By Jason Mathurin – Published on 19 Nov 2024 at 16:30
Very aware of the realities of the audiovisual world, Stéphane Bern has a very clear opinion on the subject of Slimane, a singer who is causing controversy…
Slimane dives currently in a sordid affair. In fact, the man said to be in a relationship with a woman is accused by two technicians of serious crimes. These facts date back to last year, when both were working on his tour,
Cupindon Tour. The first technician, a sound engineer, filed a complaint because he was allegedly the victim of sexual harassment. The singer allegedly pinned him against a wall, before encouraging him to come to his dressing room. Then, he allegedly sent her tendentious text messages. The second says that the singer touched him.
Slimane praises Stéphane Bern after Eurovision
Stéphane Bern was able to know Slimane throughout his career. And the PAF national monument had a very strong opinion about the singer. An opinion that he shared on Télé-Loisirs a few months ago already. Indeed, long before the controversies, the name of Slimane to represent France at Eurovision had caused controversy. This, in particular because he was already known to the general public. “It’s a very good choiceaccording to the actor accused of being a diva. Alexandra Redde-Amiel[directrice des divertissements et des jeux de
France Télévisions, ndlr] used the Swedish method.
The host rushes to the singer's aid
This Swedish method, praised by Stéphane Bern, is as follows. “We take a successful artist and give him a chance to represent his country at Eurovision instead of choosing a singer that no one knows exceptyou have to present in France, then abroad”. “There, we take someone that the French already love, recalled the host, present in a new issue of Secret d’Histoire this Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In addition, he has a voice, a career and a media surface. It will carry us”. It is clear that this did not please everyone. Although at the time the competition was launched, no one suspected that the controversy in which Slimane is currently immersed would arise.
Slimane caught by the courts? His presumption of innocence still stands
Slimane, unfortunately, did not win Eurovision. However, he was able to be crowned best male artist in his category at the NRJ Music Awards. A half-hearted reward, given what is being said about him at the moment. The organizers of the event were also up against the wall. At an impasse, they finally decided to keep the show going, under the presumption of innocence. “The idea is not to touch anything. He remains presumed innocent, so we don't have to judge him,said the organizers to Le Parisien, about Stéphane Bern's protégé. “Now, if he decides not to come for one reason or another, it is his choice and we will respect it. We know how to adapt, we have seen others”.
