Janet Jackson's designer reveals truth behind Super Bowl 'wardrobe malfunction'

Key Points:

• Wayne Scot Lukas, Janet Jackson's longtime fashion designer, claimed the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show wardrobe malfunction was planned to outdo a viral pop culture moment involving Britney Spears, Madonna, and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 MTV VMAs.
• Lukas alleged that the biggest mistake was made by MTV producers for not cutting to black after Justin Timberlake tore part of Jackson's top, leaving her exposed on live TV.
• He revealed that Jackson was initially supposed to wear a G-string and show her butt but the outfit was redesigned two days before the game, and that Timberlake has never apologized or made amends with those involved.
• Jackson apologized the day after the incident, stating the costume reveal decision was made after final rehearsals and that MTV, CBS, and the NFL were unaware, but the event led to significant backlash including an FCC investigation and blacklisting by major networks.
• In her 2022 documentary, Jackson described the incident as an accident blown out of proportion and expressed frustration over the ongoing blame directed at her.