Mariah initially met the handsome back-up dancer when she employed him on her 40-date, $27.9 million grossing Adventures of Mimi Tour back in 2006.

The "American Idol" host revealed the shock of Carey's failing performance.

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After announcing her return appearance, Carey tweeted, "Take 2".

In a 2014 Instagram post, Tanaka gushed about the singer, saying, 'She has always supported me and been so kind'. "People love her. She's beloved".

She added: "So I'm honored that she said yes, and I'm honored to be a part of a show that is doing something so nice".

Carey will be joined on the televised show by other musicians, including Britney Spears, Joe Jonas and Imagine Dragons, performing in at various sites across the country.

For fans wanting to ring in the new year while watching performances from favorite artists, there are some strong options heading into 2018.

She half-heartedly mimed her way through her hit 'Emotions', in what was meant to be the entertainment climax for the throngs waiting hours in the cold in Times Square. ABC News is forecasting a temperature of around 10 degrees with a wind chill of minus 4 when the calendar turns to 2018.

As the final preps are made in New York City's Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve ball drop, ABC is gearing up for an annual tradition.