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WENDY Williams slammed Beyonce and Jay-Z for not rising during Demi Lovato’s National Anthem performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The said on her talk show on Monday that the music power couple “shoulda stood up.”

 Beyonce and Jay-Z chose to sit during Demi Lovato's Super Bowl performance of the National Anthem
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Beyonce and Jay-Z chose to sit during Demi Lovato's Super Bowl performance of the National AnthemCredit: BackGrid

During Monday’s Hot Topics portion of , the host opened up about how “great” s singing was but how bad and s sitting during it was.

Wendy snapped: “You understand all eyes are on you, and you shoulda stood up. If you don’t like our country, then…”

She left the end of her statement open, but she sat back in her chair, shrugged up and down, crossed her arms and glared, making it clear to viewers what she was about to say.

Fans were not happy with her thoughts about during the National Anthem.

 Wendy Williams slammed the duo on her show for not standing
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Wendy Williams slammed the duo on her show for not standingCredit: The Wendy Williams show
 The talk show host said the music moguls should've honored the country by rising during Demi's performance
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The talk show host said the music moguls should've honored the country by rising during Demi's performanceCredit: Splash News
 Photos and video caught Bey and Jay sitting in their seats, as well as their daughter, Blue Ivy
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Photos and video caught Bey and Jay sitting in their seats, as well as their daughter, Blue IvyCredit: BackGrid
 The pair were smiling and laughing, but Wendy didn't think it was anything to laugh about
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The pair were smiling and laughing, but Wendy didn't think it was anything to laugh aboutCredit: PA:Press Association

One wrote on Twitter: “#WendyWilliams touts xenophobic and conservative talking point that if Beyonce &; Jay Z do not like America then they should leave.”

Another said: “‘If you don’t like this country, you should…’ WHAT? Sounding like magat trash early today.”

Later, while talking about how much she enjoyed and ’s Super Bowl halftime show, Wendy couldn’t help but bring Bey and Jay, as well as their daughter, back up.

 Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed during the Super Bowl halftime show
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Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed during the Super Bowl halftime showCredit: Getty Images
 Wendy said Beyonce and Jay-Z should be 'proud' to be of America like them
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Wendy said Beyonce and Jay-Z should be 'proud' to be of America like themCredit: The Wendy Williams show
 The singer and rapper didn't see anything wrong with sitting
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The singer and rapper didn't see anything wrong with sittingCredit: BackGrid

After one of her show colleagues mentioned being proud of during her performance, Wendy said: “Yes, this is what Beyonce and Jay-Z and Blue Ivy don’t understand. Be proud.”

Once again, viewers took to Twitter to slam the host’s comments.

One user wrote: “How can you watch J Lo’s performance, depicting children in cages, and say that Black people should be proud & stand for the anthem? Foolish.”

 Wendy Williams Show fans tweeted angry comments at the host for her thoughts on the matter
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Wendy Williams Show fans tweeted angry comments at the host for her thoughts on the matterCredit: The Wendy Williams show

Another tweeted: “She doesn't understand that it's about children being kidnapped from their parents and getting locked in cages, it's not a proud moment.”

A third said: “I know this flat booty bitch didn't just say if you dont stand for the anthem you're not proud to be an American.

"Wendy your son is rich but he is BLACK. Let's see how much you stand and pledge allegiance is he gets MURDERED BY A COP one day.”

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