Paris Olympics: Last News

The UK’s new Culture Secretary will meet BBC Director General Tim Davie as early as today to discuss the fallout of the Huw Edwards scandal.

It’s been a great start to the Paris 2024 Olympics for Team GB, and now one Gold medal winner is set to compete on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor. Swimmer Tom Dean is the latest rumoured addition to the BBC One dance show.The report, from insiders, comes after the star was part of the British relay team which won the 4x200m men’s freestyle on Tuesday (July 30) night. “It’s quite a coup for the producers to bag an Olympian fresh from winning gold in Paris, and swimmers have been shown to be great contestants,” a source told The Sun.

Zac Efron is still one of Simone Biles‘ biggest fans!

Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and his girlfriend Holly Ramsay might be hearing wedding bells soon, as it's been claimed that Holly's dad, the renowned TV chef Gordon Ramsay, has given the couple his blessing.

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is setting his sights on gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics – but he won't be representing Team GB.

Zendaya is looking as stylish as ever on the streets of Paris, France!

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team led a big day for Team USA at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, which translated to a huge audience for NBCU platforms.

Flavor Flav, who has become the US water polo team’s official hype man.The Public Enemy co-founder has been making waves in France, giving motivational speeches to the US team and bringing the attention of the outside world to one of the Olympics’ lesser-known sports.“This is quite an experience for me right now, you know, because the only time I’ve ever seen the Olympics was on TV,” Flav said about his new role. “You know what I’m saying? But I always wanted to see what it felt like being there.”Flav got on board with the water polo team in May when team captain Maggie Steffens put out a call for financial support.

Katie Ledecky is a big winner at the 2024 Paris Olympics!

name is not messing around. Literally.At a press conference at the 2024 Paris Olympics, (former Olympic gymnast and team captain), asked this year's competitors what their team name is. Simone Biles chuckled slightly before giving an abbreviated response.

BBC's Antiques Roadshow unfolded a heartwarming tale when a guest named Julia introduced expert Adam Schoon to her grandmother Lucy Morton's swimming memorabilia, including an Olympic gold medal from Paris 1924.

Team GB swimmer Luke Greenbank dropped to the floor in despair after he was disqualified when it was deemed he swam too long under water during his heat in the 200m backstroke semis.

Simone Biles wins again! And we’re not just talking about taking home another Olympic medal!

Gojira have responded to claims that their performance at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was “satanic”.The French heavy metal icons delivered an explosive performance during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony last Friday (July 26) alongside experimental opera singer Marina Viotti.During the segment, frontman Joe Duplantier and co. performed ‘Ah, Ça Ira!’ (which translates to ‘It’ll be fine’), a song that was popular during the French Revolution, during a segment titled ‘Liberté’ (in reference to France’s famed motto ‘Liberté, égalité, fraternité’).It celebrated one of the most famous events in French history, as well as the nation’s emphasis on freedom.

Wedding bells could soon be ringing for Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and his girlfriend Holly Ramsay, after a source clams they have been given the seal of approval by Holly's famous TV chef dad, Gordon Ramsay. Hell's Kitchen star Gordon is reportedly ready to give Adam his blessing if he proposes to his daughter, with a source telling OK! that the chef thinks Adam would make the 'perfect' son-in-law.The sportsman and former Strictly star was overcome with emotion as he won the silver medal for Team GB in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics, as he was cheered on from the side lines by his son George, 3, and Holly.Tearful Adam gave Holly a huge kiss after his win, before taking to social media to declare that Holly had been "the best partner" to support his Olympic training, as he gushed about their "exciting future together." Holly has helped build Adam back up after a tough couple of years which saw him battle alcoholism and depression.The 2024 Olympics has seen him make a triumphant comeback to swimming after he took a step back from the sport for his mental health.

Lady Gaga’s performance was pre-recorded.The launch of this year’s Olympic games took place in Paris on Friday (July 26), with the opening ceremony seeing 300,000 fans watching from the riverside as an armada of boats carried athletes along the Seine in the pouring rain.It included performances from Gojira, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga – however, some viewers were surprised to learn that the latter’s was actually pre-recorded.Taking to the stage, Gaga’s rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire’s ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ seemed to be played live to those watching from home, but it was actually performed earlier in the day, meaning in-person attendees also watched the singer’s performance on a screen.“We were in front of Lady Gaga’s set, and by the time the music started, the staircase was empty,” France 3 journalist Yannick Le Gall, told The Telegraph. They also added that “spectators booed and regretted having paid €180 to see nothing.”Now, the choreographer and head of dance for the Olympics Maud Le Pladec has explained why it wasn’t performed live, citing the unfortunate weather conditions on the day.“Unfortunately, it was the only [performance] that, for safety reasons, we had to pre-record late in the afternoon, once we knew for sure that it was going to rain – we had minute-by-minute updates, we had never watched the weather forecast so closely in our lives,” she recalled (via Variety).“We assessed that it was going to be too dangerous for performers, even with a few drops of rain.

Celine Dion performed at the opening ceremony in Paris for free.The Canadian singer delivered a live rendition of Edith Piaf’s ‘L’Hymne A L’Amour’ from the Eiffel Tower last Friday (July 26). It marked her first performance since she revealed her stiff person syndrome (SPS) diagnosis in 2022.Ahead of the appearance, it was falsely reported that Dion would be earning $2million (£1.5million) to play just one song at the huge event in the French capital.However, the Olympic Committee has now debunked the rumour in a statement – and confirmed that the artist did not receive any payment (via UNILAD).“Contrary to information relayed in the media, the performers who will perform during the Paris 2024 Games ceremonies will not receive a fee for their performance,” the message began.“This commitment on their part – under these conditions – reflects their desire to participate in a historic event for France and for the world of sport.”It continued: “Furthermore, Paris 2024 will cover all technical production and performance organisation costs, as is customary.Celine Dion #Paris2024 #Olympics #Olympic2024 pic.twitter.com/3f8Pm0qqrE— Celine Dion Icon (@celinedionlcon) July 26, 2024A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)“Paris 2024 reminds that the budget of the organising committee is 96 per cent financed by private funding and that at no time do public contributions pay the artistic teams.”Lady Gaga sang ‘Mon truc en plumes’ earlier in the opening ceremony.

Alex Yee secured a gold medal for Team GB with a stunning finish in the men's triathlon final on the fifth day of the Paris Olympics. Yee dug deep to secure first place after overtaking front runner Hayden Wilde with just seconds to go.

On Antiques Roadshow, a guest shared the inspiring tale of her grandmother's journey from being dubbed a "dunce" at school to becoming an Olympic swimming champion. Expert Adam Schoon was intrigued by Julia's collection of swimming medals on the BBC show, including a gleaming gold medal from the 1924 Paris Olympics, as he inquired who it belonged to.

Jodie Sweetin is taking defense over the controversy surrounding the drag queens’ performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Simone Biles is dishing on the Team USA Women’s Gymnastics team following their big win at the 2024 Paris Olympics!