Celine Dion leaves fans teary-eyed with comeback performance at Olympic opening ceremony

Céline Dion is again.

Dion closed out the four-plus hours-long opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics – which passed off on Friday (July 26) – with a strong rendition of Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour” from the primary stage on the Eiffel Tower.

The opening ceremony, which passed off alongside the Seine River, marked Dion’s first stay efficiency since she introduced she had been recognized with the uncommon, incurable neurological dysfunction Stiff Individual Syndrome (SPS) in 2022.

“Burst into tears at Celine Dion man,” one fan tweeted, whereas a second declared that the singer’s efficiency was “completely definitely worth the wait.”

“Celine Dion with probably the most lovely performances you’ll ever see,” a 3rd praised. “With all that she has been through she has me in tears.”

“Queen @celinedion is again!!!” one other added.

Earlier than she made her triumphant musical comeback, Dion tweeted: “I’m so completely satisfied to be right here with you this week! I’d prefer to additionally lengthen a heat thanks to the native Gendarmes for protecting us protected.” She additionally shared images of her greeting followers.

The ceremony kicked off with a blinding act by Woman Gaga, who carried out a pre-recorded rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes.” Wearing a black leotard, Gaga took middle stage alongside a bunch of backup dancers who twirled and strutted round her waving pink, fluffy followers.

Studies started circulating earlier this week that Dion and Gaga had been set to carry out on the opening ceremony after Dion was noticed arriving on the Royal Monceau Resort close to the Champs-Élysées, the place Gaga was additionally staying.

It had initially been rumored that Dion and Gaga can be singing a duet of Édith Piaf’s traditional “La Vie en Rose.”

The prolonged ceremony additionally welcomed performances from French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura and French heavy steel rockers Gojira.

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Amid musical acts, the Olympic torch was relayed between legendary athletes, together with tennis icons Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal to NBA star Tony Parker and France’s oldest residing Olympic champion Charles Coste. Three-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec, winner of three golds on the observe at Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996, lit the cauldron on the finish leaving it to drift into the night time sky.

Organizers deserted the standard stadium format to as a substitute showcase the sights and sounds of town, with athletes paraded alongside the waterway in a powerful show.

Regardless of the climate, 1000’s gathered alongside the banks to observe the ceremony.

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