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Eurovision legend Céline Dion delivered an unexpected and emotional performance at the L’Oréal Paris Fashion Week show on Monday, September 28, captivating a star-studded audience. The Canadian icon’s appearance marked a triumphant moment, closing the highly anticipated event held against the stunning backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.

The L’Oréal Paris ‘Le Défilé‘ is a cornerstone of the Paris Fashion Week calendar, and this year’s event was no exception. Supermodels such as Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, and Heidi Klum led an impressive line-up down the runway, which was staged at Place Joffre in the French capital.

The star-studded event, aptly titled ‘Express Your Worth’, concluded with a sensational surprise performance from Céline Dion herself. She took to the catwalk to perform her powerful hit, ‘I’m Alive‘, much to the delight of the attendees.

This performance comes amidst a remarkable return to the spotlight for the Quebec-born artist, who is currently enjoying a sold-out residency in Paris. Her recent public appearances are particularly poignant, following her courageous battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), which led to the cancellation of her 2023 tour.

The 58-year-old singer was visibly moved during the event, sharing an embrace with actress Eva Longoria and dancing alongside a host of celebrities, celebrating her return to the global stage with immense emotion.


Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 23 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.