Global pop diva Mariah Carey found herself embroiled in a lip-syncing controversy at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
On February 7, the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was held at the San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan, Italy. Mariah Carey was the featured performer on the ceremony’s celebratory stage.
Mariah Carey opened the show with the beloved Italian song ‘Nel Blu, Dipinto di Blu,’ followed by her own track ‘Nothing Is Impossible,’ as part of the opening performance.
However, viewers worldwide reacted negatively. Immediately after the performance, lip-sync allegations quickly spread across social media and online communities, with many criticizing mismatched lip movements and lyrics.
The British media outlet The Sun also reported that “viewers are furious over allegations that Mariah Carey lip-synced during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.”
According to international reports, Mariah Carey wore a total of 306 carats of diamond jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, valued at approximately 20 billion won.
Despite her glamorous appearance, the performance quality drew harsh criticism. Numerous international media outlets and netizens voiced criticism, accusing Mariah Carey of delivering an uncommitted lip-sync performance.
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