Paris Olympics Organizers Apologize For 'The Last Supper' Scene

Paris Olympics organizers have apologized for a scene in the opening ceremony that depicted a modern version of Leonardo Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. Thomas Jolly, the art director of the ceremony, denied all allegations of resemblance to the painting after spectators pointed out similarities between the two. The performance featured a group of drag queens, with Barbara Butch in the center, dancing to music and dressed in artsy outfits. As an ode to French fashion, the scene featured an almost-naked man painted blue as the Greek god Dionysus, which further upset some viewers. "Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group...I think (with) Thomas Jolly, we really did try to celebrate community tolerance. Looking at the result of the polls that we shared, we believe that this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offense, we are, of course, really, really sorry," said Paris Olympics spokesperson Anne Descamps. Numerous Christian and Catholic groups, including the French Bishops’ Conference and Bishop Robert Barron, have expressed displeasure, viewing it as a mockery of their religion. C Spire, one of the sponsors of this year's Olympics, has also withdrawn due to the controversial performance.