 Similarly , Carey performed the song live on the German talent show , Deutschland sucht den Superstar ( Germany searches for the superstar ) , in April 2008 . On August 8 , 2008 , Carey performed a mash @-@ up of the song at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards . She began with her single at the time , " I 'll Be Lovin ' U Long Time " , and worked into the bridge of " Touch My Body " , before reverting to the former song . At the Fashion Rocks ceremony in 2009 , Carey performed " Touch My Body " and her current single , " Obsessed " , as well as the remix to her 1995 song " Fantasy " . During the set @-@ list , Carey was accompanied by six men in black ties , who hoisted her into the air in front of over 6 @,@ 000 people during " Obsessed " , and rigorous dance routines throughout " Touch My Body " . In promotion for E = MC ² and the single , Carey was featured as a guest judge and musical act on the fifth season of the British talent competition , The X Factor . During that week , all the contestants would have to sing songs from Carey 's catalog . Prior to her arrival , one of the show 's judges Dannii Minogue said " Could it get any more nerve @-@ wracking for the contestants ? " , due to the general strenuous nature of Carey 's songs . After several performances by the finalists , Carey performed " I Stay in Love " , accompanied by three background vocalists . She received a standing ovation from the audience and judges , and continued backstage for a taped session with the contestants . At the end of the program , she performed her classic " Hero " ( 1993 ) , and was eventually joined by the finalists for the finale of the song . " Hero " was re @-@ recorded by the 2008 UK X Factor finalists and released as a single , becoming the best @-@ selling single of 2008 . According to reports , the episode gained a large increase in viewers due to Carey 's presence , and was able to surpass its long @-@ time rival program , Strictly Come Dancing , in the ratings . Carey made an appearance at the American Music Awards , held on November 23 , 2008 at the Nokia Theatre . Wearing a long black gown , she performed the song after receiving an honorary award for her achievements in music . Chris Harris from MTV News described it as a " riveting performance " . 
