Ella Langley left one hopeful fan singing the blues after he took a shot at asking her out. The country singer went viral after delivering a savage response to TikTok influencer Tiki, who yelled a romantic proposition through a parking lot fence following her Thursday night concert in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, Langley later jumped into the comments to explain that her cutting answer was supposed to be dark humor and admitted the unexpected encounter made her nervous.
Ella Langley Shuts Down A Fan’s Date Request
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The interaction unfolded as Langley stood on one side of a fence, surrounded by members of her band. Tiki attempted to get the 27-year-old singer’s attention before asking how much social media support it would take to secure a date with her. “Ella, how many likes to take you on a date?” he called out.
Langley initially appeared surprised by the question. After taking a moment to process what she had heard, the “Choosin’ Texas” singer gave him an answer that left absolutely no room for negotiation. “Not enough in the world,” Langley responded.
She then looked away and shook her head, appearing stunned by the bold proposition. Tiki could be heard reacting with a disappointed “Ahhh,” but he didn’t seem angry about being rejected in front of his followers.
The TikTok Influencer Took The Rejection In Stride
Despite Langley’s brutal answer, Tiki did not let the public shutdown ruin his night. He turned toward the camera and offered himself a little consolation for having the courage to make the attempt. “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,” he said.
The line is famously associated with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and is often used to encourage people to take a chance, even when success is far from guaranteed. In Tiki’s case, the shot didn’t land, but the awkward exchange still gave him a video that quickly attracted attention online.
Langley addressed the viral exchange directly in the comments beneath Tiki’s video. “It was meant to come off as dark humor. You said that and it got quiet and I got nervous,” she explained.
Ella Langley Is Rumored To Be Dating Tucker Wetmore
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Langley has recently been linked to fellow country singer Tucker Wetmore. E! News reported that the two musicians are dating, although neither artist has publicly confirmed their relationship status.
Romance speculation began nearly a year ago and has continued as Langley and Wetmore have repeatedly been spotted together. On September 22, the pair were reportedly photographed subtly leaving the Nashville Songwriter Awards together through a side door at the Ryman Auditorium.
They have also been seen together on several other occasions in recent months.
Langley And Wetmore Continue To Fuel Romance Rumors
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Last December, Langley and Wetmore appeared cozy while spending time at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands. The rumored couple fueled speculation again while performing a duet of Wetmore’s song “Sunburn” at the Heart Strings for Hope event on March 10.
According to the outlet, the singers exchanged warm looks during the performance, leading some observers to believe that their connection went beyond friendship. Still, neither Langley nor Wetmore has confirmed that they are a couple.
‘Choosin’ Texas’ Turned Her Into A Breakout Star
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The viral rejection arrives as Langley’s country music career continues to explode. Before becoming a chart-topping artist, she spent years performing in local bars and at festivals throughout Alabama.
Langley moved to Nashville in 2019, where she focused on writing music and building her name within the country scene. Her persistence eventually paid off with the release of “Choosin’ Texas,” which became a massive hit and topped the Billboard charts this year.
The song’s success reportedly allowed Langley to surpass Mariah Carey’s holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on the charts, marking a major milestone for the rising country star.
