BBC viewers go wild as shock new Paris Olympics presenter leaves fans ‘mildly obsessed’
BBC viewers went wild after catching a reality TV icon in the preview for the Olympic opening ceremony at Paris 2024.
The beloved First Dates star could find himself analysing his daughter Andrea, as she competes to win diving gold for Team GB.
Fred Sirieix’s new role will see the TV personality commentating as part of the BBC’s coverage of the worldwide sporting event.
The Frenchman joins a star-studded line up of guests for Paris 2024.
Former gold medallist, Dame Laura Kenny, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, rower Moe Sbihi and triathlete Vicky Holland will all offer their expertise.
On this occasion, Sirieix was joined by Clare Balding, former British sprinter Michael Johnson, Rebecca Adlington, and Sir Chris Hoy.
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Fred told the BBC that his "fondest memory is the opening ceremony of the London 2012 games". He said: "It made me feel so proud.
"The very best athletes in the world going head-to-head, and French hospitality."
He is also hoping that his daughter, whom he shares with former partner Alex Spendolini, will be returning with a gold medal.
Sirieix added: "I would be lying if I did not say my daughter Andrea will win a medal."
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Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony
Only one show in town today.. just about!
The historic Opening Ceremony which is taking place on the River Seine rather than a stadium ends proceedings on Friday evening.
While there has been football and rugby sevens among events which started before the ceremony this week, they will not be taking place on the day of the big bash.
Only shooting pre-event training will take place on the day of the Opening Ceremony.
Click here for all the events taking place at Paris 2024 today.
Follow all the action as it unfolds with our Paris 2024 Olympics LIVE blog.
Andrea qualified for the Olympics this year after winning the women’s 10-metre platform final at the British Diving Championships.
Meanwhile fans were jubilant to see Fred.
Taking to X, one wrote: "Mildly obsessed with Fred Sirieix doing BBC Olympic coverage."
A second said: "Something funny about the BBC rolling out Fred Sirieix but making him interview all these French people in English."
A third wrote: "Absolutely love Fred."
While another said: "Fred just oozes class."
