Singer Mariah Carey has been forced to cancel two more performances on her Christmas Time tour due to a bout with the flu. The cancellations, affecting shows in Newark, New Jersey and Belmont, New York, come shortly after Carey canceled a Pittsburgh concert for the same reason.
The five-time Grammy winner expressed her disappointment on social media, stating she was "devastated" about the cancellations and thanking fans for their support. Carey's next scheduled performance is on December 17th in Brooklyn, the final date of her tour, but it remains uncertain if this show will proceed as planned.
This news comes as Carey's iconic holiday song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," returned to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for its 15th week. The song has consistently reached number one each year since 2019. Recently, a fan altercation broke out during a St. Louis performance of the hit song, though Carey remained unfazed and continued singing.
The Christmas Time tour is a celebration of the 30th anniversary of Carey's album "Merry Christmas." The tour began in November and was planned to span 20 cities. In previous interviews, Carey expressed her excitement for the tour, highlighting collaborations with individuals like Debbie Allen and hinting at new songs and duets.
