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Alain Duhamel Questions Bardella’s and Le Pen’s Cultural Depth on France 5

His remarks coincided with promotion for a new book ahead of a France 5 documentary.

Overview

  • On C à vous on January 15, Duhamel said Jordan Bardella "lacks culture" but credited him with notable political ease and aptitude at a young age.
  • He added that Marine Le Pen also shows an absence of cultural dimension, saying it was already evident with her and is more pronounced in Bardella.
  • Duhamel appeared to discuss his new book, Les politiques, portraits et croquis, and to highlight a France 5 documentary about him scheduled for January 18 at 23:00.
  • He noted that Marine Le Pen has repeatedly declined his lunch or dinner invitations, and he referenced a tense 2010 televised exchange as part of their distant relationship.
  • Though he announced a step back in June 2025, he continues twice-weekly BFMTV appearances and keeps a rigorous reading routine of about eight newspapers a day.