Tom Cruise descends from stadium roof in daring Olympic finale

Tom Cruise, the well-known Hollywood star, made a spectacular entrance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which took place on a Sunday night. He descended from the roof of the Stade de France on a wire, thrilling the audience as he made his way down. The crowd erupted in cheers as Cruise, dressed in a stylish leather jacket and gloves, landed in the stadium while the talented musician H. E. R. performed on her guitar. This moment was part of a grand celebration that not only marked the end of the Olympics in Paris but also looked ahead to the next Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles in 2028. In a pre-recorded video, Cruise was seen traveling through the beautiful streets of Paris and then making his way to the iconic Hollywood sign in the United States, where he proudly displayed the Olympic colors. The ceremony served as a heartfelt farewell from Paris, the host city for this year's games. During the closing speech, Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, expressed his admiration for the Paris Games, calling them 'sensational. ' He praised the athletes for their 'simply amazing' performances, highlighting their ability to showcase the greatness of humanity. Bach emphasized the spirit of unity that the athletes displayed while living together in the Olympic Village, where they respected and embraced one another, despite the conflicts that may exist between their countries. He thanked the athletes for inspiring people around the world and for instilling hope for a better future. As part of the ceremony, Cruise took the Olympic flag from American gymnast Simone Biles, who is one of the stars of the Games. The audience watched in excitement as he zipped away on a motorbike after his impressive descent. The pre-recorded clip of Cruise's journey to Los Angeles was accompanied by music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a famous band from California. They performed their hit song 'Can't Stop' live on a picturesque beach in Los Angeles. Other notable performances included Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg, who performed alongside Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg, being a local from Los Angeles, was a familiar face throughout the Games, which concluded with the United States topping the medals table after a thrilling victory in the women's basketball final. When Cruise landed in the stadium, he was greeted by a swarm of athletes eager to meet him. Known for performing his own stunts, Cruise has taken on daring challenges in his films, including scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and hanging from the side of a plane during takeoff for the Mission: Impossible series. The artistic director of the ceremony, Thomas Jolly, complemented Cruise's daring feat with a visually stunning segment. The audience watched in awe as a group of dancers rolled five giant rings across the stage, ultimately forming the Olympic logo. The dark and moody atmosphere was lifted by an energetic performance from the French band Phoenix, who played two of their popular songs. Athletes joined them on stage, much to the surprise of the stadium announcer. Cruise made a stylish exit on his motorbike, riding through a corridor of enthusiastic spectators. Leading up to the ceremony, there had been much speculation about Cruise's appearance, and he was spotted several times in Paris during the Games, cheering for the US team in swimming and watching Simone Biles compete. He expressed his excitement about the Olympics, stating, 'It's awesome. Great stories, great athletes. It's incredible what they do. ' The artistic director, Jolly, was also responsible for the ambitious opening ceremony that took place earlier in the month, which featured a parade of boats along the River Seine and a memorable performance by singer Céline Dion. Fans were eager to take selfies with Tom Cruise during the Games, showcasing the star's popularity and the excitement surrounding his presence.