TLC Concerts Cancelled After T-Boz Hospitalized
TLC singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins is “on the mend” after suffering a medical emergency before taking the stage Friday.
The girl group, consisting of Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, canceled their Aug. 23 performance at the New York State Fair less than an hour before their set after T-Boz suffered a “severe abdominal blockage,” according to a statement posted on Instagram by the event organizers.
“After delivering an electrifying performance in Toledo, Ohio last Thursday, TLC was eagerly awaiting their next stop at the New York State Fair in Syracuse,” the statement continued. “However, shortly after arriving in Syracuse, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting and intense abdominal cramping.”
According to the statement, reposted on TLC’s official Instagram account, Watkins was “immediately seen by a doctor and then taken to the hospital for further evaluation.” Due to Watkins’ diagnosis of abdominal blockage, TLC was forced to cancel their Friday performance at the New York State Fair and Saturday’s performance, where they were scheduled to perform with Shaggy at the Premiere Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.
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The statement continued: “The doctor confirmed that it was not food poisoning, but an abdominal blockage. Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and sincerely apologizes to all her fans and the organizers of the event. The decision to cancel was made on the advice of her doctor, who asked her to stay in hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition.”
Watkins is expected to be released from the hospital on Sunday.
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On Saturday, Watkins took to Instagram to share a health update with her fans, saying she was “on the mend” and that “it was just one of those unexpected things that I had no control over.”
She said she was “looking forward to catching up with you…thank you for your understanding.”
TLC plans to reschedule canceled shows in the future.
“TLC is committed to rescheduling the canceled concerts and apologizes to all fans, especially those who traveled long distances to attend. The group appreciates the understanding and support,” the statement concluded.