Mariah Carey’s Cringeworthy Fake Slap Steals the Show at MTV VMAs

I’m Quinn Parker, and I’m here to spill the tea – and I’ve got a whole pot of it! As an over-caffeinated aunt spilling thoughts faster than you can keep up, I’m about to dish out the juiciest details on Mariah Carey’s latest performance. So, buckle up, folks!

Mariah Carey took the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, and let’s just say it was a night to remember – for all the right and wrong reasons. The singer-songwriter performed some of her hits and accepted the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, a lifetime achievement presented at the ceremony each year. But, it was her awkward fake slap that had everyone talking.

During her performance, a woman in an all-red outfit, referred to as Bianca by Mariah, came out on stage. Mariah pretended to smack her in the face, but it was clear that the choreography wasn’t quite rehearsed enough. The fake slap was off-time, and Mariah looked like she was hesitating – she didn’t even come close to hitting the dancer. The poor girl did her best to sell the movement with a cartoonish flop to the floor, but it was a bit of a fail.

Despite the awkward moment, Mariah kept on performing, and she even received a huge ovation when the show ended. It’s worth noting that Mariah didn’t do a ton of dancing during the show, moving around the stage a bit gingerly and holding hands with dancers who seemed to be leading her around. Maybe she’s just a bit out of practice, considering she doesn’t do a lot of live shows these days.

However, when Mariah accepted the lifetime trophy, she sounded great, thanking everyone and even poking fun at MTV for taking so long to give her the award. It’s clear that Mariah’s still got it – even if her stage combat skills need a bit of work.

As the night came to a close, Mariah finally got her VMA, and while it might not have been for her stage combat skills, it was definitely a memorable moment. And, let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good fake slap?

So, what to watch next? Will Mariah Carey be back on stage, slapping dancers and belting out hits? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – we’ll be keeping an eye on her.

And that’s a wrap, folks! I hope you enjoyed the tea, and I’ll catch you all on the flip side.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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