Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned NFL commentator, left fans squirming in their seats during Thursday's Thanksgiving face-off between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. The Lions managed to fend off a late surge from the Bears, extending their impressive winning streak to 10 games with a tight 23-20 victory at Ford Field . However, it wasn't the Lions' remarkable performance that stole the show, but rather Romo's cringe-worthy attempt at singing 'Circle of Life' from Disney's The Lion King.
During the second quarter, Ford Field hosted its usual 'Cub Cam', where parents in the crowd hoist their babies to mimic the iconic opening scene from the animated film. After Jim Nantz, Romo's regular co-commentator, introduced the segment, Romo could be heard belting out an incredibly off-key rendition of the Elton John and Hans Zimmer-composed song live on CBS. Terry Bradshaw yells 'think positive!' as he spars with Michael Strahan on FOX NFL Sunday Matt Eberflus defends himself as Chicago Bears star publicly turns on head coach The 44-year-old not only missed the tune but also botched the lyrics, which are partially in Zulu, creating an awkward moment for viewers tuning in from home.
NFL fans quickly voiced their dismay on social media over Tony Romo's off-key commentary, with some even deeming it "the worst" commentary they've encountered. One user expressed dissatisfaction on X (previously known as Twitter), stating, "Jim Nantz saying that kids being held .