Elle King Opens Up About Anxiety and Embracing Self-Love

Singer Elle King has revealed her experience with debilitating nerves ahead of filming Fox's new game show, Nation's Dumbest. She shared exclusively that despite past anxieties, she is now embracing a self-love journey and feels positive about the person she is evolving into, highlighting her kindness, good heart, and maternal qualities.

King, a mother of two, found strength in these qualities as she navigated the competition. She acknowledged the presence of crippling anxiety but reminded herself that others likely felt similar pressure. The show, which features celebrities testing their wits, also includes notable personalities such as Hilaria Baldwin and Ice-T. King formed a bond with fellow cast member Chase Hudson, joking about their age difference.

Further reflecting on her life, King mentioned that she has often been underestimated, which she believes motivated her to work twice as hard to forge her own path. She expressed gratitude for all opportunities, viewing even challenging experiences as crucial for personal growth. Notably, King discovered she is autistic shortly after filming Nation's Dumbest, a revelation that provided significant self-understanding.

Nation's Dumbest is described as a format testing celebrities' intellect through brain-teasing tasks and challenges. Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the show aims to find the 'dumbest' celebrity through a series of competitive rounds. The program is set to debut on Fox on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.