Critics celebrate Céline Dion’s ‘high-stakes’ comeback show in Paris
Iconic Canadian pop singer Céline Dion has kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues. The 58-year-old superstar was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome in 2022, which forced her to pull back from touring. Dion, one of the best-selling musical […] The post Critics celebrate Céline Dion’s…
Canadian pop sensation Céline Dion has launched her highly anticipated comeback tour in Paris, after a six-year absence due to health challenges. The 58-year-old global music icon suffered from a rare neurological disorder known as stiff person syndrome in 2022, which compelled her to halt her touring activities. Dion had not performed a full show since a 2020 concert in New Jersey, before the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted her tour.
In 2024, she delivered a single song at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Saturday signified the start of Dion's 26-show residency at the Paris La Défense Arena, the largest indoor concert venue in Europe.
Critics and audiences alike expressed their delight at Dion's emotional return to the stage. The Mirror's Lucy Needham highlighted that the singer was 50 minutes late to commence her performance, potentially taking the time to gather her composure for the "emotionally charged" return. Dion showcased her signature kooky dance moves, appearing to be thoroughly enjoying herself.
The Telegraph's Neil McCormick described the night as a "tense, tearful, joyous affair", with the singer visibly overwhelmed at having made it through the performance.
Dion started her set in a black gown before switching to a trouser suit to display her signature dance moves. She's been performing in Paris for the entire month of September and will continue through October and into the New Year.
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