is back. Dion closed out the of the Olympics – which took place on Friday (July 26) – with a powerful rendition of ’s “L’Hymne à l’amour” from the first stage on the . The opening ceremony, which took place along the , marked Dion’s first live performance since she announced she had been diagnosed with the .
“Burst into tears at man,” one fan tweeted, while a second declared that the singer’s performance was “totally worth the wait.” “Celine Dion with one of the most beautiful performances you will ever see,” a third praised. “With all that she has been thru she has me in tears.
” “Queen @celinedion is back!!!” another added. Dion tweeted: “I’m so happy to be here with you this week! I’d like to also extend a warm thank you to the local Gendarmes for keeping us safe.” She also shared photographs of her greeting fans.
The ceremony kicked off with a dazzling rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes.” Dressed in a black leotard, Gaga took center stage alongside a group of backup dancers who twirled and strutted around her waving pink, fluffy fans. I’m so happy to be here with you this week! I’d like to also extend a warm thank you to the local Gendarmes for keeping us safe.
- Celine xx...
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) Reports began circulating earlier this week that after Dion was spotted arriving at the Royal Monceau Hotel near the Champs-Élysées, where Gaga was also staying. It had originally been rumored th.