginning. The reality star appeared on Fox 5 DC April 3 to promote her sold-out show that promised to “captivate the audience with a heartfelt selection of songs, including tributes to the legendary Roberta Flack.” Even setting the show at Mr. Henry’s DC was an homage to the Grammy winner… for some reason.
“I am beyond words excited for my first exhibition at the legendary Mr. Henry’s, where THE Roberta Flack was discovered!” Ashley wrote.
The timing makes sense after Flack passed away on Feb. 24, 2025 at the age of 88 after an ALS diagnosis in 2022. However, once Ashley’s attempt at one of beloved singer’s biggest songs went viral, the comments were not on her side. Many people envied the confidence (and “delusion”) it took Ashley to perform this on live TV. Others wondered who asked for this in the first place.
Even the sax player was seemingly side-eyeing the Bravo baddie.
The GnA co-founder’s castmate Karen Huger is facing some time behind bars, but some comments claim the real criminals are Ashley and whoever booked her to sing. Yikes on mics!
The internet begged for the Flack estate to send a cease and desist, but nothing stopped Ashley’s ambitions.
On the big night, the mom of two addressed the dragging she received online and doubled down with another performance of “Killing Me Softly With His Song.”
Hit the flip to see what Ashley Darby said about not doing justice to Roberta Flack and how her exhibition really went down.
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