Oops! CNN Mistakenly Shows a Dolly Parton Look-Alike, Apologizes Later

A photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator.
  • What’s Inside:
  • CNN’s big oopsie!
  • A Dolly Parton mix-up.
  • The apology that followed.

We just saw the news, and honestly, it made us chuckle a bit. CNN, the big news channel, accidentally showed a picture of a Dolly Parton impersonator when they thought they were talking about the real Dolly Parton passing away. Imagine their surprise when they realized the photo wasn’t of the country music legend herself!

The picture that flashed on screen was actually of Kelly Vohnn, a well-known impersonator from Las Vegas. It’s easy to see how someone might get confused, though! The vibe of impersonators can often capture the bright, sparkly aesthetic we all love about stars like Dolly.

When they figured out their mistake, CNN was quick to say sorry to Dolly Parton’s family. It sounds like a classic case of mix-up under pressure. News can move so fast, and sometimes, errors happen. We’re glad they owned up to it.

Our Take

We’ve all had those moments where we mix things up, right? This is a pretty big one for a major news network, but hey, at least it wasn’t during a serious breaking news event. It just goes to show, even the biggest players can make silly mistakes. We’re sending good vibes to Dolly and her family – and maybe a little nod to Kelly Vohnn for accidentally stepping into the spotlight!