Mariah Carey Cancels Christmas Tour Shows Due to Illness
Mariah Carey, the iconic pop diva, has had to cancel two more performances on her much-anticipated Christmas tour after falling ill with the flu. The 55-year-old singer made this announcement on Friday, revealing that she was unable to take the stage for her scheduled concerts at Newark’s Prudential Center and Belmont’s UBS Arena.
In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Carey expressed her disappointment: “Newark and Belmont – I wish I had better news but unfortunately I’m still sick and have to cancel the shows tonight and on Sunday. I’m really devastated about it and appreciate your support. Love, MC.”
Recent Cancellations Amidst a Festive Tour
This latest setback follows another cancellation earlier in the week when Carey called off her concert at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena just hours before she was set to perform. In a similar post, she conveyed her sorrow: “Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I’ve come down with the flu. It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. I love you all so much.” Known affectionately as the “Queen of Christmas,” Carey’s absence is felt deeply by fans.
The next performance is slated for December 17 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center; however, there has been no word yet from Carey regarding whether this show will also be affected by her illness.
A Record-Breaking Holiday Hit
These cancellations come during a remarkable time for Mariah Carey as well—her classic holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” recently reclaimed its number one position on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for an impressive 15 weeks this year alone. Originally released in 1994, this beloved anthem has consistently topped charts since 2019 and boasts over ten million copies sold worldwide.
In an unexpected incident last week during a performance in St. Louis, Missouri—a brawl erupted among fans while she sang “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Video footage captured two men fighting as others attempted to intervene; however, Carey remained unfazed by the commotion and continued delivering an unforgettable performance.
Celebrating Three Decades of Holiday Music
Carey kicked off her nationwide tour in November as part of celebrations marking thirty years since releasing her groundbreaking album “Merry Christmas,” which features “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The tour commenced on November 6 at Yaamava Theater in Highland, California.
During an interview with People Magazine earlier this year, Mariah shared insights into what fans could expect from this special tour: “I’ve been working day and night on this one,” she stated enthusiastically. She also mentioned collaborating with renowned creative director Debbie Allen—an Emmy Award winner known for her work on TV classics like Fame.
“I’ll be doing songs I’ve never done before along with some duets,” teased Carey while hinting at surprises planned throughout the performances.
As we approach peak holiday season festivities filled with music from Mariah herself—the anticipation remains high among devoted followers eager for updates regarding future shows amidst these recent challenges faced by their favorite artist.
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