EXCLUSIVE Celine Dion WILL sing at the 2024 Paris Olympics - in French - as the eye-watering sum she will be paid for the gig is revealed READ MORE: Celine Dion arrives at Paris hotel after late-night rehearsals Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Chikamso Chukwuenyem and Will Potter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:54, 25 July 2024 | Updated: 21:04, 25 July 2024 e-mail View comments Celine Dion is set to sensationally perform at the Paris Olympics and she will sing in French to honor the City of Lights in her first show since being diagnosed with incurable stiff-person syndrome over two years ago.
The Canadian singer, 56, sent fans into a frenzy this week when she showed up in the French capital, as she was seen being mobbed by fans amid rumors she would ring in the opening ceremony . Those rumors were confirmed as TMZ reported that Dion cut a blockbuster deal with the Olympics - which will see her paid a staggering $2 million for one show. Dion's total bill is reported to be in excess of $4 million, as the Olympics is also said to be footing the bill for private jets, hotel suites, security, and healthcare professionals to help deal with her ailing health.
A source told DailyMail.com that not only will the icon return to the stage, but she will also perform in French to honor the Olympic hosts and her own French-Canadian roots. Celine Dion, 56, beamed on Tuesday as she was mobbed by fans in Paris when rumors first swirled that she will perform at the 2024 Olympi.