The JDD. You are the most influential YouTuber in France and you have already imagined yourself in the shoes of a Minister of Sports. If this becomes a reality, what would be your first steps to revolutionize this field?
Tibo InShape. I don’t know if this will become a reality, but I have often thought about what I could do. Sport in France deserves more attention and investment. For example, we should strengthen our place at school. Today, high school students only have two hours of sport per week, which is insufficient. I would increase this hourly volume and the coefficient of the discipline in the general averages, so that it is considered as essential as mathematics. Sport is not just a simple physical activity: it is a powerful lever for self-confidence, solidarity, public health and social cohesion.
Beyond your videos, are you already concretely involved in actions to support this cause?
One of the major problems that I would like to resolve, if I were minister, is the lack of sports infrastructure in rural areas. Growing up in Pibrac, a village of 8,000 inhabitants near Toulouse, I was lucky to have access to a gym, but this is not the case everywhere. Many young talents have never been able to flourish due to lack of suitable equipment. Currently, I am working with mayors of municipalities around Toulouse on a project aimed at installing structures such as street workout spaces. We are still in the planning stages and the issue of funding remains a challenge, but it is a cause that is deeply close to my heart.
Are you bothered by the label “right-wing YouTuber” and the audience losses it may have caused?
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Being labeled a “right-wing YouTuber” for defending values like love of the French flag or respect for law enforcement is reductive. These principles should transcend political divisions. I grew up in an environment where respecting the rules was taken for granted. An attack in my twenties made me realize the importance of the police, who helped me that day. My admiration for them, as well as for the military, has continued to grow to the point that I am now considering joining the reserves. These beliefs have cost me followers, partnerships, and opportunities, but I remain true to my values.
Many people attribute political intentions to you. Is politics a subject that interests you personally?
I’m interested in politics on a personal level, it’s natural with age. But we love putting influencers in boxes, and I was quickly pigeonholed to the right. However, the values that I defend seem apolitical to me: encouraging people to surpass themselves and improve is a philosophy of life, not a partisan commitment. Today, everything is becoming politicized, and some people are trying to associate me with one camp or another. But that doesn’t affect me: I will remain true to my beliefs, regardless of outside interpretations.
“The RN defends certain values close to mine, but not all”
During the last elections, you declared that you voted for the presidential party. What motivated this choice?
I wanted to clarify my position, because several parties, whether right or left, were trying to recover my image. I wanted to avoid any ambiguity. Certainly, the National Rally defends certain values close to mine, but not all. I think there is good and bad in each camp, left and right. I want to be transparent: I am not encouraging anyone to vote like me. Everyone is free to make their choices, and that is the strength of democracy.
If your choice had fallen on the RN, would you have publicly assumed it in the same way?
Of course. In any case, some people already associate me with the far right, simply because I display a French flag in my gym. It’s absurd. We can wonder if this national symbol has not been monopolized by one camp, to the point of being abandoned by the other. What matters to me is remaining honest and true to my beliefs. That said, it is true that as an artist or content creator, it is often easier to vote left. But are those who do it today still sincere, or are they simply trying to align with a cultural norm? The question deserves to be asked.
“The main thing for me is to stay true to myself”
Your positions have led to a sort of “cordon sociale” around you, particularly on the part of certain content creators. Do you regret it?
It’s true that many creators seem hesitant to associate with certain YouTubers, myself included, for fear of their image or possible fallout. If anyone chooses not to collaborate with me, that’s their decision, and honestly, it doesn’t stop me from sleeping. For example, I was removed from a France TV program linked to the Olympics. It was explained to me that it was a “diplomatic” decision. I’ll let readers draw their own conclusions.
Is criticism a driving force for you?
I never sought to be criticized, but it is inevitable, especially with certain controversies. I say what I think, without filter. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don’t. The main thing for me is to stay true to myself. My channel is a reflection of who I am: I don’t have a large team behind me, which allows me to maintain real proximity with my audience. This doesn’t please everyone, and some people judge me without having watched a single one of my videos, relying only on “hearsay”. What really matters are the exchanges in real life. When people stop me in the street to say: “Thanks to you, I overcame anorexia” or ” I lost weight “this is where I measure the positive impact of my work. The insults of a certain Joachim from 38, hidden behind a photo of a manga or a footballer, do not reach me.
Your international success has contributed to your number one status. Are you planning to collaborate with international YouTubers?
For the moment, this is not planned. I have a significant international community, particularly in India, Pakistan and Brazil. Last summer, I was even recognized for the first time abroad, in Greece. An experience that is both surprising and very rewarding.
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