Irish-American singer Mariah Carey has apologised to pop star Shawn Mendes after mistaking him for her cousin in an "inside joke" message mix-up.
The All I Want for Christmas Is You favourite said she has a "silly" tradition with her cousin where they exchange Happy Thanksgiving messages on St Patrick's Day.
However, this year the singer-songwriter, 52, accidentally messaged Canadian musician Mendes instead of her cousin, who both share the same first name.
After realising her error, Carey messaged him: "Wrong Shawn. Sorry. Also I do realise it is NOT Thanksgiving. Haha."
Mendes, 23, replied: "Hahahaha that's okay I figured it was an inside joke," adding two red love hearts.
My cousin Shawn M and I have this silly joke where we tell each other Happy Thanksgiving on St. Patrick's Day ☘️ @ShawnMendes found out about it today.. sorry Shawn!! 😂 pic.twitter.com/BKya5NVtTN
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) March 18, 2022
Sharing details of the blunder on Twitter, Carey added: "My cousin Shawn M and I have this silly joke where we tell each other Happy Thanksgiving on St. Patrick's Day, @ShawnMendes found out about it today.. sorry Shawn!!"
Source: Press Association
