Celine Dion surprised her fans with an unexpected, playful appearance on Sunday Night Football, where she got drenched in Gatorade. The 56-year-old iconic singer made a splash during the show’s intro, celebrating her love for football in a creative and humorous way.
The Daily Mail reported that Dion while wearing a vintage Super Bowl XXX sweater, referenced her classic song It’s All Coming Back to Me Now as she spoke about her “passion” for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry. As her 1996 hit played in the background, she shared an emotional monologue about the power of the game.
“I think my favorite thing about this game is its power to connect who we are to who we were, to prove our most powerful memories, our most enduring loves can stay with us forever. You know what I’m talking about, right?” she said, adding a heartfelt touch to her appearance.
The Canadian singer went on to connect the emotional resonance of her song with her feelings for the sport. “Sometimes, some nights, it all just comes back. The love affair. Well, maybe not ‘love’ the way I usually sing about it. But still… work with me here.” She humorously adapted her lyrics, saying, “I mean, ‘When you touch me like this when you hold me like that.’ It kinda fits, no?”
Dion further elaborated on her emotional ties to football, comparing the intensity of the game to the sentimentality in her music. “But really, what beautiful passion it produced, what painful heartbreak it revealed, so, so long ago. Like so many old flames, it always feels right when they’re back together. Don’t you think?”
Towards the end of the segment, viewers were treated to the sight of Dion, seemingly surprised, as coolers of orange Gatorade were poured over her. She laughed and embraced the moment, cheering while liquid dripped down her face, showcasing her playful spirit.
NBC Sports had teased her appearance earlier in the day, sharing a clip on their TikTok account of the singer sporting the Super Bowl sweatshirt. The preview generated buzz, and her enthusiastic and fun performance delighted fans who enjoyed seeing the iconic singer step into the world of football with a lighthearted twist.