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'Audio is garbage': Viewers frustrated as they notice technical glitches during Super Bowl LVIII halftime show

Super Bowl LVIII viewers noticed various technical glitches as Usher and Alicia Keys performed during the halftime of the big game

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: As the Super Bowl LVIII kicked off, many viewers were left frustrated due to apparent technical glitches. 

To some, the singers' voices appeared off-tune, with viewers particularly pointing out the moment Usher took the stage to perform 'Caught Up' from his 2004 album 'Confessions'.

When Alicia Keys joined Usher during the halftime show, disturbances in sound were once again felt by some viewers, leading them to voice their frustration on social media. 

An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, "Anyone else think the audio is off at the Super Bowl halftime show?"

Another pointed out, "Nothing wrong with this halftime show so far… beside cameras moving too fast. Hearing 'in this clu' reminds me of Spring Break 08 in Cancún. Lots of risky moves, but we had him with us."

A person opined, "Yo guys.... the audio for them is dog s**t. Half time show is mid again. This ain't supposed to be some American idol finale... awkward." "Audio is horrible on the #SuperBowl halftime show," chimed in someone else. 

One more viewer added, "Whoever is in charge of the halftime show audio is going to be looking for a new job tomorrow. This is awful!"

"Well…the halftime show sucks. The audio is garbage," expressed another person and a viewer wondered, "Worst halftime what's happening with the audio?"

Super Bowl LVIII halftime show kicks off with Usher's 'Caught Up'

Usher showcased a spectacular performance with four songs during the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show. He kicked off with his opening song, 'Caught Up' and followed it up with 'U Don't Have To Call'. 

He also performed 'Superstar', and 'Love in this Club'.

While some viewers complained about the technical glitches, others swooned over Usher's performance. One noted, "USHER SLAYED. Y’all are just haters idc idc," and another wrote, "That was an AWESOME halftime show!"

"Usher killed it. Best halftime show!! Halftime show by @Usher broke the internet," expressed a fan. 

Alicia Keys' off-key vocals disappoint Super Bowl viewers

Keys made a glamorous entrance in a red jumpsuit, captivating the audience with her piano skills. Later, she gracefully stood up to join Usher during the halftime performance.

However, some observed that her voice seemed to crack as she sang.

One noted, "#Usher did great #SuperBowl halftime show was lit .. but Alicia keys that first note was kind of off when she started Ijs."

Another added, "Alicia Keys was a bit off key in the beginning," and a viewer quipped, "Not Alicia OFF Keys cuz WTH was that death wail." 

A person criticized, "Told y’all years ago that alicia keys had 0 vocal ability but y’all dag near bit my forehead off, yet here we are once again."