Celine Dion absolutely stunned viewers around the world on Friday night as she wrapped up the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony with a powerhouse performance. The Canadian star, 56, made an incredible public comeback with her first live performance since she announced her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022. As the ambitious opening ceremony approached its final minutes after the Olympic cauldron had been lit, signalling the official start of the Games, Dion stepped out on to a special stage beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower.
In a glittering beaded silver gown, and offering faultless vocals, the chart-topping Canadian singer gave a stirring performance that drew immediate adulation. The star performed a rousing rendition of L’Hymne à l’amour by the French singer Édith Piaf. As she came to the climax of the song, Dion appeared to become emotional.
Among those to share their admiration was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ‘A proud Quebecer from Charlemagne is on stage at the Opening Ceremony!,’ he tweeted from his official X account, adding:’@celinedion is a Canadian icon, an incredible talent, and she overcame a lot to be there tonight. More Trending Trains filled with Olympic athletes stopped after coordinated arson attacks Team GB star claims Andy Murray has 'unfair advantage' at Paris Olympics Why athletes are all on boats for Olympics opening ceremony Fans spot huge Olympic flag error during Paris 2024 opening ceremony ‘Céline, it’s great to see you singing again.
’ Others rushed to heap praise on Dion on social media after an opening ceremony that had left some viewers cold with its decision to stretch itself across the River Seine and various Parisian landmarks. ’@celinedion I did not have cutting onions on my bingo card today. I have chills.
That was incredible,’ posted Joey Vogt. We built our posh shed office using stuff from the skip and saved £23,000 You can buy this seven-bed home for £80k — but you'll be the only person for miles around Property experts reveal what the Leasehold Reform Bill means for homeowners Want an escape? This nuclear bunker could be yours for less than £20,000 We bought our £298,000 Nottingham new-build using a little-known loophole ‘The performance of a lifetime from a lady who is unfortunately suffering beyond belief. This is your legacy,’ commented Paul Bavister.
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