The Reason Lady Gaga Almost Canceled Her Performance at the Olympics
Gaga was set to open the 2024 Olympic Games ceremony
Almost a week ago, Lady Gaga took the stage at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, becoming the first international artist to open the ceremony. It was an unforgettable gift, as the star herself mentioned.
Her performance was meticulously planned, filled with emotion, culture, and music, and it didn’t lack any details. The backdrop was spectacular, with stairs reminiscent of Parisian style fitting for the occasion. To top it all off, Gaga chose to perform ‘Mon truc plumes,’ a song by Zizi Jeanmaire, capturing everyone’s attention while rain tested her performance.
Many opinions surfaced following her performance, with some critics accusing her of lip-syncing. However, as revealed by Variety, Lady Gaga performed live, and despite the challenge of her four-minute show, she delivered it effectively.
The Rain Almost Checkmated
During the day filled with performances, some, like Celine Dion’s, brought tears to fans, while others criticized Lady Gaga, claiming her performance seemed fake. Rumors quickly spread on social media that the performance might have been pre-recorded due to discrepancies between the live and televised versions. This fact had not been known until now.
Le Pladec designed a spectacular performance for Gaga, but it was the only part that had to be pre-recorded due to safety concerns with the constant threat of rain. Despite all the effort put into creating a stage worthy of the event, Gaga did not want to cancel. Ultimately, the rain allowed Gaga to complete her live performance.