Organizers Decline To Confirm If Mariah Carey Lip-Synced
Organizers said performances are pre-recorded but would not confirm whether Mariah Carey used a track at the Feb. 6, 2026 opening ceremony.
Overview
Maria Laura Iascone, Milan Cortina director of ceremonies, said on Feb. 7, 2026 organizers record performances "in order to be on the safe side" but declined to confirm if Mariah Carey used a pre-recorded track.
Mariah Carey, 56, sang "Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu" in Italian during the Feb. 6, 2026 opening ceremony, prompting social media claims of lip-syncing after visible teleprompter footage circulated online.
A Milan-Cortina spokesperson said certain ceremony elements are pre-recorded to ensure timing and sound quality, and Iascone confirmed Mariah Carey was not paid for the performance, officials said.
The production involved more than 1,300 cast and performers, over 500 musicians and more than 700 hours of rehearsals, organizers said.
AP and other reporters asked the International Olympic Committee and Milan-Cortina organizers about possible lip-syncing at the Feb. 7, 2026 news conference, where officials declined to provide a definitive answer.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this story neutrally, balancing praise and criticism while keeping editorial voice separate from source content. The coverage quotes organizers on recorded tracks and visible teleprompter, notes crowd applause and online complaints, and avoids loaded terms, providing multiple viewpoints without pushing a single narrative.
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FAQ
No, Mariah Carey has not confirmed or denied lip-syncing; her official video upload shows the performance but makes no statement on it.
Mariah Carey performed a medley of 'Volare (Nel Blu, dipinto di Blu)' and 'Nothing Is Impossible'.
Organizers stated that performances are pre-recorded to ensure timing and sound quality but declined to provide a definitive answer on Mariah Carey's specific case.
No, officials confirmed Mariah Carey was not paid for the performance.
Social media claims arose after visible teleprompter footage circulated online during her performance of 'Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu' in Italian.
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