Singer Kelly Clarkson and NFL legend Peyton Manning will deliver a brand new taste to NBC Common’s upcoming Paris Olympics protection this summer time.Clarkson and Manning are anticipated to affix Mike Tirico to host the opening ceremony, the community introduced Tuesday night time. The ceremony’s stay protection will air July 26 on NBC and Peacock at midday ET.“I’m extraordinarily honored to have a entrance row seat,” stated Manning, a Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer who gained two Tremendous Bowls throughout his 18 seasons within the NFL. He’s now the co-host of “Monday Night time Soccer with Peyton and Eli” together with his brother and former NFL quarterback Eli Manning.Clarkson is a three-time Grammy and multi-Emmy winner by her NBC speak present “The Kelly Clarkson Present.” She additionally hosted the NFL Honors final yr.“Kelly and I are each followers of the athletes and the opening ceremony of years previous,” Manning informed The Related Press in an interview Tuesday. “I believe there’ll be a variety of feelings for these athletes. I anticipate finding out these tales between now and July and possibly sharing that with the viewers.” Manning stated he’ll be stepping out his consolation zone of normally speaking soccer, however Tirico believes he and Clarkson will do exactly nice. The trio might be positioned on the Trocadero close to the ceremony’s end with views of the Seine River and Eiffel Tower.“Our purpose and want is for Peyton and Kelly to be Peyton and Kelly. Simply be who they’re,” stated Tirico, who will host his fourth opening ceremony. “So many individuals have come to know, love and belief these two. Having them there as a part of this actually speaks to what this occasion is. It’s beneath the umbrella of sports activities. The gathering is due to sports activities. Nevertheless it’s actually a cultural celebration.”Paris OlympicsThe Olympics are greater than enjoyable and video games. They’re a billion-dollar enterprise with political overtones.Breakdance will make it’s debut as an Olympic sport in Paris.. Right here’s what else might be totally different at this yr’s video games.Observe all of AP’s protection of the Summer season Video games.Organizers stated the opening ceremony of the Olympics alongside the Seine might be held throughout sundown. It’s the primary time an Olympic opening ceremony might be held outdoors a stadium setting, consistent with the Paris organizers’ motto: “Video games Vast Open.”About 10,500 athletes will parade by the center of the French capital on boats on the Seine alongside a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route.“Right this moment” present hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb might be stationed collectively on a bridge alongside the route. They’re anticipated to report on the pageantry of the ceremony because the athletes sail by.Molly Solomon, government producer and president of NBC Olympics Manufacturing, stated every host will deliver the very best out of one another. She known as them a “compelling mixture.”“I’m enthusiastic about this entire group,” stated Solomon, who famous that Guthrie and Kotb could have the very best seats in the course of the opening ceremony for his or her telecast.“They’re going to be taking within the athlete boat parade from one of many bridges, the place all of the followers might be watching,” she stated. “They’re actually going to contribute from a really distinctive perspective. They’ll be watching the ceremony because the followers do. It’ll be an ideal expertise.”