Kelly Clarkson Says She Suspected Cyclospora Infection During Las Vegas Show

Kelly Clarkson performed at her Studio Sessions residency in Las Vegas on Saturday and told attendees she feared she had contracted cyclospora. nypost.com reported that the singer, 44, shared the account onstage after hesitating to describe her symptoms. “I don’t know if I’ve got that thing where people eat lettuce and s–t,” Clarkson said during the show.

She added that the episode began the night before when she thought, “Oh my God. Jesus,” and returned to her room relieved no one else was present. ” She also praised the “warm toilets” in Las Vegas and said she hoped the current performance would not repeat the experience.

The CDC states that cyclospora causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness marked by prolonged diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, bloating, weight loss and low-grade fever. nypost.com reported that the current outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people across 34 states since it began in May. Clarkson released her single “I’d Be Lyin’” on Friday.