Mariah Carey missed her taping for NBC’s Christmas In Rockefeller, but her subpar live performance left many fans upset.

Mariah Carey Tree Lighting Drama

Carey was forced to perform live for NBC’s Rockefeller Christmas special after she arrived hours late for her Tuesday taping. Carey reportedly left fans waiting for hours at Rockefeller Center, showing up three hours late for her taping. According to reports, Carey was late because she was in divorce talks, and, though she tried to convince NBC producers to let her perform for the fans, they cancelled the scheduled taping.

Carey took to Twitter to apologize to the fans, writing, “Last night’s situation was beyond my control. I apologize to all that showed up, you know that I would never want to disappoint you.”

Viewers Slam Mariah Carey Performance

When Carey took the stage on Wednesday to perform her Christmas hit “All I Want For Christmas” live, but the results were less than stellar. Carey is known for her impressive range and ability to hit the high notes, especially on “All I Want For Christmas.” Unfortunately, for her live performance, Carey failed to hit the high notes and very audibly struggled to change octaves during her performance.

Viewers watching the show at home were quick to comment on Carey’s vocals, taking to Twitter and bombarding the legendary singer with criticism.

Mariah Carey Isolated Mic Feed Leaks

To make matters worse, a video with Carey’s alleged isolated mic feed surfaced online, adding to the criticism.

Carey has not responded to the attacks on her voice, but her fans have quickly rushed to her defense.

Article by Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.