Tate McRae responds to backlash over Team USA Olympics ad
Global News
McRae responded to critics in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself as a small child waving a Canadian flag with the caption.
Canadian pop star Tate McRae, 22, is facing backlash over her appearance in an ad promoting Team USA ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy.
In the ad, the Calgary-born singer is seen asking an owl for directions to Italy, then mentions only Team USA athletes before throwing in a line about the Super Bowl.
Following its release, commentators questioned why she would appear in content supporting American athletes over her native country.
The Nobody’s Girl singer responded to critics in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself as a small child waving a Canadian flag with the caption, “y’all know I’m Canada down.”
But her response didn’t seem to ease disappointment among some Instagram commenters, who shared their thoughts about the ad online.
“What in the treason is this Tate?” a person said.
“The absolute ick every Canadian just felt. In 2026… what were you and your team thinking?” one user commented.
