Claims that Celine Dion lip-synced at the 2024 Paris Olympics have now become the experienced Canadian singer’s main subject of controversy, coming nearly three months after the event.
The 56-year-old artist is said to have performed for a live reprise of Hymne a L’amour.
The artist performed at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and fans said this was one of the most emotional and impressive moments of the ceremony.
French President Emmanuel Macron even praised the performance, calling it one of the most beautiful moments of the evening.
However, according to Mirror, reports from reliable sources, including the French newspaper Liberation, claim that the performance in July was pre-recorded.
In the words of composer and performer Etienne Guereau, “What we hear on TV is an edited replay.” An anonymous sound engineer said the performance was 100% lip-synced as one could hear it right from the first notes.
Additionally, those present at the concert said that the singing during the rehearsal was identical to the one shown on television afterward.
Now, the artist is returning to the big music scene after suffering from stiff person syndrome, a rare and serious illness characterized by frequent muscle spasms.
However, it is important to note that the allegations about Dion’s performance did not affect most of her fans.
They took to social media to express their feelings, with one Reddit user asking “Why is this happening now?” said the performance was held two months ago.
“There’s nothing new with evidence that it’s all fake. So why create an article about it now?” another person commented.
Some users also drew attention that no one will be surprised by pre-recorded concerts. “They actually performed the other day and they played the recording. That also happened at the super bowl…” one of them said.
According to the Daily Mail, up to 104,000 spectators attended the opening ceremony, where other artists, such as Lady Gaga, also sang along to the playback because it was raining and conditions were not perfect for a live performance. .
Following the ceremony, Dion’s performance was made available on streaming services, including YouTube and Spotify. Currently, no artist representatives have commented.
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