Hazel Irvine and her co-presenter Andrew Cotter were praised by BBC viewers (Image: BBC) The recognisable voice of Hazel Irvine and Andrew Cotter was heard as the BBC broadcast coverage of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Many viewers at home were left demanding that the BBC presenters get a medal after being forced to cover the "messy" opening ceremony which was not to everyone's liking. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony took place outside of the stadium for the first time in history.
After a huge firework display of the Tricolour on the Pont d’Austerlitz, the nations began being introduced starting with Greece. The boats then continued being introduced before another interlude featured Lady Gaga singing in French. Viewers were later treated to a catwalk show, live music and a smurf tucked into a fruit bowl.
But unimpressed social media users took to X and branded the live event "chaotic". @GaryWaddington tweeted: "I think Hazel Irvine and @MrAndrewCotter should both get medals after this..
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