He is her vocal doppelganger but never qualified as such. Revealed during the 13th season of “France has an unbelievable talent” which he won hands down in 2018, Jean-Baptiste Guégan must now face many criticisms. In particular from certain fans of Johnny Hallyday or members of his entourage. His vocal cords “resembling those of the Taulier”the 39-year-old artist has always refused to play with this gift.
“I am Jean-Baptiste Guégan but for some, unfortunately, I have vocal cords that resemble those of Johnny Hallyday. I’m not going to change them to please them. I know that I will always be criticized”he assured Tele-Leisure September 14, 2020. Despite her defense, Laeticia Hallyday has never hidden her lack of interest in the work of the artist who would put her elsewhere “uncomfortable”. On September 12, 2021, with the Parisianshe admitted: “I’m not sure Johnny would have liked that. I’m not going to lie to you. it makes me uncomfortable and I will not go to see him in concert…”
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David Hallyday supports Jean-Baptiste Guégan
Even if she does not adhere to the talent of Jean-Baptiste Guégan, the mother of Jade and Joy recognizes however that she “respect his work because he has talent and I’m happy that he fills a gap for the fans”. On the other hand, on the side of David Hallyday, the 39-year-old artist does a very good job and has always congratulated him for what he does. Unlike Jean-Claude Camus and some fans, he does not consider him a “usurper”far from there.
“I haven’t had the chance to meet him yet, but his kind words have touched me a lot too”he revealed this Friday, March 10 in an interview with Here is. “They understood that I was not a usurper, that I was not there to replace the Taulier since no one will ever replace him. I’m just here to honor him and carry on.”, always with our colleagues. This is not the first time that David Hallyday does not agree with an opinion or a choice of Laeticia Hallyday. Hoping that this does not revive a war between the two clans which has nevertheless subsided for a few months after the many controversies around Johnny’s legacy.
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