Anthem Singer’s Missteps Spark Controversy at World Series Game 5
Los Angeles, CA – An incorrect rendition of “O Canada” before Game 5 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the opposing team on October 29, 2025, ignited criticism from fans and seemingly fueled a fiery start for the Blue Jays. The singer reportedly stumbled over lyrics in both English and French during the performance at Dodger Stadium.
the missteps drew immediate reaction on social media, with many expressing disappointment and frustration over the inaccurate performance of the Canadian national anthem. The incident gained traction as it occurred before a pivotal game in the championship series,impacting a significant audience of baseball enthusiasts and Canadian citizens. Following the anthem, the blue Jays responded with back-to-back home runs from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the first two pitches of the game.
“How the hell does @MLB pick anthem singers? Especially for the Canadian anthem,” tweeted Jason Rice shortly after the performance.”Tonight’s (Game 5) is screwing up the lyrics in both languages. There is no excuse for not doing it right. #WorldSeries.”
Major League Baseball has not yet commented on the selection process for anthem singers or the specific incident.The Blue Jays went on to play the remainder of Game 5.
