For almost two months, political scientist Thomas Guénolé has been one of the new recurring columnists of Don't touch my post on C8. Former member of La France Insoumise, the author of militant books against the far-right is both anti-Front National and anti-Mélenchon.
Thomas Guénolé calls Cyril Hanouna live
Alone – with Gilles Verdez – to defend Palestine (where 40 children have died every day on average over the last year) on a daily basis on the set of C8, Thomas Guénolé has attracted the wrath of Cyril Hanouna for the umpteenth time live in TPMP this Friday, November 8. When the animators accused “some politicians“to be responsible through their speeches for the violent attack on five Israeli supporters in Amsterdam this week, the columnist saw fit to temper the words of the boss of the band.”Do we agree that we do not conflate with all pro-Palestinians? I just wanted to be sure of that, that's all!“, he defended himself while a wave of protests fell on him from the columnists and Cyril Hanouna. This intervention was considered unwelcome during this moment of tribute to the five people attacked. “It was too vague for my taste, I'm telling you like I mean it“, he persisted regarding the presenter's comments about certain politicians. “I'm going to explain life to you, because apparently, I don't know where you're from, but you must not have lived in the neighborhoods much. I think you had a pretty easy childhood.“, launched Cyril Hanouna, very irritated, without asking him if these hypotheses were correct. “Be careful what you say, Cyril, please. There are still limits“, interrupted Thomas Guénolé, not appreciating the words and tone used by Cyril Hanouna, and seeming concerned that his dignity should not be undermined.
The chronicler of TPMP demands “respect” from the host
“Already, you must be indignant to see this, and then you will ask your questions. First, you must be in indignation and sorrow. Once again, Thomas Guénolé, you are indecent. (…) He's going crazy, Guénolé. That's another debate, you'll talk about it in several days! For now, it is time for indignation and compassion. I will speak to you kindly, like to a child“, continued Cyril Hanouna. “No, Cyril. Be careful, because there are a lot of people telling me to get off this show because of the way you talk to me. I'm staying, (…) but try not to talk to me like that!“, insisted the political scientist. “But you can leave! There are a lot of people who tell me to fire you because it's unbearable what they hear every night because of you. The problem is not our relationship, it's what happened (in Amsterdam). So Guénolé, learn life“, said Cyril Hanouna. “Ideas are one thing. Courtesy is another. You see, 'learn life', you don't have to tell me that! In terms of mutual respect…“, was moved by his interlocutor, who did not win his case. “If you don't want to come back, don't come back, Thomas“, simply reacted the host. “That's not what I'm saying. It's the way we talk to each other on set. It's not the same thing“, concluded Thomas Guénolé.
