Place of great men, Break your voice, Who has the right… Bientôt, these tubes will no longer be part of the catalog Don’t forget the lyrics. Indeed, their interpreter, Patrick Bruel, is the subject of around thirty testimonies from women accusing him of sexual violence, rape or attempted rapeas well as more than eight complaints and several investigations. Although he firmly contests all of the facts with which he is accused, many believe, like Zazie, that there is “no smoke without fire” and that it is important to support the complainants. This is also the position of Nagui, who explained on May 28 to the Parisianwhy Patrick Bruel’s songs would no longer be offered on his show. “The current broadcasts were recorded before the complaints were filed. Since then, we have, in fact, suspended pending court decision“he declared, before specifying that this approach was consistent with his personal values: “I have always supported the defense of children and women who are victims of violence.”
What does Arthur think of the decision taken by Nagui about Patrick Bruel?
This Friday, May 29, Arthur was the guest ofApolline de Malherbe on BFMTV. The host and producer was questioned about the Patrick Bruel affair, but also about the decision taken by Nagui. “I believe thatwe must first of all respect the victims but also respect the presumption of innocence and let the judges do their job. Who am I to say if he’s right or wrong? I don’t know. I’m just saying that it’s perhaps a little premature, Nagui’s decision. Voilà . But once again, I’m not the judge“at-il déclaré.
The one who recently lost his father says he recognizes himself more in the comments made by Agnès Jaoui, who said she was not shocked that Patrick Bruel continued his artistic activities as long as no conviction had been handed down. “I agree. As long as the person is not convicted, there is no reason to prevent him from doing his job.. For what reason? For the moment, he is not convicted. If you go to see a show by any artist and there is suspicion, that is your responsibility. You know it. Frankly, I think all Patrick Bruel fans are aware of the situation“he estimated.
Patrick Bruel has decided to leave the Enfoirés troupe
If Patrick Bruel continues to perform at the theater today and his next tour has not been canceled, an important decision has however just been taken. According to information from Mediapart revealed this May 29, the singer will not participate in the next edition of Enfoirés, scheduled for January. “Given the circumstances, I decided not to put any of you in any embarrassment. (…) I hope to find you again when justice has proven my innocence”he would have written to the members of the troupe, as reported by RTL.
A symbolic announcement since Oscar and Léon’s father made part of Les Enfoirés since 1993 and had not missed any edition. It now remains to be seen whether this decision will remain isolated or whether it will be followed by other announcements concerning his other activities, notably his tour.
