Kid Rock awkwardly flirts with BBC journalist on inauguration day: ‘You sound sexy’
On inauguration day, singer Kid Rock, who has been a long-time supporter of President Donald Trump, made an awkward attempt to flirt with BBC presenter Caitríona Perry during a live interview about the 47th presidential inauguration occurring that day.
Caitríona Perry, the chief anchor for BBC News based in Washington, D.C., seemed at a loss for words after Kid Rock, whose real name is Bob Ritchie, commented, “You sound sexy” and playfully invited her on a date.
During their conversation, posted in its entirety on X, Perry questioned Ritchie about his plans for the day, which also coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Ritchie expressed excitement about celebrating what he called the “rebirth of America,” now that he was off work for the day.
He then steered the conversation toward Perry’s location and her inauguration day plans. Perry explained her situation, noting, “I don’t think I’ll have anywhere near as fun a day as you have planned for yourself there.”
To which he replied, “I can’t see you right now so I don’t know what you look like.”
Perry humorously responded, “Well, I look like I’m ready to hit the slopes,” explaining that she was fully dressed in ski gear, complete with a hat and gloves, ready for the outdoors.
“I love to go skiing,” Ritchie responded. “You sound sexy, you want to go with me?”
Perry took a moment before replying, “Well, we won’t get into that right here, so. We’re doing no skiing today, we’ve got a day of broadcasting to do. But Kid Rock, thank you so much for joining us here on BBC News, enjoy your day.”
Recently, Ritchie performed at Trump’s “Make American Great Again Victory Rally.” Other artists like Village People, Lee Greenwood, and Billy Ray Cyrus also entertained at the inauguration eve celebrations.
Donald Trump outlines executive actions during inauguration ceremony
Trump and his team indicated that the new president would initiate over 100 executive actions on his first day, which were characterized by supporters as “shock and awe,” focusing on issues like immigration enforcement and implementing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.
In his inaugural address, Trump mentioned some of these orders, such as declaring a national emergency at the southern border, pursuing his “drill, baby, drill” plan to boost oil production, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and establishing a federal policy recognizing only two genders: male and female.
He also stated that he would work to classify drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. By invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, he aims to empower the government to use the “full and immense power of federal and state law enforcement” to remove foreign gangs and criminal entities from the U.S.
“With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense,” Trump declared. “It’s all about common sense.”
Carrie Underwood, more perform at Trump inauguration
During the inauguration, Carrie Underwood delivered a captivating performance, joined by Christopher Macchio who powerfully sang the national anthem in the Capitol Rotunda on that Monday afternoon.
Underwood, waiting for her musical backing, paused briefly before singing “America the Beautiful.” When technical difficulties arose, she seamlessly transitioned to an a capella version of the song.
Following Underwood’s impressive performance, opera singer Christopher Macchio, a longtime friend of Trump’s, sang a remarkable rendition of the national anthem.
The ceremony, which was moved indoors due to Washington’s cold weather, also featured Lee Greenwood, who performed his well-known song “God Bless the U.S.A.” before the inauguration festivities continued.
Contributing: Joey Garrison, Zac Anderson and Melissa Ruggieri
