Merwane Benlazar France 2 Comeback Rachida Dati Controversy

Invited by master of ceremonies Alex Vizorek to present the male revelation award, the artist, now on France Inter, didn’t mince words. Dressed in a striped shirt echoing the controversy over his appearance and remarks that had cost him his place on the show "C à vous," he directly targeted Rachida Dati.

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"A year ago, culture minister at the time banned me from France Télévisions during her campaign for the Paris mayoralty," he said. Noting the evolution of their respective situations, he savored the moment: "Today, she’s no longer minister, she’s not at the Paris mayoralty… and I’m back on France Télévisions." A brutal dismissal he had previously commented on bluntly: "I knew I was going to be fired, but by an Arab woman that’s annoying."

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The television sequence continued in a tone of mockery thanks to the presenter’s complicity. He handed him a baguette and a bottle of wine, prompting an amused response from the guest: "My allegiance to the Republic has limits!" Addressing current minister Catherine Pégard, nicknamed "Catoche," Merwane Benlazar ironically congratulated himself on his own restraint. Alex Vizorek finally closed this exchange with a pun, transforming the evening into a "Mollahs awards ceremony," triggering audience laughter despite a correction from the comedian.

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