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TLC was forced to cancel two shows after Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins suffered from a medical emergency.
Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas announced the update on Friday, August 23, just hours before the veteran group was scheduled to perform at the New York State Fair. The statement she shared explained that Watkins started to feel ill following their show in Toledo, Ohio last Thursday.
“Shortly after arriving in Syracuse, Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps,” the statement explained. “She was immediately seen by a doctor and subsequently taken to the hospital for further evaluation."
“The doctor verified that this was not food poisoning, but an abdominal blockage," it continued. "Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and extends her sincere apologies to all her fans and the event promoters. 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."
TLC canceled their New York show and their performance at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on August 24. T-Boz and Chilli were expected to share a stage with Shaggy. The statement said T-Boz would remain in the hospital until August 25. Prior to her release, the seasoned singer posted a promising update to her Instagram page. She reassured fans that she's "on the mend" and can't wait to reschedule the shows.
“TLC is committed to rescheduling the canceled shows and apologizes to all the fans, particularly those who traveled long distances to attend," the statement concluded. "The group appreciates the understanding and support.”