As the end of the television season approaches, Cyril Hanouna made an initial assessment with the Parisian. The host of C8 notably mentioned his new projects expected at the start of the school year and announced the cessation of one of his flagship programs. But he also returned to unfortunate subjects that had arisen during the year.
Indeed, Cyril Hanouna agreed to explain himself on the controversy that erupted after certain remarks by its columnist Raymond, who were qualified as homophobic and were reported to Arcom (ex-CSA) of the Interministerial Delegation for the fight against racism, anti-Semitism and anti-LGBT hatred. “There was an awkwardness from Raymond (about homosexuals he said: ‘In the eyes of some people you are not normal’), which was immediately reframed“, he assured. the troublemaker nevertheless insisted on recalling that with Do not touch My TV, he makes the bet to speak without taboo of the news of all kinds and leaves a total freedom of speech. “We are in real direct contact with people we don’t see elsewhere. Out of 200 shows a year, some are more complicated than others. Even hot topics, we have to deal with them. I think I’m armed for it. This is the freest show of the PAF“, he boasted.
Free yes, but with certain limits despite everything. Cyril Hanouna had for example finally refused to receive Jawad Bendaoud on his set, also known as the “Daesh landlord” following the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris. A decision he made after receiving several complaints. “I heard the message. That’s why I canceled Jawad. By inviting him, I wanted to show the young people that he was setting a bad example. Besides, other channels have interviewed him… (BFMTV in 2018) There is often a lot of fire around TPMP. And once on air, it turns itself off“, he defended his talk show.
Controversies, slippages, controversial guests… Cyril Hanouna has found himself in all situations since the launch of Do not touch My TV in 2010 but his show still continues to record audience records, until “more’1.5 million” of people behind their screens for the last part according to him.