The Olympics opening ceremony has been panned by viewers describing it as ‘the worst’ as rain hampers the audio and urge organisers to ‘Stop the boats’.
6,800 athletes covered in plastic ponchos attempted to keep spirits high as they travelled down the river Seine in a huge flotilla of 85 boats.
Performances from Lady Gaga and approximately 3,000 dancers, acrobats and actors are hard to hear over the sound of rain, with viewers calling it ‘boring’ and ‘the worst Olympic opening ceremony in memory’.
One social media user said: ‘France is doing good but it’s getting nowhere near the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.’
The first boats of athletes making their way down the River Seine for the opening ceremony
Torrential rain in Paris has marred the opening ceremony with many spectators seen wearing ponchos and holding umbrellas
