Much of the ceremony that will close the 2024 Olympics is currently being kept secret, but a few personalities are expected, more or less certainly, to participate in the show this Sunday, August 11. Two weeks after the exceptional opening ceremony that saw Aya Nakamura, Lady Gaga and Céline Dion sing along the Seine, the closing ceremony also has a few surprises in store for us. Many stars are expected to make a notable appearance, including Tom Cruise and the music group Phoenix. Here are those who should host the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Tom Cruise
At the end of an Olympic Games, the tradition is to pass the baton to the next host city. In this case, the 2028 Olympics will take place in Los Angeles. So who better to represent the city of angels than Tom Cruise, a star among Hollywood stars? Confirmed by TMZ et Deadlinethe presence of the actor should be spectacular. Some are talking about a rappel from the roof of the Stade de France, in the style of Mission : Impossibleand others of a helicopter arrival. While waiting for this weekend, the American actor is having a good time in the capital, and has been spotted in the audience of several Olympic events.
Yseult
Singer Yseult could also be there, according to the magazine. Interview. The singer, known internationally for her track “Alibi”, featuring Pabllo Vitar and Sevdaliza, recently surpassed Aya Nakamura, becoming the most listened to female artist in the world on Spotify.
Phoenix et Air
According to Le Parisien, the French electronic scene and more specifically the French Touch should be in the spotlight at this closing ceremony. The daily newspaper has in fact officially announced the presence of the groups Phoenix and Air at the Stade de France this weekend. A completely logical decision given the popularity of these artists internationally.
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard was expected to sing at the closing ceremony. BFMTV claimed in June that the French actress would sing Sinatra’s famous “My Way”… before announcing a week ago that it would not happen. According to the media, this change of plans is linked to commercial reasons: Marion Cotillard is the face of Chanel while the LVMH group has formed an unprecedented partnership with the Olympic Games to offer maximum visibility to its flagship brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior in particular.
Fans’ wildest bets: Beyonce or Taylor Swift
The presence of these two superstars is based only on convoluted theories from fans on social networks. Some have likened the famous mechanical horse going up the Seine during the opening ceremony to a reference to the album Cowboy Carter Beyoncé. Lol. As for Taylor Swift, it’s even more unclear. The mere fact that the artist is currently on tour and that she doesn’t have a concert date scheduled for August 11th is enough to maintain doubt or hope. Answer in a few days.
