BBC viewers swiftly took to social media to share their views on the Olympics' closing ceremony. As the grand spectacle of the Olympic Games drew to a close in Paris, the French capital dazzled with one final soiree, celebrating the Games before ceremonially passing on the Olympic torch to the United States, home to the next host city, Los Angeles. Details about the Closing Ceremony had been kept tightly under wraps, but it was known that Thomas Jolly, who had helmed the Opening Ceremony, also led this extravaganza.
Organisers promised jaw-dropping performances from globally celebrated acrobats, dancers, and singers. The line-up includes none other than Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Hollywood icon Tom Cruise tipped to perform an astonishing stunt commemorating the Games' transition to Los Angeles. Read more: BBC's Gabby Logan halts Olympics broadcast as co-star quits after 15 years for new job Get all the latest TV and showbiz news and gossip from Chronicle Live with our free newsletter The narrative arc of the Closing Ceremony centred upon intergalactic travellers who chance upon vestiges of Olympism and undertake the monumental task of reconstructing the iconic Olympic rings, all woven into an awe-inspiring ceremony extending over two hours.
As the Olympics Closing Ceremony unfolded, fans wasted no time sharing their thoughts on the grand event. One viewer noted: "#Olympics #closingceremony audio seems off?", while another chimed in: "The sound does sound.