By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Back in form: Selena Gomez took to the stage today in Santa Monica for the first time since her emergency trip to the hospital on Thursday last week


Selena Gomez has taken to the stage for the first time since her emergency trip to the hospital on Thursday last week.

The 18-year-old performed live and answered questions about her new movie Monte Carlo at Santa Monica Place Mall in Santa Monica.

During her appearance she also revealed that she was 'malnourished and exhausted' when she was admitted to hospital.


Revelation: During her appearance she also revealed that she was 'malnourished and exhausted' when she was admitted to hospital


'I was just very malnourished, so I was low on iron and exhausted,' she told reporters today, when asked about the cause of her health scare.

As enthusiastic as ever, Selena wore a sheer white embroidered blouse and a pair of mini-shorts for her stage performance, which was rescheduled from Friday when the singer fell ill.

She accessorised with some black and tan strappy stilettos and Tiffany jewellery.


'I'm much better': Selena Gomez today tweeted that she was in much better health after being rushed to hospital last week


She sang her two hit songs 'Who Says' and 'A Year Without Rain' and interacted with some 500 fans who came to see her, apologising for her missed appearance on Friday.

'I want to thank you so much for coming,' she said. 'If you guys came on Friday, I'm so sorry that I couldn't be here. ... I love you guys very much.

'I do feel better!'


'I'm much better': Selena Gomez today tweeted that she was in much better health after being rushed to hospital last week


After worrying fans with her emergency trip to the hospital, Selena also today let them know that she was going to be fine via Twitter.

'Feeling much better, thank you all for being so understanding,' she tweeted.

Selena was reportedly rushed to the emergency room because of blood pressure-related health problems, but no further details had been given up until the singer's admission today.


Update: The 18-year-old tweeted her thanks to her fans


At the time of the circumstance she was said to be complaining of nausea and a severe headache and returned to the hospital on Saturday looking tired and run down.

But indeed she was in decidedly better spirits today and before her performance seemed excited.

'Can't wait to see you all today at Santa Monica Place for the Monte Carlo kick off,' she added about her mall appearance, the first show of her 10-city tour.

She also posted on her official Facebook page: 'I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of the get well wishes. I love you guys so much.'

Selena cut a frail figure as she was seen entering a hospital in Burbank, California, dressed in grey tracksuit bottoms and a yellow and white striped vest at the weekend.


Scare: Selena was reportedly rushed to the emergency room because of blood pressure-related health problems, but no further details had been given up until the singer's admission today



She was clutching a jumper and the hospital bands could be seen on her wrists.

The Wizards of Waverly Place star was rushed to hospital on Thursday night following an appearance on U.S. television.

An insider told Us Weekly that Gomez was 'nothing but professional' during her appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

'She did a backstage interview and hung out with Jim Carrey after the show. The Tonight Show people didn't even know she wasn't feeling well,' the sourced added.


Well wishes: Boyfriend Justin Bieber tweeted a message of support


No signs: Before Selena was rushed to hospital on Thursday she had appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno


Animated actress: The 18-year-old had spoken to the chat show host about her boyfriend Justin Bieber


Selena Gomez ~ Who Says ~ Santa Monica 13 / 06 / 2011



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