Comedienne Luenell is appealing to her fans to stop hugging and kissing her at comedy shows, because she is allergic to nearly everything under the sun – particularly cheap “low grade” perfume.
The 60-year-old comedienne and actress posted photos on her Instagram page that shows her suffering from a severe allergic reaction to a fan’s cheap perfume.
In one photo Luenell is seen wearing dark sunglasses and holding a sign that reads:
“Luenell can’t wait to meet you! Photos (on your own phone) $25
Absolutely
NO HUGGING
NO KISSING
NO EXCEPTIONS“
She captioned the photo:
“Well here’s why this sign is necessary and needs to be taken seriously. I have SEVER ALLERGIC REACTIONS 2 fresh cut grass, cats, cigarette, certain low grade perfumes and make ups. I Never know who is going 2 set me off. Last night after my first show here n Raleigh….somebody got me. Give me a handshake or even the money that you gave us to purchase items. If a lady kept it in her bra and had perfume on it it did not agree with me he can set me off. So now I look like this…
In another photo the comedienne removed her shades to show her eyelids swollen shut from a severe allergic reaction.
“…i always carry my EpiPen everywhere I [got] Benadryl and other things to help with the situation like this BUT u can’t keep a Gangsta like me down! As you see I got up and completed my obligation to be on television this morning and will be doing the rest of my shows this weekend with swollen eyes.”
Luenell promised that, despite her allergic reaction, she will perform at a comedy show in Raleigh, NC tonight.
“Yes it’s uncomfortable, Yes it’s embarrassing. Yes it’s a bitch BUT cancelling shows is not an option. The Show Must Go On! I will see you all tonight @goodnightscomedy club and then after New York to tape The Wendy Williams Show next Tuesday, then San Antonio (#LaughOutLoudConedyClub) then, Vegas (#SLSHotel&Casino) then, hm. I will not b stopped! Enjoy the shows this weekend and see what a Real One does n a crisis situation. I’m not the only one who suffered from this but everybody doesn’t have to go on stage this way. I Suck it Up and entertain you NO MATTER WHAT! Continue to pray for me and I will pull through just fine in a few days. Love you All…”
