In June, Benjamin Castaldi announced his intention to leave the show Do not touch My TV where he was a columnist for seven seasons. Asked about his motivations, the columnist spoke honestly. ”I feel liberated because in fact […] the editorial shift that the show took was essential to remain among the best talk shows. And me, as I have already said, I am not a political columnist, I am not a sociologist, and I have nothing to say, and I do not want to give my opinion, either on the abaya, nor on… It’s not my job!” he confided to Sud Radio last September.
Benjamin Castaldi then decided to go into theater and thus plays in the room Bungalow 21 written by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt about the love triangle formed by Simone Signoret (Benjamin Castaldi’s grandmother, editor’s note), Yves Montan and Marilyn Monroe. He has therefore been promoting this work for several weeks and he was expected on the set of the show “Quelle Époque” this Saturday October 7, 2023 on France 2.
Christophe Dechavanne settles scores with Benjamin Castaldi live on France 2
Firstly, the father of four boys returned to his departure from C8. “It has become a show where we talk about current affairs and I don’t want to give my opinion on lots of subjects because then we get harassed on social networks” he lamented. And to add: “Si really said what i think I might never go on television again in my life so uh it’s better to keep quiet…”.
Enough to make Christophe Dechavanne, columnist on the show, react strongly What an era who then said: “Yes, by the way, you opened your mouth about me at times that weren’t nice, you do well to talk about it“. Surprised, Benjamin Castaldi then replied: “Me? What did I say about you?” To which Christophe Dechavanne responded: “I don’t know but I’m going to take them out.” And Benjamin Castaldi retorts: “Ah, well, look carefully.”
Determined to settle his scores, Christophe Dechavanne then insisted: “Yeah yeah I’ll look for it, you’ll see.” We recall that the two men were formerly presenters on TF1. Very quickly, Léa Salamé intervened to calm things down and put an end to the argument.
️ “#TPMP has become a current affairs program and I don’t want to give my opinion” explains @B_Castaldi on his departure from the show hosted by @Cyrilhanouna#QuelleEpoque@France2tv@LeaSalamepic.twitter.com/xJEbSBN0UC
— What an era! (@QuelleEpoqueOff) October 7, 2023
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