Mariah Carey faces backlash after lip syncing claims during Italian song performance at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Mariah Carey faced backlash after performing “Volare” at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan. Viewers claimed she lip-synced during the show, pointing to mismatched lip movements. Social media users criticized her effort while the performance was still live. Carey has not responded, and organizers have not clarified whether the vocals were live.

Mariah Carey faces backlash after lip syncing claims during Italian song performance at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Mariah Carey faced backlash after performing “Volare” at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan. Viewers claimed she lip-synced during the show, pointing to mismatched lip movements. Social media users criticized her effort while the performance was still live. Carey has not responded, and organizers have not clarified whether the vocals were live.