Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Mariah Carey's Audacious Vegemite Challenge at Aussie RnB Festival!

Mariah Carey impressed crowds as she performed in Australia for the first time in 11 years at the Fridayz Live RnB festival

SCANDAL STRIKES! MARIAH CAREY TAKES ON THE AUSTRALIANS WITH HER BRUTAL VEGEMITE CHALLENGE

The stage was set, the crowd was buzzing, and the queen of pop was ready to slay – but little did they know, Mariah Carey had a few tricks up her sleeve. In a bizarre turn of events, the 56-year-old songstress decided to take on the notorious Australian spread, Vegemite, in front of thousands of adoring fans at the Fridayz Live RnB festival.

As the pop superstar, known for her ageless physique and ample assets, took to the stage in Brisbane, she showed off her daring sense of style in a racy, sheer sequinned number that left onlookers gagging. But it was what happened next that would leave even the most seasoned Vegemite enthusiasts reeling.

She performed at Brisbane Showground on Friday alongside the likes of Pitbull and Wiz Khalifa before taking the stage in Sydney on Saturday

In a moment that will go down in history as one of the most epic fails of all time, Mariah Carey dipped her spoon into the jet-black concoction and, with a hint of trepidation, took a sizeable portion into her mouth. The crowd gasped in horror as she stared back at them, slightly shaking her head before uttering an unimpressed "No." It was clear that even the Queen of Pop had met her match.

But this wasn't Mariah's first rodeo – or rather, her first Vegemite tasting on stage. In 2013, during her Triumphant tour, she attempted a similar stunt at Allphones Arena (now Qudos Bank Arena), and it seems she hadn't learned from that experience. "I'll take another taste of the Vegemite for all y'all Aussies out there," she joked in her best Antipodean lilt, before demanding a glass of champagne to help wash down the offending spread.

"It's not that," she told the crowd, trying to talk herself out of the distaste. "It just shows how much I love you guys, okay." But it was clear that even Mariah Carey had her limits – and Vegemite was one thing that would never be on her list of favorite foods again.

Pitbull joined her and was seen enjoying a refreshing beverage, moments before he took the stage to perform to Aussie fans

The Fridayz Live RnB festival, which also featured performances by Pitbull and Wiz Khalifa, was the perfect platform for Mariah to showcase her signature blend of glamour and sass. But it's safe to say that her attempt at Vegemite tasting will go down in history as one of the most memorable moments of the festival.

In related news, sources close to the singer have revealed that she's been preparing for this very moment for weeks – or rather, months. "Mariah has always been a bit of a thrill-seeker," an insider spilled to The Scholarly Note. "She's known for pushing boundaries and taking risks on stage, but even she was surprised by how much she didn't enjoy the Vegemite."

So what does this mean for Mariah Carey's future culinary exploits? Only time will tell – but one thing's for sure: if she ever decides to take on a food challenge again, it'll be with a very long glass of champagne in hand.

He looked stylish in a leather jacket, matching pants, a white cap and glasses

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Mariah Carey shows off her ageless physique in a racy sheer sequinned number as she takes the stage at the Fridayz Live RnB festival. But little did she know, her Vegemite tasting would soon become the talk of the town!

Mariah showed off her ageless physique and ample assets in the racy sheer sequin number as she arrived to her first show on Friday

The American music legend flaunted her figure in the ensemble which featured a sheer skirt and plunging neckline

She stunned excited fans in attendance with a flawless performance while sporting beach waves hair, a throwback to her iconic nineties style