Nolwenn Leroy experienced a moment as embarrassing as it was unexpected with Alain Delon. Guest on NRJ, the singer recounted a misadventure. On her birthday, she hung up on the actor who flirted with Muriel Robin. This memory dates back to a time when prank calls were common. Surprised by a hidden call, the former Star Academy winner did not believe the identity of her interlocutor. A notable moment for the one who plans to return to the forefront of the musical scene in 2027.
Nolwenn Leroy trapped by an unexpected call
Guest of Camille Combal on the show Chez Camille on NRJ, Nolwenn Leroy revealed a surprising anecdote linked to Alain Delon. The singer explained that the actor called her on her birthday after hearing the news on the radio. However, when she picked up her phone that morning, she did not suspect for a second that it was really the famous actor. “Hello, it’s Alain Delon,” he would have said to him. However, the singer immediately thought it was a joke. At that time, hoaxes were numerous and hidden calls often aroused distrust. Without thinking further, Nolwenn Leroy then hung up on the actor, convinced that a loved one was simply trying to play a joke on him.
A few moments later, Alain Delon called back a second time. This time, the actor left a voice message, which allowed Nolwenn Leroy to understand his mistake. “I was mortified†, she confided on NRJ, evoking this memory which is still striking today. The singer admitted that she absolutely did not expect to receive a personal call from the actor, even if she had already met him before. “We didn’t call each other,” she said with amusement. Finally, the artist had the opportunity to apologize to Alain Delon after this embarrassing exchange. For her part, Camille Combal preferred to joke about the situation. The host made fun of private number calls, often associated, according to him, with telephone imitations of Nicolas Canteloup.
An anecdote that always amuses
This story is not new since Nolwenn Leroy had already told it in 2018 in the show Thé ou Café on France 2. At the time, Catherine Ceylac had also reacted with humor to this unexpected confidence. “You hung up on Alain Delon, well done!†the journalist said mischievously. Despite the years, this anecdote continues to amuse the public and still seems to deeply touch the singer. It must be said that the story combines admiration, awkwardness and incomprehension. By recounting this memory on the radio, Nolwenn Leroy showed that she retained a form of tenderness for this embarrassing moment. The exchange remains all the more striking since the death of Alain Delon in August 2024, which deeply moved many French people. Today, this anecdote comes up regularly in the singer’s interviews. It also illustrates the special relationship that Alain Delon had with certain personalities from the artistic world. Known for his charisma and spontaneity, the actor did not hesitate to directly call the artists he appreciated. Nolwenn Leroy, for her part, continues her career between music and television. From May 18, viewers will be able to find her in the series L’Été 36 on TF1. At the same time, the artist also hopes to make his return to singing by 2027. Even several years after the fact, this famous phone call remains one of his most astonishing memories. An improbable scene that she now recounts with great distance and self-deprecation.
