2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony: How to watch and what to expect from Tom Cruise and Billie Eilish

For those of you who have been avidly watching the 2024 Paris Olympics, you may have noticed a rather familiar face in the crowds, none other than Hollywood actor Tom Cruise who has been spotted at the gymnastics and swimming and more recently, was there to see the women’s football team for the United States take gold in their 1-0 victory against Brazil. 

Now, it would seem that Tom Cruise is about to leap into action, quite literally, at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony. According to TMZ, Tom Cruise will “be engineering an epic stunt to close out the Paris Olympics and pass the flag to Los Angeles for the 2028 games.” According to TMZ, “Sources with direct knowledge tell us… the plan for the upcoming Closing Ceremony involves Tom rappelling down from the top of Stade de France… landing on the stadium field and carrying the official Olympic flag.”

As if Tom Cruise wasn’t enough, the likes of Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to perform. Variety has reported that “All three artists will be seen from Los Angeles in a mix of pre-taped and live performances.”

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony starts at 7pm UK time (8pm in France) and viewers in the UK will be able to watch it on BBC One, BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer. 

The closing ceremony is set to end at 10.15pm.