David Beckham, Leona Lewis Tapped To Close Beijing Olympics

May 26, 2008 7:49 a.m. EST

Beijing, China (CNS) - British personalities Leona Lewis and David Beckham have been tapped to help close this year's Olympic Games in Beijing.

The former "X Factor" champ and the star footballer will reportedly participate in the ceremony that will be watched by an estimated 150 million.

Lewis is expected to sing at the event, which will mark the official handover to Britain of London 2012, while Beckham will play a leading part in the performance.

A source from London 2012 tells the Sunday Mirror, "Leona and Beckham have accepted the invitation to sprinkle some stardust on the show."

"They epitomize what London 2012 is about. Leona is a young global star from London who has risen from nothing. Becks has glamour and a profile around the world. He was also a key figure in the bid to win the Games for London."