American pop star Christina Aguilera belted out her classics at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday to a 20,000-strong concert for Always Live.
Despite the pouring rain, the Fighter singer, 42, dazzled with her beloved bangers Dirrty, Can’t Hold Us Down, and Genie In A Bottle.
‘My heart goes out to you for sticking it out in the pouring rain,’ Aguilera told the crowd, who couldn’t get enough of her.
During her performance, the singer admitted she was pregnant the last time she performed in Melbourne, about 15 years ago.
Fans were certainly happy to have her back, with social media accounts filled with praise for the American chart-topper.
Christina Aguilera performs in Melbourne

American superstar Christina Aguilera, 42, (pictured) got rained out in Melbourne on Saturday as she belted out her mega-hits at Flemington Racecourse for her Always Live concert
Christina Aguilera sparks fan frenzy arriving at Melbourne afterparty
Jessica Mauboy and Natalie Bassingthwaighte acted as support acts for the singer.
Christina showed herself getting up close and personal with Australian wildlife with fiancé Matthew Rutler just a day earlier
The star held a python, fed a kangaroo and posed next to a koala.

‘My heart goes out to you for sticking it out in the pouring rain,’ Aguilera told the crowd, who couldn’t get enough of her
Aguilera performed as part of Always Live, the Victorian Government’s 17-day ‘statewide celebration of contemporary live music’.

On her way to Australia, she was seen carrying a custom handbag by Menulog, as part of her ambassadorship.
‘I’m so excited to come back to Australia and perform after 15 years,’ Christina said.

After 15 years away from Australia fans were certainly happy to have her back, with social media accounts filled with praise for the American chart-topper

Despite the pouring rain, the Fighter singer dazzled with her beloved bangers Dirrty, Can’t Hold Us Down, and Genie In A Bottle
‘I’m also excited to be carrying a very special custom-made Menulog bag that the team surprised me with, created by Australian designer: by Weave Collection. See you all soon!’
From November 24 to December 10, more than 165 artists will rock out at over 60 sizzling events across Melbourne and beyond.
The 17-day live music program takes place across Victoria, will include performances by UK singer Jessie Ware, and A.B. Original.
Melbourne-based rock band Amyl and the Sniffers, UK-Indian musician Jai Paul and Peter Garrett are among the 60+ events scheduled to take place.