Role Model, the stage name of singer Tucker Pillsbury, said he had “botched” his cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s “maggots for brains” for BBC Radio’s Live Lounge. His admission followed the BBC’s release of the performance and appears to acknowledge mixed or negative reactions online; it highlights the scrutiny artists can face when covering prominent contemporary pop songs.

The cover was recorded while Role Model promoted his album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass, released on 7 August 2026. He wrote on Instagram that he wanted to address the comments in advance, saying he had “botched it”; the article also notes his recent high-profile appearances, including Saturday Night Live and festival bookings.