TLC put performing on hold this weekend, after singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins landed in the hospital after experiencing some unpleasant symptoms.
The “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs” duo, comprised of T-Boz and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, was set to bring its hits to the Great New York State Fair Friday evening but called off its performance shortly before showtime. “Tonight’s TLC performance has been canceled due to T-Boz experiencing symptoms related to food poisoning,” the fair announced Friday on Instagram.
“We wish her a quick recovery,” the statement added.
A day later, TLC shed more light on its reasons for canceling the state fair gig, denying that T-Boz had food poisoning. T-Boz, 54, “experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps,” TLC said in an Instagram story statement, reposted Saturday by the Great New York State Fair.
“She was immediately seen by a doctor and subsequently taken to the hospital for further evaluation,” the statement said. “Last evening, Tionne was diagnosed with a severe abdominal blockage, necessitating the cancellation of both the Syracuse and Foxwood performances.”
After the Great New York State Fair, TLC was set to join Shaggy for a Saturday performance at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. T-Boz remained “under medical supervision” and was expected to be released Sunday, the statement said.
A representative for TLC did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment Monday.
News of TLC’s last-minute cancellations and T-Boz’s hospitalization over the weekend was met with mixed reactions on social media. Several Instagram users slammed the duo for allegedly calling off their state fair show “30 minutes” before the advertised start time. But others voiced support for T-Boz.
“We hope all the clowns in the other post making fun of her don’t ever have to experience that kind of medical emergency,” one fan wrote Saturday.
TLC apologized to fans and event promoters for the cancellations and said it is “committed to rescheduling” the canceled shows. The group said it considered the advice of T-Boz’s physician, “who required [T-Boz] to stay in the hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition.”
“The group appreciates the understanding and support,” the statement said.
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