Olivier Martinez cheers on Kylie as she wows Paris with NINE amazing costume changes

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The French actor watched on as the pop princess took to the stage at the Bercy Stadium to embark on what is reported to be "the biggest tour of her career".

The star, who turns 40 later this month, opened her show with her track Speakerphone from her album X, suspended above the stage in a full length spider-inspired gown amid a web of wires in a hoop.

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Wow: Kylie Minogue kicked of her tour in Paris last night

Hoop dream: the star kicked off the show with her track Speakerphone

As well as performing her past hits, including Step Back In Time, she also roused the crowd with her own version of the Barry Manilow classic Copacabana.

Kylie clocked up an impressive nine costumes changes during the extravagant performance.

All of the outrageous confections, including a cheerleader outfit and sailor girl number, were specially designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.

At one point, she descended from the roof draped across a giant black skull.

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Especially for you: Olivier Martinez was spotted in the crowd at Kylie's show

Olivier's presence has again sparked rumours of a reconciliation between the pair, who have occasionally spent time together in Paris in recent months after ending a year of silence.

They split in February last year, following rumours that he had been unfaithful. They dated for four years and 39-year-old Miss Minogue had treatment for breast cancer in Paris rather than in Australia to be with him.

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Go Kylie! The 39-year-old showed off her impressive flexibility in a cheerleader costume during one track

Oh what a knight: Kylie received he Chevalier dans L'ordre des Arts et Lettres from the French government earlier this week

Kylie was back in the city earlier this week and was made her Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters for her contribution to French culture.

Culture Minister Christine Albanel called the singer the "princess of pop, the uncontested queen of the dance floor" and noted that much of the star's entourage includes French artists such as clothes designer Jean Paul Gaultier, who dressed Minogue for her forthcoming tour.

However, the minister also praised Minogue for her personal courage in her battle against breast cancer. "This is an exceptional moment for me," Minogue said in French, after laughing off a gaffe which saw her medal drop on the floor.

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Wired: Kylie's extravagant show is reported to have cost £10 million

Top of mind: the singer will perform 53 dates across Europe

Minogue, who began her career in the 1980s and has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, is best known for her electro dance moves and such singles as "Can't Get You Out of My Head."

The singer has made a career comeback since beating breast cancer diagnosed in 2005, coming out with hit singles and selling more than half a million tickets for her latest tour.

"The heart, in French, also (refers to) courage, and I want to salute the courage you have shown in publicly revealing, three years ago, that you had been stricken with breast cancer," the minister said.

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Thighful: racy Kylie takes a moment to put up her feet

Slinky: Kylie also opted for full length and fabulous

Clearly grateful for the latest honor, Minogue bubbled praise for Paris.

"I fell in love, and it's a love affair that continues to blossom like an eternal spring," Minogue said, this time in English.

Well suited: Kylie clocked up an impressive nine costume changes during the set

Eye, eye, Captain Kylie: the singer performed Love Boat and Copacabana surrounded dancers in sailor suits

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