“Very uncomfortable”, the Belgian singer breaks the silence on the Slimane affair

Belgian singer Lara Fabian makes her comeback with I am herehis sixteenth album, marking the end of six years of silence. An event eagerly awaited by its fans, but which is accompanied by a complex context. This record, for which his long-time friend Slimane composed several pieces, is at the heart of a controversy.

Indeed, since the end of October, the singer has been the subject of two complaints for harassment and sexual assault, filed by technicians who worked on his tour Cupidon Tour. These accusations, made public by The Parisianled to the opening of an official investigation on November 7. A few days later, on November 22, new testimonies relayed by Mediapart came to increase the accusations brought against the singer revealed by The Voice.

Lara Fabian “very uncomfortable” with the Slimane affair

In the middle of a promotional campaign, the jury ofIncredible Talent made a notable appearance this week in The secret boxhosted by Faustine Bollaert. With restraint, she spoke about her collaboration with Slimane, coach of The Voice Kidsjust declaring to have “loved working with [son] brother Slimane “However, the absence of the composer, who co-wrote five of the ten tracks of his album, among the surprise guests of the show, did not go unnoticed. “It would have been very strange for him to be there “, confided a member of the team, testifying to the sensitivity surrounding this situation.

Furthermore, she also avoided any discussion of the affair during her very first visit, Thursday morning, to France Inter. Faced with Léa Salamé, a radio and television host renowned for her punchy questions, no exchange focused on this delicate subject. According to a witness present, no preconditions had been set by the singer, but she confided to the journalist before the interview that she felt “very uncomfortable with this matter” and that she preferred not to be questioned about it.

A friendship with the singer which resists despite the controversy

Despite the serious accusations surrounding Esmeralda's dad, the famous interpreter of the title I love you showed that she remained loyal to her collaborator and friend. As evidenced by a story published on Instagram on November 29, 2024. In the caption, Slimane wrote “ May your light and these songs warm hearts, long and beautiful life to this album. Thank you for your trust and love. ” A warm message that she shared on her own account, accompanied by a white heart, showing that their relationship remains intact, whatever the circumstances.

However, the situation forced her to adjust her communication. Aware of the attention given to this affair, his team would have recommended limiting its interventions in the written press in order to prevent the affair from becoming the center of promotion, as explained The Parisian. However, determined not to let herself be held back, the singer continued her commitments, in particular by appearing this Saturday evening on the prime of the Star Academy.