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Jillian Michaels Doubles Down on Criticism of the Olympics Opening Ceremony


Jillian Michaels exclusively told Us Weekly why she stands by her criticism of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Michaels went viral on Saturday, July 27, after she criticized a tableau from the opening ceremony that some viewers interpreted as a nod to Leonardo da Vinci ’s painting “The Last Supper,” which depicts Jesus and the Twelve Apostles. A man dressed as the Greek god Dionysus — scantily clad and painted blue — perched upon a giant serving dish with an array of drag performers standing behind him in various poses. Candace Cameron Bure said via Instagram on Friday, July 26, that it was “disgusting” and sad” to “see the opening ceremonies completely blaspheme and mock the Christian faith with their interpretation of the Last Supper.” Her former Full House costar Jodie Sweetin had an opposite take.

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