TLC was forced to cancel two scheduled concerts at the last minute following an unexpected hospitalization.
The R&B duo were slated to perform at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York on Friday, August 23rd and at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut on Saturday, August 24th after traveling from an earlier show in Ohio. But after arriving in the area for Friday’s performance, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins “experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps,” the group explained in a statement shared on their Instagram Stories on Saturday, August 24th.
Tionne Watkins
Watkins, 54, “was immediately seen by a doctor and subsequently taken to the hospital for further medical evaluation.” Medical professionals diagnosed the singer with a “severe abdominal blockage” and kept Watkins temporarily in the hospital so that her condition could be monitored, though she was expected to be released by the end of the weekend.
New York State Fair organizers initially said that Watkins was “experiencing symptoms related to food poisoning” in a post on Instagram Friday. The event’s official account later shared a screenshot of TLC’s statement explaining what had happened on Instagram.
TLC’s Instagram post:
“Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and extends her sincere apologies to all her fans and the event promoters,” TLC’s statement said. “The decision to cancel was made under the advisement of her physician, who required her to stay in the hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition.”
Following Watkins’ diagnosis, the “Waterfalls” hitmakers assured fans they were “committed to rescheduling the canceled shows” and offered apologies “to all the fans, particularly those who traveled long distances” in anticipation of the Friday and Saturday shows.
“The group appreciates the understanding and support,” the group’s statement concluded.
We believe T-Boz has recovered from this unexpected health hiccup and has resumed her daily routine and schedule.