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‘That Was Painful to Watch’: Viewers React to Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard’s Cover of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at SNL50 – Video

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A tribute performance at SNL50 took an unexpected turn, drawing sharp criticism and stirring debate over its execution.

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard took the stage at “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, February 16, 2025, to perform “Nothing Compares 2 U, sparking online buzz.”

A fan comment aimed at Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard's SNL performance, dated February 17, 2025 | Source: Facebook/RollingStone

A fan comment aimed at Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard’s SNL performance, dated February 17, 2025 | Source: Facebook/RollingStone

However, their rendition of the song garnered mixed reactions from viewers, with many expressing disappointment.

Several Facebook users shared their opinions on the performance, with many criticizing Cyrus’ vocals. One user wrote, “That was painful to watch. Such an amazing song and this was a disrespect to Sinead.”

Another comment described it as “One of the evening’s low points.” Some viewers took issue with Cyrus’ singing, with one stating, “Miley has such a mediocre voice.” Another added, “Wish it was only Brittany. Miley should have just left it alone [sic].”

Others were more direct in their criticism. One person commented, “Absolutely ruined the song. It was tragic.” Another expressed disappointment, “Miley Cyrus… why?”

Miley Cyrus performs at "SNL50: The Homecoming Concert," on February 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus performs at “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” on February 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

While some fans acknowledged their appreciation for Cyrus as an artist, they felt the performance did not suit her voice.

One user shared, “I love Miley but not for that song. Howard should have done it. I only really like Sinead and Price versions. I love the song [sic].”

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs on stage at Torhout/Werchter Festival, Torhout, Belgium, on July 7, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor performs on stage at Torhout/Werchter Festival, Torhout, Belgium, on July 7, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Others noted issues with the arrangement, with one stating, “I love me some Miley but this was not her best vocal. Thank goodness for Britany. The arrangement was weird [sic].”

Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard perform at "SNL50: The Homecoming Concert," on February 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard perform at “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” on February 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Some were particularly critical of Cyrus’ live singing ability. One user wrote, “Miley, like always, was HORRIBLE live. She sang flat, monotone and showed that she is extremely limited in her vocal range. Only mindless fanbois/girls will enjoy it. Brittany sang her off the stage [sic].”

Cyrus and Howard’s rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” was meant to honor the late Sinéad O’Connor, but the song carries a complex history — both within the music industry and on the “Saturday Night Live” stage.

Written by Prince in 1985, the track was initially recorded by his side project, The Family, before O’Connor transformed it into a global hit in 1990 with her raw and emotional interpretation.

Musical guest Sinead O'Connor performs on September 29, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Musical guest Sinead O’Connor performs on September 29, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

However, O’Connor’s history with SNL became controversial after her 1992 appearance. While performing Bob Marley’s “War,” she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II in protest of child abuse within the Catholic Church.

The act led to widespread backlash, and she was subsequently banned from the show.

Sinead O'Connor performs on "Saturday Night Live," dated September 29, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Sinead O’Connor performs on “Saturday Night Live,” dated September 29, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Cyrus’ connection to “Nothing Compares 2 U” dates back more than a decade. In a September 2013 Rolling Stone interview, she compared her “Wrecking Ball” music video to O’Connor’s emotionally charged visual for the song.

She explained, “It’s like the Sinéad O’Connor video [for Nothing Compares 2 U], but, like, the most modern version. I wanted it to be tough but really pretty – that’s what Sinéad did with her hair and everything.”

Music guest Miley Cyrus performs "Wrecking Ball" on October 8, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

Music guest Miley Cyrus performs “Wrecking Ball” on October 8, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

However, O’Connor took offense to the comparison. Shortly after the interview, she published an open letter through The Guardian, warning Cyrus about the dangers of exploitation in the music industry.

“Women are to be valued for so much more than their sexuality. We aren’t merely objects of desire,” she wrote. O’Connor also urged Cyrus to distance herself from industry executives who, in her view, were profiting from her image.

Sinead O'Connor attends the Late Late show at RTE Studios on October 4, 2013, in Dublin, Ireland | Source: Getty Images

Sinead O’Connor attends the Late Late show at RTE Studios on October 4, 2013, in Dublin, Ireland | Source: Getty Images

The feud escalated further when O’Connor accused Cyrus of allowing herself to be exploited by the music industry.

Cyrus, in response, mocked O’Connor’s past struggles with mental health, referencing tweets that O’Connor had made during a vulnerable time. Their back-and-forth played out publicly, with the late Irish singer threatening legal action over Cyrus’ remarks.

Miley Cyrus arriving for the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards at the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands | Source: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus arriving for the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards at the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands | Source: Getty Images

Later that year, O’Connor reflected on the controversy in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Despite their public feud, she acknowledged that the situation had unintentionally sparked an important discussion about mental health and media ethics.

“I think the more important thing that came out of all of that was this wonderful chance to address… how the media handle the issue of mental health,” she said.

Singer Sinead O'Connor leaves her Soho hotel on November 11, 2013, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Singer Sinead O’Connor leaves her Soho hotel on November 11, 2013, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

O’Connor pointed out how the media often capitalized on the struggles of public figures, particularly young female celebrities like Amanda Bynes and Britney Spears.

Amanda Bynes is seen in a police booking photo April 6, 2012, in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

Amanda Bynes is seen in a police booking photo April 6, 2012, in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

She criticized the way paparazzi profited from images of women going through personal crises, adding, “No one in the situation has offered the girls a hug or a percentage…”

She also highlighted how such media coverage contributed to real-life consequences, saying, “It causes bullying of these girls, which doesn’t stay on the page or the screen — it translates down to all the other people in the world who get bullied.”

A decade after their feud, Cyrus reflected on her past exchange with O’Connor during her “2023 ABC special, Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions).”

She recalled how she had anticipated criticism over “Wrecking Ball,” but she had not expected backlash from fellow female artists.

Miley Cyrus attends the Versace FW23 Show at Pacific Design Center on March 9, 2023, in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus attends the Versace FW23 Show at Pacific Design Center on March 9, 2023, in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

“I was expecting there to be controversy and backlash, but I don’t think I expected other women to put me down or turn on me, especially women that had been in my position before,” she said.

Cyrus admitted that, at the time, she did not fully understand O’Connor’s concerns or her mental state. “I had no idea about the fragile mental state that she was in, and I was also only 20 years old, so I could really only wrap my head around mental illness so much,” she explained.

Singer Miley Cyrus, winner of Video of the Year award for 'Wrecking Ball', poses in the press room during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014, in Inglewood, California | Source: Getty Images

Singer Miley Cyrus, winner of Video of the Year award for ‘Wrecking Ball’, poses in the press room during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014, in Inglewood, California | Source: Getty Images

She also expressed frustration over feeling like her artistic choices were being dismissed. “Our younger childhood triggers and traumas come up in weird and odd ways, and I think I’d just been judged for so long for my own choices that I was just exhausted,” she said. “I was in this place where I finally was making my own choices and my own decisions, and to have that taken away from me deeply upset me.”

Miley Cyrus at Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura on March 9, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus at Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura on March 9, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Despite their past differences, she ended her reflection with a statement of respect for O’Connor. “God bless Sinéad O’Connor, for real, in all seriousness,” she said.

Sinead O'Connor recieves the Classic Irish Album award for "I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got" at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize at Vicar Street on March 9, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland | Source: Getty Images

Sinead O’Connor recieves the Classic Irish Album award for “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize at Vicar Street on March 9, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland | Source: Getty Images

Despite their history, Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard’s SNL50 performance was meant as a tribute to O’Connor, who passed away in 2023 of natural causes.

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard perform "Nothing Compares 2 U" on February 16, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard perform “Nothing Compares 2 U” on February 16, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

However, the execution left many viewers unimpressed, with social media users criticizing Cyrus’ vocals and questioning whether she was the right choice for the song.

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