Lip Sync Battle
Please note this is for the US version not the UK one
My Top 10 Lip Sync Battles
For those who don't know, Lip Sync Battle is a tv show in which celebrities lip sync to well known songs, complete with fun routines and costumes. Many people have favourite performances, these are my favourites. I've rated them by a combination of costume, performance and how much I personally enjoyed them. My favourites didn't always win but, in my opinion, should have.
10. Michael Phelps - Lose Yourself, Eminem
American swimmer and 23 times Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps competed in the live, all star version back in 2016. He became first time winner of this version of the show beating singer John Legend, actor Terry Crews and actress Olivia Munn. His lip sync rendition of Eminem's Lose Yourself won over everyone as he made it his own.
9. Hayley Atwell - Pretty Fly For A White Guy - The Offspring
(Link is to full episode, skip ahead to 3.30 for Atwells performance)
Agent Carter performed the classic 90s rap song to open the show, series 2 episode 12. While she later performed Lady Gaga's Bad Romance in full costume, it was this first performance that wowed me. While she lost to fellow Marvel star Clark Gregg, she proved a serious contender and worthy opponent back in 2016.
8. Clark Gregg - Toxic, Britney Spears
Agent Coulson beat Agent Carter with this stunning performance. Gregg showed no problem with twerking his way to the top in a performance Ms Spears herself would be proud of. While I enjoyed Ms Atwells first performance I have to agree this performance was the winning one. And yes, that girl on the left is unconsciously, and I'm sure unintentionally, flashing us!
7. Kaley Cuoco - Slave 4 U, Britney Spears
Another Britney song and a performance that earned Cuoco the nickname, Kaley Spears. Complete with albino python, Kaley recreated Spears iconic song and dance but ultimately lost to Josh Gad. Still credited as many people's favourite performance, Cuoco's performance went down in Lip Sync Battle history for it's raunchiness and use of a live animal.
6. Julianne Hough - I Just Had Sex- Lonley Island
In full view of dancing partner and brother, Derek Hough, Julianne beat him in the battle with this sexy performance of controversial band Lonley Island's ballad about the joys of sex. With two shirtless male back up dancers, Ms Hough invited the audience to join her in the celebration of sex. A risqué but fun choice, this gave Julianne the belt of victory.
5. Anne Hathaway - Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrun
Fully sexing it up, Anne Hathaway beat Emily Blunt to victory with her performance of Wrecking Ball. Fully worth watching if only to see Hathaway literally ride a ball to victory, it almost eclisped Miley's performance with many saying that, upon hearing the song now, they picture Hathaway rather than Cyrus.
4. Terry Crews - A Thousand Miles, Vanessa Carlton
Fully committing to a truly unforgettable performance, Terry Crews danced to victory whilst paying homage to his White Chicks character's love of the famous song. Captivating the hosts, opponent and audience with his performance, including making his pecs dance, Crews made his mark upon the show holding no prisoners.
3. Stephen Merchant - Dirrty, Christina Aguilera
Way back in 2015, British actor Stephen Merchant won against Swedish beauty Malin Akerman with his performance of Dirrty. Complete with cage, champs and 'nasty' briefs, Merchant dirty danced his way to victory wearing a union flag vest. With his trademark glasses and ginger hair, Merchant perfectly demonstrated why he is a much beloved comedy actor both sides of the Atlantic.
2. Jenna Dewan - Pony, Ginuwine
With then husband Channing Tatum, and credited as Jenna Dewan-Tatum, the actress used her dancing skills to great affect in the season 2 premiere while lip syncing Pony. Seducing the audience and making her husband blush, Dewan bumped and grinded to victory. The pair sadly divorced in 2019, but they'll always be remembered for making this the winning performance it was.
1. Tom Holland - Umbrella, Rhianna
Taking a leaf out of Tv sensation Glee's book, this performance began with Holland in a suit performing Singin' In The Rain. Seconds in he transforms and emerges in full Rhianna get up lip syncing Umbrella. In a truly jaw-dropping and legendary performance, the Spiderman star fully commits to the role, showing off his gymnastic skills in a stunning dance routine. You can see co-star and opponent Zendaya admit defeat almost instantly as Holland struts to victory making everyone a little hot under the collar.
So there you have it, my favourite lip sync battle performances to date (27/05/2023). Do you agree? Who starred in your favourite performance? Let me know in the comments.
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