Hannah Waddingham and Jason Sudeikis Cover ‘Shallow’
Jason Sudeikis did his best Bradley Cooper impersonation during his annual benefit concert for amputees in need. At this year’s event, which is called THUNDERGONG!, the Ted Lasso creator and star hit the stage with his former Saturday Night Live castmate Will Forte by his side to sing “Shallow,” from A Star Is Born. The iconic strumming of the guitar from the 2018 hit had the crowd roaring. Before Forte attempted to sing Lady Gaga’s part, a heavenly, velvety voice exploded through the speakers. Sudeikis’s Ted Lasso co-star and Broadway alum, Hannah Waddingham, took over the part.
In perfect Wadidingham fashion, she steps in between Sudeikis and Forte, not missing a beat of the song. She then smashes her hand on Forte’s face and pushes him aside. The crowd went absolutely wild. As the English actress belts, “I’m off the deep end, watch as I dive in. I’ll never meet the ground,” Forte admits defeat and leaves the stage. Watch the amazing performance here.
About THUNDERGONG!
Sudeikis described THUNDERGONG! as “your most clever friend made you a mixtape” with songs that make you cry and songs that make you excited. The actor and comedian said the variety show, which began in 2017, is an evening of “that great, eclectic mixtape.” Also during this year’s THUNDERGONG!, Waddingham took the stage again. This time, she shaved off Ted Lasso co-creator and star Brendan Hunt’s beard while Sudeikis serenades him with Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself.” At the end of the shaving, Sudeikis auctioned off Coach Beard’s beard in a box with a plaque. Also performing at this year’s event include singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff, comedian Sam Richardson, musician Kevin Morby, and band Summer Breeze. Last year, the event raised over $600,000 for the Steps of Faith foundation to provide prosthetic limbs for amputees. And this year, the event made more than $800,000, according to KMBC News.