Artus, guest Of host Léa Salamé on the set of the show “What a time! », revealed that he had given up alcohol and tobacco in order to calm his anxieties. The journalist then took the opportunity to make a joke. “You’ve become boring!” »sparking a few laughs in the audience, but above all a big controversy, alienating Internet users and numerous associations helping alcoholics. From, an old interview of the host with Gad Elmaleh has resurfaced and raises questions about the relationship the host has with alcohol.
If Internet users had a great time, Artushimself, during the broadcast, did not hesitate to crop the presenter :“It’s very French… It’s funny because as soon as we say we’re stopping drinking, we become boring. Whereas, f***n it’s good not to drink alcohol.” To which the host added in an ironic tone: “Ahlala, say…”. Artus finally concluded : “I’m sorry!” […] If I had said that I was quitting coking, everyone would have said well done.”.
An old interview with Gad Elmaleh resurfaces
Léa Salamé, on France Inter airwaves on Thursday May 2, 2024, sought to put out the media fire that she triggered. She actually explained that her failed attempt at humor would be her last. “We stop with the floodgates”. But it’s too late, the damage is done, and since then an old interview that she conducted with Gad Elmaleh has resurfaced.
Last March, when she received Gad Elmaleh, they had already discussed the topic of alcohol: “How long has it been since you stopped drinking?” »Raphaël Glucksmann’s companion asked the actor. “2 years and 7 months” he retorted. A response that surprised the journalist “Ah yeah shit anyway, you know the day and the number… And so, is the party no less beautiful? ».
Léa Salamé and alcohol: a subject that agitates Internet users
Since then, Internet users have been wondering about the relationship that the journalist has with alcohol. She had in fact confessed to Éric Dussart’s microphone on RTL in September 2023 that she had a little ritual before entering the set of her show. The young woman admitted to drinking before recording her shows. “It’s so natural, it’s like makeup!” They know it, it’s my little hairdresser Cyril, who has been with me for ten years, who will get me the little bottle and it’s a splash of vodka because it relaxes me. I shouldn’t say that, it’s not right, I need it, it relaxes me… ” Of course, Léa Salamé at the time insisted on warning about the consumption of alcoholic beverages, explaining that “Alcohol is not good.” But this does not seem enough to end the controversy.
Given the scale of this affair, it is very possible that Léa Salamé will take advantage of her Saturday evening show to comment on the buzz. At least that’s what journalist Clément Garin says on Twitter. “According to my information, Léa Salamé took a blower by the management of France TV this Monday, and will apologize to the viewers of Quelle Époque with a message recalling the dangers of tobacco and alcohol on Saturday..
