Over 27 million people tuned into watch the incredible 2012 Olympics opening ceremony in the UK alone, with Paul providing a thrilling and fitting finale. The universally acclaimed event pulled in the highest viewing figures in the UK in almost 15 years. After midnight Paul took to the stage to perform ‘The End’ and a euphoric ‘Hey Jude’ that had all the stadium on their feet and singing along.

Paul on stage at the Olympic Opening Ceremony rehearsals, London, 24-Jul-12

Paul ringing the Olympic bell at the Opening Ceremony rehearsals, London, 26-Jul-12

Rusty, Wix, Paul, Abe and Brian on stage at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, London, 27-Jul-12

Wix, Paul, Abe, Brian and Rusty rehearsing before the Olympics Opening Ceremony, London, 27-Jul-12

Paul on stage at the Olympic Opening Ceremony rehearsals, London, 27-Jul-12

Paul watching the fireworks at the end of the Olympics Opening Ceremony, London, 27-Jul-12

Paul performing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, London, 27-Jul-12

Paul mimicking Usain Bolt's lightning pose on stage at the Olympic Opening Ceremony rehearsals, London, 24-Jul-12

Brian and Paul on stage at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, London, 27-Jul-12

Paul on stage at the Olympic Opening Ceremony rehearsals , London, 27-Jul-12

Rusty, Abe, Paul, Wix and Brian at the Olympic Opening Ceremony rehearsals, London, 27-Jul-12

Paul meets artistic director Danny Boyle at the Olympics Opening Ceremony rehearsals, London, 27-Jul-12

Nearly time... - Closing The Opening, London, 27-Jul-12

Photo of Paul at the Olympics opening ceremony 

2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony