Whitney’s shakey comeback performance confuses the U.K.

Singer, performer, actress and Diva extraordinaire, Whitney Houston, the “former Mrs. Brown,” performed on British television show “X-Factor” on Sunday, October 18, 2009. ( “X-Factor” is the predecessor to “American Idol” in the United States, and is also judged by Simon Cowell.)

According to the U.K.’s Daily Mail, audience members and the host Dermot O’Leary were confused by what appeared to be the diva’s nervousness at returning to the spotlight after a decade. Given her past tumultuous life with certified nut Bobby Brown and her very public battle with drug addiction, viewers seemed concerned enough for news bureaus to pick up on the story.

Ms. Houston has been primed for the spotlight since she was a child, and she has never stumbled in an interview, especially at the height of her addiction. Everyone remembers her uncomfortable interview with then-husband Bobby Brown and Diane Sawyer. She was defensive about the public’s perception of her marriage, and even appeared angry at the implication that she was struggling with addiction.

Then there was the bizarre tirade on the Wendy Williams radio show, the emaciated performance at the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary celebration at Madison Square Garden, and her mysterious last-minute replacement by Faith Hill at the 1999 VH1 Divas, that prompted fans to think she was “losing it.”

Now that the addiction battle –and recovery– have been revealed, and she’s lost about 190 lbs. of dead weight (her husband), fans and the industry-alike have been waiting patiently for her comeback. With her comeback album I Look to You, fans were hoping that the bright star they remembered would return to the spotlight renewed and better than ever.

Her album received mixed reviews, and many people agree that she doesn’t have the pipes she used to have, but great production values have kept her in running. Ms. Houston’s appearance on the pop show “X-Factor” is a part of a long series of appearances to mark her comeback from the brink.

According to the Daily Mail:

“But many audience members watching last night may have left wondering if Whitney’s past drug use had affected her behaviour. Her responses to Dermot’s questions were delayed and littered with ‘ums’ after the singer struggled to find quick answers on the live show.”

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1221457/Whitney-Houston-stuns-X-Factor-viewers-bizarre-behaviour.html#ixzz0UPSldOTo

We can only hope that the Diva was just a little nervous at her comeback, and wish her the best for future success…!