<p>Legendary singer-songwriter Celine Dion, who has been battling a rare neurological condition called stiff-person syndrome, is expected to make her return to the stage at the Olympic Games.</p>
<p>The singer is rumoured to be taking to the Paris Olympics stage during the opening ceremony on Friday, reports Variety.</p>
<p>It will mark the pop legend&rsquo;s first performance since halting her touring schedule and stepping away from the spotlight after being diagnosed with <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/hollywood-news/article/celine-dion-gets-emotional-in-trailer-of-i-am-celine-dion-23350853" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Stiff Person Syndrome</strong></a> in December 2022.</p>
<p>As per Variety, the singer arrived in Paris at the Royal Monceau Hotel near the Champs-Elysees, where Lady Gaga, another potential opening ceremony headliner, is also staying. Specific details about Dion&rsquo;s performance are being kept under wraps.</p>
<p>The Canadian <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/hollywood-news/article/i-am-celine-dion-movie-review-the-trauma-of-being-celine-dion-irene-taylor-23358085" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>singer </strong></a>teased that a comeback may be imminent in an April interview with Vogue France, in which she said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve chosen to work with all my body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again.&rdquo;</p>
<p>She also said that she was working every day to get stronger. She told Vogue France: &ldquo;For four years I&rsquo;ve been saying to myself that I&rsquo;m not going back, that I&rsquo;m ready, that I&rsquo;m not ready&hellip; As things stand, I can&rsquo;t stand here and say to you: &lsquo;Yes, in four months&rsquo;,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know&hellip; My body will tell me.&rdquo;</p>
<p>It turns out that she may indeed be performing in front of the famous Parisian landmark, as the opening ceremony will take place in the shape of a nautical parade along the Seine, culminating near the Trocadero, facing the Eiffel Tower.</p>
<p>The ceremony, which will take place outside of a stadium for the first time in history, will showcase Paris&rsquo; iconic locations and bring together 3,500 actors, dancers and musical performers.</p>
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