Nagui, emblematic presenter of France Televisionsis renowned for its outspoken and his whole temperament. Always authentic and spontaneous, he is not afraid to let his emotions shine through, even live.
This character trait sometimes plays tricks on him, as during his recent breakdown in Taratata. Facing a Thomas Dutronc particularly movedNagui could not contain his tears, too sincere than unexpectedwho once again showed his disarming naturalness which gives him his charm.
Nagui, still a victim of discrimination
Guest in C the weekly on France 5Nagui confided having been confronted with racism from its beginnings. A radio boss even asked him to change his name, judged “too typical”. Categorical refusal from the facilitator: “It’s my first name, I’m not going to deny who I am.” Despite these obstacles, he became an essential figure in French television, inspiring talents from diversity.
However, racism remains a reality. As such, Nagui still receives hate messagesespecially on social networks. “People tell me: 'Go back to your country if you don't want to respect our traditions of being a cow on a TV show.' he said. But always optimistic, he prefers remember the good parts of his career, which took him to the top.
The host bursts into tears in front of Thomas Dutronc
For the show this Friday, December 7, 2024, Taratata hosted renowned artists, including Eddy Mitchell, Yseult, James Blunt, and Thomas Dutronc. The latter touched the public with Little Happinessbefore revisiting the classic in a duet with Emma Peters There is no happy love.
But the moment the most striking came when Nagui read a text in homage to Françoise HardyThomas' mother, who disappeared last June. Overwhelmed by emotion, the host had to stopletting his guest get up to hug him and encourage him to finish reading. A sequence imbued with sincerity, concluded with an apology from Nagui, upset: “I thought I could hold on, but I couldn’t.”
His unwavering complicity with the Dutroncs
Faithful to TaratataThomas Dutronc has always shared a privileged relationship with Naguijust like his father, Jacques. The latter, despite his demanding temperamenthad marked the host with memorable memories.
Nagui notably mentioned an evening where, after having imposed a strict schedule, Jacques finally had extended the festivities in the boxes. These deep ties between Nagui and the Dutronc family find a particular echo in these intense moments, where music and emotion mingle…
