Tony Romo is ripped by fans for 'haunting' rendition of The Lion King live on CBS' NFL coverage READ MORE: Why Lions stars met Sonic and Knuckles before Thanksgiving clash By ISABEL BALDWIN Published: 20:32 GMT, 28 November 2024 | Updated: 20:33 GMT, 28 November 2024 e-mail View comments Tony Romo left NFL fans stunned with his rendition of the Lion King during the Detroit Lions ' Thanksgiving matchup against the Chicago Bears - for all the wrong reasons. The former quarterback was joined by his usual partner in the booth, Jim Nantz, as the Lions continued their footballing tradition to open the NFL's slate of Thanksgiving action Thursday. During the second quarter Ford Field held its 'Cub Cam' - a fan activity where parents in the crowd hoist up their babies to recreate the iconic opening scene from the Disney classic.
After Nantz introduced the practice, Romo could be heard warbling an incredibly pitchy rendition of the 'Circle of Life' - the overture to the 1994 animated feature, composed by Elton John and famous composer Hans Zimmer. Not only was the 44-year-old off tune, he also was nowhere near to singing the correct lyrics, which incorporate Zulu, a language indigenous to South Africa . The tuneless rendition caught the attention of NFL fans, who mocked it as 'the worst' on social media.
Tony Romo left NFL fans stunned with his rendition of the Lion King on Thanksgiving Tony Romo auditions live for "The Lion King" musical. pic.twitter.
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