Paris Olympics 2024 Admits Opening Ceremony Show by Drag Queens Was Inspired by ‘Last Supper’ After Initially Trying to Deny It: Report [Video]

A Paris 2024 Olympics spokesperson has admitted that the controversial drag show version of “The Last Supper” seen in Friday’s opening ceremony was indeed inspired by da Vinci’s iconic mural, despite initially trying to strongly deny it amid intense backlash, according to a report.

This surprising admission came after the Paris Olympics initially tried to deny any inspiration from the iconic Christian mural, stating on X on Friday that it was simply a misunderstanding. The Paris Olympics 2024 has been mired in controversy, starting with the opening ceremony. Despite a power-packed performance by the ailing Celine Dion, the opening ceremony drew flak for showing drag queen enacting the “Last Supper.”

Finally Admitting the Idea Behind the Show

“Thomas Jolly took inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting to create the setting,” an Olympics spokesperson admitted to The New York Post in a statement on Saturday, referring to the opening ceremony creative director.

“He is not the first …