Paris Olympics 2024: Drag Queen Torchbearer Nicky Doll Claps Back at The Last Supper Controversy With Bold Statement, Says ‘We Ain’t Going Nowhere’ (Watch Video)
Nicky Doll, one of the drag queens of the Paris Olympics Opening act, hit back at the criticism. The ceremony faced backlash for a segment perceived as mocking The Last Supper, but Doll clarified that it was intended to represent the feast of Dionysus.
The Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony has faced backlash for a segment that some claimed mocked Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. Drag queen Nicky Doll, one of the torchbearers, addressed the criticism via Instagram Stories, clarifying that the image in question was meant to represent the feast of Dionysus, not The Last Supper. Despite the uproar, Doll expressed honour at participating in the event. Nicky made it very clear that 'It was my absolute honour to perform in front of billions of people around the world and celebrate our Olympians. And remember, to the ones that had their feathers ruffled seeing queerness on their screen: 'WE AIN’T GOING NOWHERE' despite of the backlash. The controversial performance featured drag queens, a transgender model, and a naked singer styled as Dionysus, leading to mixed reactions from netizens. Paris Olympics 2024: French Dancer Germain Louvet Allegedly Flashes Testicles During Performance (Watch Video & Pics).
Nicky Doll’s Post About the Opening Act in The Paris Olympics
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