BBC Olympics viewers complain within minutes of closing ceremony starting

BBC viewers swiftly took to social media to share their views on the Olympics' closing ceremony.

As the grand spectacle of the Olympic Games drew to a close in Paris, the French capital dazzled with one final soiree, celebrating the Games before ceremonially passing on the Olympic torch to the United States, home to the next host city, Los Angeles. Details about the Closing Ceremony had been kept tightly under wraps, but it was known that Thomas Jolly, who had helmed the Opening Ceremony, also led this extravaganza.

Organisers promised jaw-dropping performances from globally celebrated acrobats, dancers, and singers. The line-up includes none other than Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Hollywood icon Tom Cruise tipped to perform an astonishing stunt commemorating the Games' transition to Los Angeles.

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The narrative arc of the Closing Ceremony centred upon intergalactic travellers who chance upon vestiges of Olympism and undertake the monumental task of reconstructing the iconic Olympic rings, all woven into an awe-inspiring ceremony extending over two hours.

As the Olympics Closing Ceremony unfolded, fans wasted no time sharing their thoughts on the grand event. One viewer noted: "#Olympics #closingceremony audio seems off?", while another chimed in: "The sound does sound weird. #closingceremony.", reports the Mirror.

A third suggested: "Someone is either killing this mix with a crazy delay or they are broadcasting the PA sound AND broadcast mix."

The Olympic Closing Ceremony is set to feature the traditional parade of athletes, a show of gratitude towards volunteers, medal presentations, and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame. The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, will officially close the Games.

The event will culminate with the handover of the Olympic flag from Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, to Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles.

The Opening Ceremony previously sparked debate for its 'Last Supper' segment, which included performances by drag queens. In defence of his creative decisions, Thomas remarked: "How do you write a show in which everybody, at one point, feels represented and a part this bigger thing, this bigger 'us'? For an artist, it is a beautiful responsibility to have. It's ambitious but also complex because one has to broaden one's own imagery, one's own outlook and include everyone, understand everyone so that no one feels left behind."