Celine Dion wasn’t the one one combating again tears throughout her superb Olympics efficiency … Kelly Clarkson was additionally reaching for the Kleenex field!
Kelly Clarkson offers Celine Dion the gold medal for vocal athletes. 🥺❤️
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Kelly was a part of a staff of NBC announcers watching Celine’s comeback efficiency on the Eiffel Tower throughout Friday’s 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
As you recognize, Celine has been sidelined for two years by Stiff-Individual Syndrome – a painful neurological dysfunction — and the Olympics marked her first present since she introduced her prognosis in 2022.
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Close to the top of her rendition of Édith Piaf‘s “Hymne A L’Amour,” Celine acquired a bit emotional and teary-eyed – prompting Kelly to additionally activate the water works.
Sitting with broadcasters Mike Tirico and Peyton Manning, Kelly stated she wasn’t prepared for Celine’s magical efficiency, reminding everybody about Dion’s main well being issues.
Kelly then began to choke up and had hassle getting out the phrases, saying at one level, “I’m so sorry, I’m trying to hold it together.”
She famous that in her area Celine is the “gold winner for vocal athletes.” Tirico was additionally blown away by Celine’s voice, calling it “incredible.”
As you most likely know, Celine chronicled her fixed battle with Stiff Individual Syndrome in her documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion,” which dropped in June.
However, Celine appears to have a deal with on the illness and is now again stronger than ever.