Alex Cooper Booed Off the Field After Off-Key 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Cubs Game

Podcast host Alex Cooper faced a rough reception at Wrigley Field on 6 July after delivering an off‑key rendition of 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' during the Chicago Cubs' seventh‑inning stretch.

The 29‑year‑old Call Her Daddy creator appeared on the stadium's jumbotron to lead the traditional song but was quickly met with audible boos from the crowd after she struggled to stay in tune.

A performance that missed the mark

Cooper was invited to sing during the Cubs' home game against the Los Angeles Angels, a coveted opportunity in Chicago's sporting culture. Standing in the press box, she tried to rally the crowd with energy, but as her voice cracked and faltered, it became clear the rendition would not win over fans.

Within moments, jeers echoed across the stadium, with some booing before she even reached the chorus. Clips quickly spread across social media. One viral video featured the caption: 'They booed her like she was a Phillies fan in disguise.'

Another post read: 'That was the most tone‑deaf version of the stretch I've ever heard.' Reactions online ranged from amusement to second‑hand embarrassment, with some users defending Cooper's confidence and others questioning why she was chosen in the first place.

When Wrigley fans turn on a guest

Wrigley Field's seventh‑inning stretch is more than a break in play; it is tradition. Since broadcasters such as Harry Caray led the anthem with dramatic flair, the Cubs have welcomed celebrities from actors to politicians to sing the beloved tune.

Guest performers are expected to at least carry a tune or stay in rhythm. Cooper's version missed both, and fans were quick to voice their dissatisfaction.

According to PennLive, the boos were loud and sustained. Some described the moment as 'cringey' but 'kind of hilarious', while others said they found it 'just uncomfortable to watch'.

Who is Alex Cooper?

Alex Cooper is best known as the host and creator of the Call Her Daddy podcast, which launched under Barstool Sports and was later acquired by Spotify in a multi‑million‑dollar (£X million) deal. The show made headlines for its candid conversations about relationships, sex and celebrity culture, turning Cooper into a major digital media influencer.

With over one million followers on Instagram and frequent appearances on red carpets and industry events, Cooper has become a prominent figure beyond podcasting. But her Wrigley performance marked her first significant foray into live sports entertainment—and one she is unlikely to forget.

What happens next?

As of 8 July, Cooper has not publicly addressed the incident, and the Chicago Cubs have made no official statement. Whether she tackles the booing in an upcoming episode of Call Her Daddy remains to be seen.

Some fans online argue the eighth‑inning stretch should remain light‑hearted, not pitch‑perfect, and criticise the crowd for being overly harsh. Others say the incident demonstrates how seriously Chicago fans treat their traditions—and how fast they will call out a performance that misses the mark.

For Cooper, it was a brief but bumpy dive into a different kind of spotlight. At the very least, she gifted Wrigley Field a moment no one is likely to forget.