Lady Gaga Speaks Out After Opening Act Opening Olympics Trouble

Lady Gaga was one of the biggest names to perform at Friday night's uniquely memorable Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris.

Gaga took to a specially constructed stage on the banks of the Seine River to perform a show inspired by French Cabaret. He sang Mon Truc en Plumea well-known French circus song.

I Poker face The singer was the first act of the night, and he seemed to be met with a lot of news from fans on social media who were quick to realize that they were ruining his performance when he sat down at his piano to sing. Another took issue with his words, calling his manner of speaking “close to French.”

Events were not helped when one of his dancers fell on stage, no doubt wet and slippery after the evening's deluge of rain.

BBC footage captured the dancer falling backwards and landing on the floor behind the speaker, where he lay flat on his back for a few seconds before recovering and continuing the performance.

Gaga took to social media following the performance, writing on X how happy she felt to be taking part:

“I am humbled to have been asked by the Olympic organizing committee to sing a special French anthem – a tribute to the French people and their incredible history of art, music, and theatre.

“We hired pompoms from the historic Le Lido – a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create a custom costume, using naturally shaped feathers. I learned French choreography that puts a modern twist on a classic French style. I practiced tirelessly to study the lively French dance, improving some old skills.

“I bet you didn't know I used to dance at a French 60s party on the east side when I first started! I hope you love this game as much as I do.”

The star ended by wishing the participating athletes all the best and said, “Let the games begin.”