Mariah Carey’s performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan quickly drew attention, both for its spectacle and for questions about whether she sang live. Carey opened with 'Volare,' the classic Italian song, performing in Italian before transitioning to her own 'Nothing Is Impossible' at San Siro Stadium. The set was intended to honor the host country while celebrating the Olympic theme of perseverance.
Carey, one of the best-selling female artists in music history with more than 200 million records sold worldwide, is known for her signature vocal range and high notes. Singing 'Volare' in Italian marked a rare moment in her career where she performed in a language other than English. Carey's choice was praised for its ambition, but that didn't stop a potential controversy from sprouting. It was big enough that even the AP picked up on it.
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While the stadium applauded her rendition, viewers online questioned her performance. There was a large teleprompter with phonetically spelled Italian lyrics, which would make sense if Carey was singing live. But many fans noted that Carey's lip movements did not actually match the audio, and not in a way that just suggested lag.
'I don’t understand,' one fan said. 'Something looked incredibly wrong. Sound and lip syncing aside, her expression and lack thereof was very troubling to me. It’s like she wasn’t even there, despite her physical presence. I hope she is okay.'
Another viewer added that they felt Carey 'made ZERO effort to match her lip syncing with the song lyrics, and spent the ENTIRE performance in a very strange, zoned out state.'
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Others weren't sure, but suggested if she did, there was a reason. 'The vocal was always going to be pre‑recorded because they usually are for these things,' one viewer added. 'But Mariah didn’t try to match her expressions and motions to the vocal at all. One highly upvoted comment said: 'I’m not sure if she was lip‑synching, but she seemed fully present in the moment, and her voice sounded fantastic.'
Organizers did not confirm whether Carey sang live, noting that pre-recorded elements are standard in large-scale, globally broadcast ceremonies to ensure sound quality and timing.
Even with criticism, Carey’s appearance was one of the most visible moments of the opening ceremony. Her choice to sing in Italian and her unique, glittering dress added a stunning visual and respectful nod to the Olympic host country.
In a career spanning more than three decades, Carey has repeatedly delivered ambitious, high-stakes performances. The Olympic stage was another example of her ability to command global attention, even if she may have had a little help.
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