Updated On: 09 February, 2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Pop icon Mariah Carey’s performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan drew criticism from viewers, with many alleging that the singer was lip syncing. Social media users pointed out a visible mismatch between her lip movements and the audio during her rendition of Volare and Nothing Is Impossible

Mariah Carey at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milano Cortina, Italy on Friday. Pic/Getty Images
US singing sensation Mariah Carey’s performance at the Opening Ceremony (OC) of the 2026 Winter Olympics failed to impress viewers, with many criticising her for allegedly lip syncing.
Five-time Grammy Award-winner Carey, 56, who performed the Italian classic song Volare and her own hit single Nothing Is Impossible, on Friday at Milan’s San Siro Stadium in Milan, attempted to make little effort while hitting the high notes.