Cyril Hanouna Critiques France Télévisions’ Summer Shows, Receives Playful Responses

Cyril Hanouna, a well-known figure in French television, has sparked controversy with his recent critiques directed at France Télévisions, particularly targeting Nagui's popular programs. During a broadcast on June 4, Hanouna described the summer revival of 'Intervilles' as 'ridiculous' and expressed doubts about its future success. He criticized the show for being outdated, remarking, "I have rarely seen something more outdated than that," and derided the cast, saying, "You have seen the team, you have seen this bunch of has-beens? It's really a disaster." Additionally, he claimed to have never watched 'N'oubliez pas les paroles,' stating ironically, "Honestly, all I want is not to 'forget the lyrics,' but to quickly forget the show."

In response, the team behind 'N'oubliez pas les paroles' countered Hanouna's remarks by sharing a montage on Instagram that features him singing on the show in 2013. Accompanying the video was the message, "Pas à nous Cyril. Reviens quand tu veux, toute l’équipe t’attend !" which translates to, "Not to us Cyril. Come back whenever you want, the whole team is waiting for you!" Nagui, the show's host, further lightened the situation on social media with laughing emojis.

The new version of 'Intervilles' is set to debut on July 3, featuring changes including a new mascot designed by Zep, and aims to recapture the humor and joy of summer. Nagui expressed his excitement for the revival, stating, "It was important to bring back humor, joy, the smell of summer, and not to take ourselves too seriously. I think we succeeded, and the audience will be there."