Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in technical blunder as big screen CUTS OUT after sudden deluge of rain
THE Olympic opening ceremony suffered a major tech glitch after a big screen completely cut out as heavy rainfall descends on the French capital.
Thousands of fans lined the River Seine as Paris 2024 officially kicked off with a stunning outdoor show.
The major hiccup came an hour into the £100m opening ceremony.
Giant screens were showing the parade events further up the river to large crowds near the Eiffel Tower.
However, the weather took a turn for the worse during the celebrations as France suffer from the heaviest period of rainfall for 30 years.
Spectators looked glum as they adorned transparent water-proof macs while sitting to watch the extravaganza on the river.
The jumbo screen at the Trocadero appeared to suffer a blackout as a result of the dreary weather.
Fans hoping to see Andy Murray and his Team GB colleagues on one of the screens were left disappointed as the elements ruined what should have been a fantastic event.
Viewers were also left complaining as the noise of the rain sounded out Lady Gaga’s voice in the microphone.
The weather got worse at the opening ceremony, before a new challenge entered the fray: waves.
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The boats began to bounce on the Seine River a bit more than they did when the procession began.
Most athletes have pulled plastic ponchos over their snazzy opening ceremony outfits.
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Paris 2024 Olympics – Opening Ceremony
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The historic Opening Ceremony which is taking place on the River Seine rather than a stadium ends proceedings on Friday evening.
While there has been football and rugby sevens among events which started before the ceremony this week, they will not be taking place on the day of the big bash.
Only shooting pre-event training will take place on the day of the Opening Ceremony.
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A sea of big white umbrellas cover the Pont de l’Alma bridge.
The ceremony
A procession of athletes from each participating country on 85 boats travelled down the river.
The main torchbearer was a masked vigilante wearing keens and Les Miserables-style revolutionary rags.
He or she entered on a boat to the Phantom of the Opera theme.
Before dancing to the iconic musical theatre piece ‘Do you hear the People Sing’ through the Notre Dame.
Then dozens of Marie Antoinette’s holding their own heads popped up to shock viewers.
And pop superstar Gaga sang, in French, with dancers shaking pink pompoms, adding a cabaret feel to what is expected to be a four-hour show.