Céline Dion Wows in Comeback Performance at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

On Friday, Céline Dion made her anticipated return to the stage at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Dion took the stage on the Eiffel Tower balcony, where she performed a powerful rendition of Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour” to close out the event.

Accompanied by a pianist, Dion sparkled in a Dior turtleneck gown while showcasing her trademark vocals, which echoed along the Seine.

Kelly Clarkson reacted to Dion’s performance live on the NBC broadcast. Getting emotional, Clarkson said, “I can’t talk… To have that moment, she is a vocal athlete… Incredible.”

After the performance, Céline took to Instagram to share, “I’m honored to have performed tonight, for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, and so full of joy to be back in one of my very favorite cities! Most of all, I’m so happy to be celebrating these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance.”

She continued, “All of you have been so focused on your dream, and whether or not you take home a medal, I hope that being here means that it has come true for you! You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you!”

While it was rumored that Dion would perform a duet with Gaga, that did not happen.

Instead, Gaga kicked off the festivities with a cover of Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon truc en plumes” two hours earlier.

Earlier in the day, Dion was spotted in a $7,000 Dior tracksuit.

A few days ago, Dion caused a fan frenzy in Paris while returning from her top-secret Olympics rehearsals!

Dion had retreated from the spotlight in recent years amid her battle with stiff-person syndrome.

Before the performance, Variety’s executive international editor Elsa Keslassy told “Extra,” “We know she’s been planning it for a long time. She has been rehearsing really, really hard.”