In September 2007, Gheorghiu was dismissed from Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of La bohème by General Manager William Mason, for missing rehearsals and costume fittings, and generally "unprofessional" behavior.
En setembro de 2007, Gheoghiu foi despedida polo Xestor Xeral da Lyric Opera of Chicago, William Mason, dunha produción de La bohème por faltar aos ensaios e probas de vestiario, e en xeral por un comportamento «pouco profesional».