Role Model Admits to Failed Olivia Rodrigo Cover During BBC Live Lounge Performance

Role Model confessed he flubbed his version of Olivia Rodrigo's "maggots for brains" when he performed at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on Aug. 11. He posted an apology on Instagram Story before BBC released the footage.

"I covered Olivia for BBC, and I'm just gonna get ahead of the comments and let you know I botched it," Role Model typed, adding two heart-eyes emojis. BBC shared his session on Aug. 12.

Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born musician behind the stage name, tackled a track from Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. The record reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after June's release, selling 485,000 album-equivalent units. "maggots for brains" reached No. 12 on the Hot 100.

Role Model appeared on Saturday Night Live in 2025, and Charli XCX danced onstage with him. He performs at music festivals throughout the United States.

Chuck Timely & The Hourglass debuted on Aug. 7. It's Role Model's newest collection of songs. His BBC appearance helped promote the release.

The alt-pop musician performed "High Hopes 3000" and "Harmony" from his latest work while visiting the Live Lounge studio. He sang Rodrigo's words without changing them when he interpreted "maggots for brains."

Sienna Spiro performed Rodrigo's "Less" at BBC Radio 1 in July. Several musicians have attempted Rodrigo songs at the Live Lounge this year.