“As a former athlete, the prospect of cheering on the world’s greatest athletes at the Olympics is beyond exciting.”
The Summer Olympics are just around the corner, and Paris is about to be packed with some of the world’s greatest athletes—and celebrities among its ranks! A number of stars are descending on France for the games, ready to lend their voices to protecting the biggest sporting event of the year. From the Opening Ceremony to athlete interviews to live coverage, these stars will likely be in on all the action.
Olympic coverage begins with the Opening Ceremony on July 26 at 12 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Primetime coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET/PT. While Celine Dion is expected to perform — as she is in Paris — this has not yet been confirmed by her team or the group.
Here are all the celebrities you can expect to see at the Olympics…
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1. Kelly Clarkson
Olympics fans will kick off the games with Kelly Clarksonwho is co-hosting the live coverage of the Opening Ceremony alongside sportscaster Mike Tirico. The grand event is set to take place along the 4-mile stretch of the Seine River, where more than 90 boats will carry thousands of athletes towards the Eiffel Tower. It’s the first time the Opening Ceremony will not be held in a stadium, and it’s likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Kelly and other commentators.
“I’m going to the Olympics. They’re happening. That’s right, this summer season is dedicated to all the other kids out there who also get knocked out in the first minute of eighth-grade dodgeball. Never give up on your dreams, guys,” Kelly joked on her talk show.
2. Peyton Manning
Peyton Keeping Peyton, who is said to speak some French, will likely join Kelly and Mike as another co-host of the Opening Ceremony. Peyton, who is said to speak some French, will be able to put his experience to the test when he heads to Paris. The trio of hosts will likely be stationed at the Trocadero near the end of the ceremony as they welcome athletes from more than 200 countries to the games.
“Every athlete has that second before their event begins, like the locker room, the tunnel to the world. This is probably the greatest tunnel in history. Athletes in boats going down the Seine River with hundreds of thousands of people there individually, billions watching (around the world),” Peyton mentioned in Kelly Clarkson’s Gift.
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3. Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb
Nowadays hosts present Savannah Guthrie It is Hoda Kotb Hoda and Savannah are also expected to attend the Opening Ceremony, sharing commentary from a bridge over the Seine River. After the previous two Olympic ceremonies were held during the pandemic, Hoda and Savannah say they are extremely excited about the vibrancy in Paris.
“During the pandemic, the place where we couldn’t, like, even look at each other, Hoda was like, ‘Well, their families aren’t here, and someone’s going to give them a hug.’ And, like, the Japanese authorities were like, ‘Tell this girl to stop hugging the athletes!’ It was like a worldwide incident!” Savannah recalled in The Gift of the Night.
4. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg may be heading to Paris for the Olympics this month as a private correspondent, putting his own spin on everything that’s going on. During appearances on the Olympic Primetime Show, Snoop is set to explore Paris, attend competitions and speak to athletes.
Additionally, the Doggfather was chosen to be the Olympic torchbearer, The APscheduled to be one of the last to hold the flame before Friday’s opening ceremony.
Snoop mentioned that he was moved to tears when he saw Muhammad Ali light the cauldron in 1996 and will likely do his “personal version.” He added, “I don’t want to get too emotional, but I know this is special.”
“I grew up watching the Olympics and I’m thrilled to see incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It’s a celebration of skill, dedication and the pursuit of greatness,” Snoop said in a press release.
He added: “We’re going to have some amazing competitions and I’ll probably be bringing that Snoop model to the mix after all. It’s probably going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned and hold on tight. Let’s elevate, have fun and make these games unforgettable, crush the competition and let the best shine like gold. Peace and Olympic LOVE, you know?”
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5. Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson
Kevin Hart will probably join Kenan Thompson for your own gift, appropriately titled Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. The Peacock show will feature the duo recapping some of the greatest and most unexpected moments in video games multiple times a week. They’ll not only share their thoughts on the world’s greatest athletes, but they’ll also be taking part in their own in-studio competitions and talking to the athletes themselves.
“We can’t wait to be a part of the Paris Olympics and help entertain viewers with highlights from one of the best moments of the Games. Let’s go for the gold, folks!” Kevin said in a press release.
6. Leslie Jones
Olympics fanatic Leslie Jones Leslie has earned the title of “chief superfan commentator” this year and will likely be on the ground in Paris, meeting athletes and attending live events. Leslie is already getting excited for the games, interviewing famous athletes like Katie Ledecky.
“It’s time, guys, for the 2024 Olympics, and I’m excited to head to Paris to report for Workforce USA,” Leslie said in a press release. “These athletes prepare for years to compete at the highest level, and I’m thrilled to be back in the seat with NBCUniversal, cheering on Workforce USA and serving as the lead fan commentator.”
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7. Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon is set to make his Olympic debut as a commentator this summer in Paris. He is set to watch the closing ceremony alongside Mike Tirico, as well as Olympians Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir. He actually received the surprise invitation to join the team while Mike was showing up The Gift of the Night and he accepted entry from the studio audience.
“I’ve completed that phase. I go to the industrial, I go to the hallway, there’s all the NBC families in the hallway… all the NBC Olympics people and they’re all cheering. They’re like, ‘Do you want to do this?’ It’s real. It’s happening. I’m going to do this! I’m going to Paris!” Jimmy mentioned on his show.
8. Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade Dwyane Jr. knows a thing or two about basketball and the Olympics, so this year, he’ll be joining the NBC team as a men’s basketball analyst for Workforce USA. Dwyane says he’s “thrilled” to join the team and share his insights on Olympic basketball.
“The Olympics are the world’s greatest sporting competition, with elite athletes competing at the highest level on the world’s biggest stage,” Dwyane said in a press release. “I am incredibly humbled when I look back on my time competing as an Olympian. I have the utmost respect for these athletes and their dedication to greatness. It will be an honor to witness their journey individually and share this special experience with viewers as we come together to celebrate their quest for gold.”
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9. Alex Cooper
Name her daddy host Alex Cooper will likely be in Paris this month for his personal interactive Peacock collection, Watch with Alex Cooper. Alex and some of his well-known friends will likely be watching Workforce USA events in real time and sharing their ideas and insights via live picture-in-picture viewing. Alex will also be recording Name her daddy properly in Paris during the games.
“As a former athlete, the prospect of cheering on the world’s greatest athletes at the Olympics is beyond thrilling,” she said. “I’m thrilled to partner with NBC and Peacock to bring this interactive watch party format to the Olympics for the first time, designed to bring viewers even closer to the excitement in Paris. We’re going to have a blast.”