October 27th 2024.
Adele was having a typical Saturday night performing at her Weekends with Adele concert series in Las Vegas. The audience was fully engaged, and Adele was in one of her more interactive segments, roaming around and interacting with her fans. But then, something extraordinary happened - she spotted her idol, Celine Dion, in the audience.
In that moment, Adele couldn't contain her emotions and broke down sobbing. She immediately rushed over to Celine, arms outstretched for a hug, her shoulders visibly shaking as she tried to hold herself together. Celine, who is making a comeback after facing stiff-person syndrome, got to her feet and embraced Adele. As they hugged, Celine whispered something to Adele and gently held her face as she saw her tears, even kissing her hand.
Adele had always been a huge fan of Celine, even sharing that her most prized possession was a framed piece of Celine's used chewing gum. So, it was no surprise that Adele took the opportunity to express her admiration and gratitude to her idol. And it was clear that Celine was also moved by Adele's words, dabbing at her eyes with a tissue as she sat back down.
As Adele continued to perform, she asked the audience to help her finish singing the song "When We Were Young," as she was too emotional to do it alone. In a touching tribute, she called Celine "one of my favorite people of all time." The audience joined in, clapping and cheering for Celine, who graciously acknowledged the love and support from the audience.
The venue where Adele was performing, the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, holds a special significance for both Adele and Celine. It was originally built for Celine's debut residency in Vegas in 2003, and she returned for another residency in 2011. Other iconic artists such as Sir Elton John, Bette Midler, Cher, and Mariah Carey have also performed there.
On TikTok, fans and audience members were moved by the emotional moment between Adele and Celine, with many calling it "absolutely incredible." Adele has never been shy about her love and admiration for Celine, and she even has a pre-show ritual involving kissing a picture of Celine that hangs beneath the stage near her dressing room.
Celine, who revealed her challenging diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome in 2022, had to cancel her world tour. But this summer, she made a triumphant comeback at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, singing "L'Hymne à L'Amour," made famous by French singer Edith Piaf.
It's clear that the bond between Adele and Celine goes beyond their mutual admiration for each other's music. They share a special connection that was felt by everyone in the audience that night. And as Adele continues her residency at Caesars Palace, she'll always have a special reminder of her idol, Celine, hanging beneath the stage.
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