Sources disclose that fragile songbird Celine Dion's feathers are gravely ruffled over allegations that she staged her stirring performance at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In addition, the stressful scandal has raised fears for the welfare of the ailing celebrity!
Celine, who is 56 years old, performed a stirring performance of “Hymne à L'amour” (Hymn to Love) at the Eiffel Tower in July, which created the impression that she was defying the odds even though she was fighting a crippling stiff person syndrome, as per The New York Post.
Thousands of people witnessed the concert in person, including the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and millions more watched it on television! The alleged victory, however, was "without a shadow of a doubt" prerecorded, according to GLOBE Magazine.
"This is obviously a real kick in the teeth that seems incredibly unnecessary," the insider said. "To be giving Celine, of all people, grief over her singing is just so cruel. Adding any sort of stress to her life after what she's been through is unconscionable."
After being diagnosed in 2022 with a degenerative and incurable neurological illness that threatens to freeze her vocal cords and take her beautiful voice, the "Power of Love" singer made her first appearance on stage, Vanity Fair reported. This was her first visit to the stage since the diagnosis.
"She put her heart and soul into that performance," the insider revealed. "A lot of people feel it certainly doesn't matter if she used some vocal help. Everyone knows she's been sick, and the fact is most artists use backing tracks during their live performances."
Celine reportedly keeps a low profile, which means it is unclear whether she used recordings to give her number some extra oomph. This information comes from an insider.
But what's genuinely hurtful is that people aren't even giving her the benefit of the doubt or any mercy, according to the sources within the organization. Simply put, they are attacking her, making fun of her, and being quite violent, and this is the very last thing that she would ever need.
According to the insider, she is being accused of being unauthentic, which is the most heinous accusation and the most incorrect allegation that could be made about Celine.
The mole gabs the gutsy gal, who is doing everything she can to enhance her health and strengthen her voice in preparation for a proper comeback, which she eagerly anticipates. Nevertheless, the insider acknowledged that such "ugly gossip" does not contribute to the nervous artists' confidence in themselves!
The tipster added that many are hoping that it will go away immediately.
Business Times has reached out to Celine Dion for comments.
