<p><br /> Whitney Houston's first UK performance in 11 years has divided the critics.<br /> </p><p><br /> The 46-year-old American diva took to the stage in Birmingham in front of a sell-out crowd.<br /> </p><p><br /> The singer was forced to temporarily put off three concerts at the start of the UK leg of the tour while she recovered from an infection.<br /> </p><p><br /> Dressed in tight white trousers and a metallic white jacket, she told the crowd: "I'm feeling pretty good myself, thank you so much for asking."<br /> </p><p><br /> The two-hour show at Birmingham's LG Arena passed without any major dramas, despite fans becoming restless when the star's mid-show outfit change left them waiting for around 15 minutes.<br /> </p><p><br /> At one point Whitney, who had been due to start her UK tour in Manchester last Thursday, took a programme from a fan in the audience and signed it.<br /> </p><p><br /> She told her fans: "Thank you so much for your love, your support and your loyalty," adding: "I have nothing but love for you. Thank you so very much."<br /> </p><p><br /> Houston had earlier shrugged off suggestions that she could be on a downward spiral due to drugs, branding speculation "ridiculous".<br /> </p><p><br /> Speaking as she entered the UK earlier last week, she said: "I'm feeling great, I'm just ready to move on and continue my world tour."<br /> </p>
