Vincent Lagaf'

The return of 'Le Bigdil' on RMC Story with its 'Gafettes' revived criticism of a format considered sexist and outdated. Vincent Lagaf' said he wanted to give them more opportunities to speak and select women with their own professional activities, but also responded ironically to demands for diversity by mentioning a 'transgender person, a unicorn, a fridge', further fuelling controversy.

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On 'Le Bigdil', a fake prize consisted of a 'weekend in Sarcelles', illustrated with stereotypical images of tower blocks and children playing behind fences. Residents and associations announced a defamation complaint, a petition and a referral to CSA.

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The comic hit 'La Zoubida' sparked controversy from its release over caricatures of accents, names and the life of a young woman of North African origin. Media figures and intellectuals condemned the humour as racist or stigmatising.

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