Sabrina Carpenter speaks out against accusations of lip syncing: “Speak to my audio engineers”

3 October, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter performs onstage during the Sabrina Carpenter Short n’ Sweet Tour

Sabrina Carpenter has spoken out against accusations of lip syncing, telling fans that she always sings live during her shows.

The accusations against the ‘Espresso’ singer come as she has kicked off the first dates of her huge ‘Short n’ Sweet’ world tour with a number of live shows across the US.

However, while the gigs seem to be going down seamlessly with most fans, some have had their doubts as to whether or not the pop star is signing live, and taken to social media to debate if she was lip syncing at some shows.

“Does she ever sing live?” one wrote on TikTok, while another dubious fan replied by saying: “Hate to say it but 30 per cent lip [syncing] 30 per cent backing track 40 per cent singing.”

Now, Carpenter has caught wind of the rumours on social media, and taken to TikTok to quash speculation. “I sing live every show 100 per cent,” she began, before asking them: “Would you like to speak to my audio engineers?”

After the ongoing run of US dates comes to an end, the singer will embark on her recently announced UK and European tour dates. They will all be held next year with former NME Cover star Rachel Chinouriri as a special guest.

The UK and European shows kick off at 3Arena in Dublin on March 3, with further shows in Birmingham, London and Manchester – grab remaining tickets here.

The tour comes in celebration of her ‘Short N’ Sweet’ album, which NME celebrated in a four star review. “Musically, Carpenter mostly finds that niche she’s been searching for, getting comfortable in a country-pop groove on the likes of ‘Coincidence’ and ‘Please Please Please’, or nailing frothy pop bops like ‘Taste’ and ‘Juno’,” it read.

“Her individuality occasionally feels a little diluted, the likes of ‘Good Graces’ and ‘Bed Chem’ moulded in Ariana Grande’s image. For the most part, though, who Sabrina Carpenter is has never been clearer – and her long-awaited, hard-earned climb to pop’s summit should continue with ease.”

Thanks to huge hits on the record including ‘Please Please Please’ and ‘Espresso’, the album has become one of the biggest releases of the summer, and now has also earned Carpenter a spot on the Grammys’ Best New Artist Ballot.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the award is measured by factors including “public consciousness” and “prominence”, and will see her go up against Chappell Roan at the 2025 ceremony. Despite being considered for the Best New Artist award, the nod comes as ‘Short N’ Sweet’ is the singer’s sixth record.

In other Sabrina Carpenter news, the singer recently responded to criticism of her embracing her sexuality during her recent run of tour dates.

“You’ll still get the occasional mother that has a strong opinion on how you should be dressing. And to that I just say, don’t come to the show and that’s OK,” she told TIME.

“It’s unfortunate that it’s ever been something to criticise, because truthfully, the scariest thing in the world is getting up on a stage in front of that many people and having to perform as if it’s nothing. If the one thing that helps you do that is the way you feel comfortable dressing, then that’s what you’ve got to do.”

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