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Olympic Opening Ceremony Sparks Controversy and Record Audiences in Paris

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The Olympic opening ceremony in Paris ignited both criticism and record viewership, as commentator Tom Bartels faced backlash for his remarks, while a parody of the Last Supper drew ire from religious figures. Discover the highlights and controversies surrounding this historic event.


At the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, the ARD commentator duo caused discontent. Tom Bartels, who made a mistake, was the focus of criticism.

The day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the bishop delegate of the Catholic Church in France for the Olympic and Paralympic Games said he was “deeply hurt by the Last Supper” represented during the Thomas Jolly show.

An exceptional evening, exceptional audiences. The magnificent opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, broadcast on France 2, brought together nearly 22 million viewers.

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Refs: | Le Figaro | Le Parisien | Merkur |

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