On September 8, the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicked off during a colorful ceremony that caused a stir on the Internet. To follow the matches and the big twists and turns properly, the TF1 channel has decided to offer a new special show, broadcast after the matches and presented by Isabelle Ithuburu.
But very quickly, the host found herself at the heart of strong criticism, she who had just arrived on TF1. But his colleagues François Trillo, the former international player Benjamin Kayser, Christian Califano, Thomas Lombard and Stefan Etcheverry are those who have suffered the most from the anger of viewers, annoyed by the triple broadcast on TF1, France 2 and M6.
“I found it very hard for them. It was totally exaggerated, they were paying for the ‘TF1’ label, which doesn’t often broadcast rugby” she analyzed. “When I replaced François Trillo on Canal+ (in 2016, editor’s note), I was criticized, some demanded the return of the ‘real connoisseur’. You have to say to yourself that it’s not serious.”
Benevolent and visibly eager not to rekindle the controversy, Maxime Nucci’s darling then concluded: “It’s like in politics: what counts is the silent and benevolent majority. It’s not the nicest ones who make the most noise. It’s much easier to achieve unanimity when you’re hosting than when you’re commenting. In fact, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”
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