Dion performed Edith Piaf's 'Hymne A L'Amour' under the Eiffel Tower after the Olympic cauldron was lit Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris moved many, including Kelly Clarkson, to tears. Clarkson was a member of the broadcast team covering the event on Friday, July 26, for NBC, alongside Mike Tirico and Peyton Manning.
As the hot-air balloon-inspired Olympic cauldron was lit and floated into the sky, Dion sang The French-Canadian singer, 56, performed in a at the base of the Eiffel Tower with the Olympic Rings illuminated above her head. Related: "Wow!" Tirico declared following Dion's performance. "Céline Dion, who has been dealing with a rare progressive neurological disorder, and has not appeared very often, performing in public, with.
.. a performance fitting of this amazing night.
" "I actually can't talk," Clarkson squeaked out, overcome with emotion. "That was incredible," Tirico replied. "That was really beautiful," Clarkson agreed.
"People don't know her story. What she's been going through physically..
. it's just incredible what she's overcome and have that moment." The champion could be heard sniffling before adding, "She's a vocal athlete.
She's incredible." Clarkson wasn't the only NBC talent moved by Dion. show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb were .
IOC via Getty As the cameras panned out, a graphic read "reunir celles et ceux qui s'aiment" or "bring together those who love each other." The Op.
