• Koh-Lanta, the sacred fire is launched this Tuesday at 21:10 on TF1. This new season is hosted by Denis Brogniart.
  • The journalist, who has hosted the adventure game for more than twenty years, apologized at the end of January after testimonies from former employees about his "angry outbursts" were published in the press.
  • These revelations have tarnished the image of Denis Brogniart with part of the public. 20 Minutes gathered the opinions of several of its readers. Some believe that replacing Denis Brogniart would allow the show to be "exemplary" and "rejuvenated", others think that a change would harm the program.

"There will only be one left, but not him," writes Stéphane. The fifty-year-old, who responded to our call for contributions, would see TF1 extinguish the torch of Denis Brogniartto "rejuvenate" Koh-Lanta. "Just hearing his voice makes me change the channel, ditto forNinja Warrior," he adds. For several weeks, the image of the 55-year-old journalist has been tainted by the testimonies of former collaborators.

Herepublished at the end of January that of Charlotte Namura concerning an event that occurred in 2018 on the Mag set as part of the World Cup. The columnist had hesitated on a question intended for viewers. Denis Brogniart then became angry and told his colleague that she was "just a piece of, just good to smile". The article also evoked the humiliation of a journalist seized with a panic attack when boarding a helicopter for a filming on the commemorations on July 14, 2022 in Biscarosse. "Everyone knows that Denis Brogniart is capable of humiliating anger in public, especially with women," confirmed a union official of TF1.

"He must lead by example"

A few hours after the publication of these accusations, Denis Brogniart wanted "to apologize to those [he] may have hurt" during these "two direct on TF1". He also specified that these were "isolated facts" that "do not reflect the privileged relationship based on the respect and benevolence that [he] maintains with the technical and editorial teams of the programs in which [he] has participated for thirty years".

For TF1, the timing of this controversy is embarrassing: the new season of Koh-Lanta arrives on the air this Tuesday. The recent revelations have disturbed some viewers. Like Hélène, 32, "extremely disappointed" to see that Denis Brogniart is not the "exemplary presenter" she imagined. Jean-Michel, 64, is surprised by the revelations suggesting a less benevolent behavior than what appears on the screen and "including on social networks". "These same networks where he advocated respect and moderation of language," he marvels.

"At a time when our leaders advocate gender equality, and respect for people, [...] he must set an example and it is not because he has had the role for twenty years that he must be the king, "said Bruno, 58.

"A woman would be just as good"

The popularity of Denis Brogniart had not been spared by the controversies that occurred during the last season all stars. Cheating had led to sanctions against some candidates - including Teheiura - and no winner had been chosen. "Adventurers have been punished for breaking the rules, I expect the same firmness towards the host who has transgressed social rules," says Raymond, 65, pleading for a replacement of the host.

Some would imagine in this role former candidates like Laurent Maistret, Claude Dartois or Clémence Castel. Delilah cites athletes such as David Ginola and Teddy Rinner. The names of Camille Combal, Cyril Féraud or Frédéric Lopez are still mentioned. For Anne, 50, "a woman would be just as good."

"If we can no longer argue with each other"

Denis Brogniart can rest assured, there is no lack of support among our readers. According to Jules, 19, "we must not exaggerate" in the sanction to be taken following the revelations: "If we can no longer argue between colleagues ... Victor goes further by assuring that "Denis' angry outbursts are precisely part of Koh-Lanta". According to him, the show and the presenter "are one".

"The concern to do very well can sometimes take us out of the framework of respect or consideration for the other, without always wanting to frustrate or offend," explains Titi, 40. An opinion shared by Alphonsine, 33 years old. According to her, "no one is perfect", so she will not hold the journalist accountable for his behavior. "I wouldn't watch Koh-Lanta anymore if he left the show," she said.

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