Mariah Carey's New London Appearance Sparks Public Concern About Her Health

Mariah Carey’s recent appearance in London has left fans buzzing with speculation and concern. A video of the singer greeting supporters outside a hotel prompted questions about her well-being.

Singer Mariah Carey was filmed stepping out of a hotel in London to greet fans and sign autographs. However, the way she moved and the fact that she needed assistance descending the stairs left fans concerned.

For the appearance on August 14, the songstress looked glamorous in an all-black ensemble. She wore a cropped jacket over a tight, knee-length dress, platform heels, and accessorized with black sunglasses.

The star moved cautiously as a staff member held her hand to balance and assist her down the hotel's stairs so she could meet her excited fans. The footage caused netizens to express concern about Carey's health.

One person asked in French, "But what happened? Is she on antidepressants? She walks like an elderly person... and she seems slowed down, even when she's signing autographs." A German speaker speculated, "She's a double and not the real Mariah Carey."

The speculation continued with another person saying, "😮She walks like she just gave birth🤔 Or maybe she [sic] have had an operation and the stitches still hurt🤔." A Spanish speaker observed, "It looks like she had liposuction, look closely at her stomach, it's bandaged. Poor thing, she must be in pain. And I'm not joking. [sic]"

Another viewer, also noticing her stomach, wrote in French, "It looks like she's wearing a support corset. She must have had a problem with her back." Turning the attention to Carey's face, someone commented, "I have a hard time recognizing her up close, her face looks very tight - long live plastic surgery."

One concerned netizen noted, "She looks so fragile, such a great singer." However, not all of the comments focused on her appearance. One fan shared that the singer is "Humble and grateful to her fans."

Her most current appearance outside a hotel in London isn't the only one that had tongues wagging. Carey's sleek new look turned heads before the singer even stepped on stage a few months ago, sparking online buzz and speculation about her figure.

The music icon, 56, made a striking impression outside her London hotel on June 15, 2025, while heading over to the Capital Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium. This appearance instantly caught the attention of fans and onlookers alike, thanks to her slim silhouette and trendy fashion choice.

Wearing a tight black romper paired with knee-high boots and oversized sunglasses, Carey greeted fans who had gathered outside her hotel earlier in the evening. She smiled warmly, posed for photos, and signed autographs, exuding the same confidence and charm that have defined her career for decades.

Later, she shared several photos from her big performance on Instagram, captioning the post, "Thank you @capitalofficial Summertime Ball! ❤️🦋🇬🇧." The images revealed her onstage in the same fitted outfit, radiating energy and presence as she sang for the massive crowd gathered at Wembley.

The moment quickly became a topic of conversation online, particularly due to the noticeable transformation in Carey's figure. Social media platforms were flooded with speculation about how she achieved her slender look.

One person wrote, "Finally she got on ozempic. [sic]" Others echoed similar suspicions, with someone else saying, "One word. Ozempic," and another adding, "Mounjaro working."

While speculation persisted, many fans celebrated Carey's look with excitement. One person wrote, "Body is bodying man. She's always been beautiful and gorgeous with a nice bod😍🔥 [sic]." Another commented, "Looking amazinggggg [sic]."

Several others offered glowing feedback, such as someone who said, "Wowwww! One thing about Mariah, she wiii always get her body snaaaaaatched when she needs to!🔥🔥🔥 [sic]."

Another wrote, "Looking in great shape💖." One fan commented, "legs for days," while another added, "Gorgeous figure!!!" The admiration didn't stop there. One excited supporter wrote, "Mariah 2.0 🔥 Serve serve serve!," and another said, "Skinny Legend 🔥🔥🔥."

Even her posture and style choices were applauded, with someone commenting, "Strutting about in her comfy boots like a boss! No one saying she's stiff now 🔥."

Her stage presence was also a topic of praise. One person wrote, "Loved everything! Your energy, your vocals, your looks, your outfit, your humor, the stage, the fireworks, you are the GOAT! ❤️🦋😍." Another stated, "She looks amazing 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼❤️❤️."

Several fans expressed their joy for her continued evolution. One person commented, "Of course you looked flawless as ever. I'm so happy for this new era of MC16 I know you will stay winning cause true God given talent always wins. You look radiant. I love you Queen. Can't wait for MC16. 🦋❤️ [sic]."

Others reflected on her timeless beauty, with one saying, "She still looks so good 🤩." Another fan wrote, "I was honestly shocked 🤯 it's like time reverted, she sounded and looked great. And most importantly engaged with audience and brought the energy we needed to see from her 🦋❤️ [sic]."

Another fan declared, "You looked and sounded amazing, Queen. Loving everything about it and your interaction with Sofia was so cute." One netizen remarked, "👏you were incredible 🔥🐑."

Only days before this performance, Carey appeared at the BET Awards on June 9. First, the singer took the stage for a performance, wearing a sparkling gold mini dress with a structured bodice, asymmetrical hemline, and matching gold platform heels.

She continued the glittering theme with her accessories, while her hair was parted in the center and worn straight.

Later in the evening, she was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award. As she took the stage, Carey wore a white floor-length gown featuring a low-cut sweetheart neckline and visible corsetry. Her look was accented by a large gemstone necklace and stacks of bracelets.

As she accepted the honor, the singer delivered a speech that was both reflective and empowering. She said, "It took me a while but I finally realized that life is far too short to live for anyone else's approval which is something I always did. So thank you so much. So I decided to own who I am — my extraness, my fabulousness, and yes, my success and my iconicness [sic]."

Additionally, she encouraged the audience to believe in themselves, love who they are, and "be iconic while you're doing it."

The next day, on June 10, Carey posted a carousel of photos on Instagram summarizing her BET Awards night. In her caption, she wrote, "Thank you @betawards for an unforgettable night. Feeling blessed!"

With two high-profile moments in less than a week, Mariah Carey proved once again why she remains a powerful force in pop culture.