Selena Gomez was hit with criticism after her 'horrible' performance, but there was a sad reason behind her shaky vocals at the American Music Awards.
A source close to the singer says Selena suffered a panic attack before she took the stage at the American Music Awards.
"Selena definitely had an anxiety and panic attack before she went out and was putting a lot of pressure on herself," the source told E! News.
Viewers called her performance of her latest single Lose You To Love Me "horrible" and "embarrassing".
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