Casey Wasserman, the chair for the LA Olympics, criticized NBC's approach to the Paris Games, likening it to a reality show. Meanwhile, NBC has announced a star-studded lineup for the hosting of the Opening Ceremony in Paris, including Peyton Manning, Kelly Clarkson, and Mike Tirico. Peyton Manning, a former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion, spoke about his new role as an Olympic Opening Ceremony host for NBC, mentioning Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. This marks a significant shift in the network's coverage strategy for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be held along the River Seine, aiming to shake up the traditional broadcast approach.
Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning to Host NBC’s Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony https://t.co/6qTUuh2GWz
Peyton Manning is headed to Paris. The former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion will be a part of NBC’s Olympics coverage during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony along the River Seine. More ⤵️ https://t.co/wynDNP9bAe
Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson will join Mike Tirico during NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. https://t.co/P1aYq7HUKM
NEWS: I spoke to Peyton Manning about his new job as an Olympic Opening Ceremony host for NBC, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. https://t.co/G77hoCHwff
It’s a star-studded lineup hosting the Opening Ceremony in Paris! ⭐️ #ParisOlympics https://t.co/ZpwQawB0mi
Peyton Manning, Kelly Clarkson Aim to Shake Up NBC's Paris Olympics Open https://t.co/tfsku82G8f
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