Carey sparks pregnancy rumours

Rex Features

Mariah Carey has fuelled speculation that she is pregnant by scrapping plans for an upcoming world tour.

The singer has been plagued by rumours of a pregnancy since marrying actor Nick Cannon earlier this year.

A source told the New York Daily News: "Costume designers and dancers were called on Wednesday and told the tour is off.

"Most were hysterically crying because they were relying on her for a paycheque this holiday season."

However, a spokesperson for Carey denied the claim, saying: "I have not been told she's pregnant."