Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, and Peyton Manning to Host Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris

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Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, and Peyton Manning will host the opening ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Paris along the Seine River, a unique location for the event. Tirico has hosted the ceremony three times before, while Clarkson and Manning will make their debut as Olympic hosts. Tirico also tried to persuade Jimmy Fallon to host the closing ceremony with him.

Key Points

  • Opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris will be hosted by Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson, and Peyton Manning
  • Tirico has hosted the ceremony three times before, while Clarkson and Manning will be first-time hosts
  • The ceremony will take place along the Seine River, a departure from traditional stadium settings
  • Tirico tried to convince Jimmy Fallon to host the closing ceremony with him

Pros

  • Unique and different location for the opening ceremony along the Seine River in Paris
  • Combination of experienced host (Tirico) and new hosts (Clarkson and Manning)