TLC has been forced to cancel shows after Tionne ‘T-Box Watkin’s was diagnosed with an ‘abdominal blockage’. Formed in 1990 in Atlanta , Georgia, the girl group’s best-known line-up included Tionne, Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas. The group enjoyed huge success in the 90s , with nine top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles – Creep, Waterfalls, No Scrubs and Unpretty.
They are also the best-selling American girl group of all time, having sold over 65 million records worldwide. Although they are currently touring around the United States, the group had to cancel two shows after Tionne, 54, suffered ‘sudden and severe nausea, vomiting and intense abdominal cramps’ after a performance in Toledo, Ohio on Thursday. In a statement shared on the group’s Instagram Stories, Tionne and Rozonda explained what happened to their bandmate, who was then immediately seen by a doctor who diagnosed her with ‘abdominal blockage’.
The medical professional then advised them to cancel TLC’s show at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York, on Friday, August 23, and a performance on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. She was due to be released from hospital today.
The statement also read: ‘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.