As The Guardian reports, Mel C was due to perform a televised concert for the Polish state broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP), but yesterday (26 December) on socials, she shared a statement cancelling the show.

“In light of some issues that have been brought to my attention, that do not align with the communities I support, I’m afraid I will no longer be able to perform in Poland as planned on New Year’s Eve,” she wrote. “I hope to be back there very soon. Hope you’re all having a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for 2023.”

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— Mel C / Melanie C (@MelanieCmusic) December 26, 2022

Although Mel C didn’t specify what issues caused her to cancel the performance, she’s been praised by the LGBTQ+ community for being a “hero” and an “ally”.

TVP said of Mel C’s cancellation in a statement: “Melanie C is one of the many stars of this year’s ‘New Year’s Eve Dreams with Dwójka’, who accepted the invitation and signed a contract with Telewizja Polska and will celebrate the new year with us, and today – under the pressure of online comments – she unexpectedly resigned from the performance.

“The company was surprised to hear about the artist’s change of plans. TVP reminds that New Year’s Eve is a concert for everyone who wants to welcome the new year with good fun.”