'I was told there would be tea': Pop diva Mariah Carey calls her New Year's Eve show a 'disaster' as she breaks live broadcast to demand a hot drink... one year after shambolic Rockin' Eve performance in NYC

By Becky Freeth for MailOnline

Published: 05:35 GMT, 1 January 2018 | Updated: 21:37 GMT, 1 January 2018

Last year, her New Year's Eve performance was branded 'awkward' and 'lackluster' by the critics.

But it was Mariah Carey who called her Rockin' Eve show a 'disaster' on Sunday night as she demanded a hot tea like the revellers in New York's Times Square.

The 47-year-old pop diva broke up her live gig to ask for a beverage despite redeeming herself with a flawless performance. 

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Where's the tea? Mariah Carey rebounded from last year's live debacle during New Year's Rockin' Eve in New York City with a flawless performance on Sunday in Times Square... but still broke up the show to demand tea

Where's the tea? Mariah Carey rebounded from last year's live debacle during New Year's Rockin' Eve in New York City with a flawless performance on Sunday in Times Square... but still broke up the show to demand tea

'They told me there would be tea,' Twitter claim Carey said to the audience, before exclaiming. 'Oh, this is a disaster.'

It caused much amusement among social media users, some which were eagerly sharing memes about the star.

'The first meme of 2018 was Mariah Carey asking for hot tea,' said one amused fan on Sunday night.

Another added: '"They told me i'd have hot tea" famous last words of 2017- Mariah Carey.'

Found my tea: Luckily, Mariah saw the funny side and happily declared that she'd found a hot drink after the ball drop

Found my tea: Luckily, Mariah saw the funny side and happily declared that she'd found a hot drink after the ball drop

Not so impressive: Last year, Mariah's performance on the same stage (pictured, at the New Year's Eve celebration 2016) was branded a shambles

Not so impressive: Last year, Mariah's performance on the same stage (pictured, at the New Year's Eve celebration 2016) was branded a shambles

One other amused user said: 'I'm using that line every time I'm disappointed in 2018.' 

'Mariah Carey demanding hot tea is exactly how I hoped the year would begin,' declared another.

One fan shared: 'I now think 2018 is going to be amazing - Happy New Year to all. Especially @MariahCarey'

Much amusement: Twitter users found the diva demands hilarious, praising the moment as one of the finest ways to ring in 2018

Much amusement: Twitter users found the diva demands hilarious, praising the moment as one of the finest ways to ring in 2018

Others called her angry ramble 'the right way to enter 2018' and one other said 'If Mariah Carey can make it through that performance without her hot tea, then I can make it through another year.'

Luckily, the pop diva - who has in the past been accused of making outrageous demands - saw the funny side and shared a picture with a tea cup later that night, telling her fans, 'Found my tea!'   

Her live appearance 12 months ago ended in disaster after a myriad of problems left her visibly upset and she stopped singing, despite a pre-recorded track playing in the background.

Flawless performance: Mariah was praised for her 'flawless performance' on Sunday though

Flawless performance: Mariah was praised for her 'flawless performance' on Sunday though

Hit songs: The pop diva performed her hits songs Vision Of Love and Hero in freezing weather

Hit songs: The pop diva performed her hits songs Vision Of Love and Hero in freezing weather

Hit song: Mariah sang Hero with backup singers in white robes behind her

Hit song: Mariah sang Hero with backup singers in white robes behind her

Mariah last year skipped the soundcheck and let a stand-in do it.

TMZ reported that Mariah completed rehearsal this time without any issues. 

Mariah treated the Times Square audience to some of her biggest hits from the 1990s.

She hit the stage looking glamorous in a white fur coat over a long golden gown. 

Nailed it: The singer successfully rebounded from last year's widely ridiculed debacle

Nailed it: The singer successfully rebounded from last year's widely ridiculed debacle

Pop diva: The pop superstar showed just a hint of her diva reputation during her performance

Pop diva: The pop superstar showed just a hint of her diva reputation during her performance

Mariah opened up with her 1990 hit song Vision Of Love.

The singer showed just a hint of her diva reputation after her first song.

'I'm just going to take a sip of tea if they'll let me. They told me there would be tea,' she said, but no hot drink materialized. 

No stand in this year: Mariah was snapped doing a sound check on the Times Square stage with TMZ reporting that the run through went smoothly

No stand in this year: Mariah was snapped doing a sound check on the Times Square stage with TMZ reporting that the run through went smoothly

Run through: The pop superstar wore a shiny gold jacket with black trim and black trousers and boots for the rehearsal and tied her hair back in a pony tail

Run through: The pop superstar wore a shiny gold jacket with black trim and black trousers and boots for the rehearsal and tied her hair back in a pony tail

'Ugh. It's a disaster. OK, well, we'll just have to rough it. I'm going to be just like everybody else with no hot tea,' she said stoically.

Mariah dedicated her next number to people 'who make this a better place, a more united planet'.

The singer then launched into her 1993 ballad Hero with backup singers in white robes behind her. 

Last year: Mariah is shown last year when her televised appearance ended in disaster after a myriad of problems left her visibly upset and she stopped singing, but this year she was supported by boyfriend Bryan

Last year: Mariah is shown last year when her televised appearance ended in disaster after a myriad of problems left her visibly upset and she stopped singing, but this year she was supported by boyfriend Bryan

Pampered: The beauty was waited on by make-up artists and hair

Pampered: The beauty was waited on by make-up artists and hair

Putting on a show: She received high praise this year, redeeming herself

Putting on a show: She received high praise this year, redeeming herself

Warm welcome: Despite the cold, Mariah had a warm reception

Warm welcome: Despite the cold, Mariah had a warm reception

Kisses: The musician is best known for being accused of making diva demands

Kisses: The musician is best known for being accused of making diva demands

Praised: The star was dressed in a heavy fluffy coat and glittery dress

Praised: The star was dressed in a heavy fluffy coat and glittery dress

'Happy New Year! I love you!,' she said after her performance as she blew a kiss to the audience.

Show host Ryan Seacrest, 43, later asked Mariah about her performance after the ball dropped.

'I'm feeling better than last year,' she replied.

It's freezing: The show's host Ryan Seacrest was also seen rehearsing, bundled up against the frigid temperatures 

It's freezing: The show's host Ryan Seacrest was also seen rehearsing, bundled up against the frigid temperatures 

Cross country: Ciara hosted the Los Angeles party as part of the broadcast

Cross country: Ciara hosted the Los Angeles party as part of the broadcast

She's back: Lucy Hale was back in New Orleans to ring in the New Year

She's back: Lucy Hale was back in New Orleans to ring in the New Year

Ryan and co-host Jenny McCarthy, 48, hosted from NYC with the broadcast also featuring performances from New Orleans, Las Vegas and Hollywood.

Britney Spears, 36, performed from Sin City and gave a sexy performance of Work B**** in thigh-high boots and tiny shorts with a heart symbol in the back.

She later performed Toxic from the Axis Theater.

Camila Cabello, 20, also hit the Times Square stage and sang her hit song Havana. 

Bright lights: Times Square was filled with revelers for New Year's Eve

Bright lights: Times Square was filled with revelers for New Year's Eve

Bundled up: Ryan mingled with attendees at the annual event in Times Square

Bundled up: Ryan mingled with attendees at the annual event in Times Square

Cold outside: Jenny McCarthy admitted that she was freezing out there

Cold outside: Jenny McCarthy admitted that she was freezing out there

Warming up: The host and husband Donnie Wahlberg warmed their noses up together

Warming up: The host and husband Donnie Wahlberg warmed their noses up together

Hit song: Camila Cabello also performed her hit song in Times Square

Hit song: Camila Cabello also performed her hit song in Times Square

Fan favorite: The former Fifth Harmony singer will release her debut self-titled solo album  Camila on January 12

Fan favorite: The former Fifth Harmony singer will release her debut self-titled solo album  Camila on January 12

Hailee Steinfeld performed in Los Angeles along with Alesso and Florida Georgia Line as they teamed up on Let Me Go.

The 21-year-old Los Angeles singer donned a crop top and loose black trousers for their performance.

Halsey and G-Eazy also performed their song Him & I in Los Angeles and the couple finished with a long kiss. 

Multi-talented: Hailee Steinfeld hit the stage in Los Angeles as part of the broadcast

Multi-talented: Hailee Steinfeld hit the stage in Los Angeles as part of the broadcast

Group performance: Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line performed with Hailee

Group performance: Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line performed with Hailee

Cute couple: Halsey and G-Eazy shared a long kiss after their song together

Cute couple: Halsey and G-Eazy shared a long kiss after their song together

On stage: Alessia Cara also sang with Zedd in Los Angeles

On stage: Alessia Cara also sang with Zedd in Los Angeles

Alessia Cara also sang with Zedd in Los Angeles and Kelly Clarkson also entertained the Hollywood crowd.

Nick Jonas bundled up in all-black as he sang live in Times Square where temperatures dropped to a bone-chilling 10F.

Ariel Winter of Modern Family also spoke onstage at the Los Angeles event.

Idol star: Kelly Clarkson belted out her hit songs from Los Angeles

Idol star: Kelly Clarkson belted out her hit songs from Los Angeles

Bundled up: Nick Jonas bundled up while singing in Times Square

Bundled up: Nick Jonas bundled up while singing in Times Square

He rocks: Nick Jonas performed at the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
He rocks: Nick Jonas performed at the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

He rocks: Nick Jonas performed at the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

Canadian singer: Shawn Mendes also performed in Hollywood

Canadian singer: Shawn Mendes also performed in Hollywood

Celebrations: Nick wore an all-black ensemble for the event 

Celebrations: Nick wore an all-black ensemble for the event 

Song and dance man: Nick entertained the crowds for the New Years special
Song and dance man: Nick entertained the crowds for the New Years special

Song and dance man: Nick entertained the crowds for the New Years special

TV star: Ariel Winter took to the stage during the event in Los Angeles

TV star: Ariel Winter took to the stage during the event in Los Angeles

Chilly: The boys wore matching get-ups for the evening

Chilly: The boys wore matching get-ups for the evening, but Jenny McCarthy stood out in a bright raincoat

Touch up: The actress had her make-up redone between takes 

Touch up: The actress had her make-up redone between takes 

Brace yourself: Jenny huddled up in her bright pink outfit
Brace yourself: Jenny huddled up in her bright pink outfit

Brace yourself: Jenny huddled up in her bright pink outfit

Sparkler: Bebe Rexha also attended the event

Sparkler: Bebe Rexha also attended the event

Soulful: Bebe took to the stage to perform in a pink number

Take the plunge: Bebe wore a daring dress for the event

Take the plunge: Bebe wore a daring dress for the event

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